OBD Guide

P1189

Fuel Pressure Monitoring - Governor Deviation at Engine speed Too high

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation at high speeds
  • Loss of power during acceleration
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Difficulty starting the engine
  • The engine stalls when you press the gas pedal hard

Causes

  • Fuel pump malfunction
  • Problems with the fuel pressure regulator
  • Clogged fuel filter
  • Damage to fuel lines
  • Fuel pressure sensor malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the fuel pressure in the system
  2. Replace the fuel filter if necessary
  3. Check the operation of the fuel pump
  4. Diagnose the fuel pressure regulator
  5. Check the integrity of the fuel lines

Related codes

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