Check P1186 Fault Code
When you check engine light came on code P1186 the reason should be Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light). However your vehicle's manufacturer may have a different definition for the P1186 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code. So you should chech it on our car models.
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P1186 DTC specifically refers to the camshaft (cam) timing. In this case, if the cam timing is over-retarded, the engine light will be illluminated and the code will be set. |
P1186 Possible Fix :
When you spot grave damage, replace, replace, replace! Otherwise, if it's just a matter of grime buildup or dirty plugs, simply clean these components. If your wires are tangled, prevent arcing and damage caused by friction by using a spark plug wire loom or divider on your car. It basically organizes your wires and offer better insulation. In short, it keeps your wires organized, making it easier to access your spark plug wires for inspection and/or installation.
P1186 OBD-II Diagnostic Powertrain (P) Trouble Code DescriptionP1186 OBD-II Trouble Code FTS Low Fuel Pump Temperature Sensor Low is one of the definitions for the P1186; however your vehicles manufacturer may have a different definition for the P1186 code. Please check below for your speReason For P1186 CodeThe reason of P1186 OBD-II Fault Code Check is P1186 FTS Low Fuel Pump Temperature Sensor Low. |
P1186 Solution:
Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Signal Malfunction The PCM counts the number of times vehicle speed transitions from 0 to a calibratable speed. After a calibratable number of speed transitions the PCM expects that the PSP input should have changed. This DTC is set if the transition is not detected. Vehicle towed with engine running Power steering hydraulic concern was repaired but DTC was not erased PSP switch/shorting bar damaged SIG RTN circuit open PSP circuit open or shorted to SIGRTN PCM damaged Check, if possible, if vehicle was towed or power steering service was performed. Observe PSP V PID while checking wires for intermittents.
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What does fault code P1186 mean ?
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How to Clear P1186 Trouble Code
An OBD 2 scanner is the best and safest way to erase a DTC from your car's system. This scanner communicates with the car's computer and instructs the computer to erase the code. It does not change or tweak the settings from inside the car or its systems.