OBD Guide

P1178

Fuel Pump Driver Control Module Sensor 1 Internal Supply Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Problems starting the engine
  • Unstable idling
  • Loss of engine power
  • Stalling engine
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Malfunction of the fuel pump control module
  • Open or short circuit in the power supply
  • Bad contacts in connectors
  • Problems with the fuel pump relay
  • Malfunction of the fuel pump itself

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor power supply circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and contacts for oxidation
  3. Check the operation of the fuel pump relay
  4. Test the fuel pump control module
  5. If necessary, replace the control module

Related codes

Error P1178 by Vehicle Brand