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P1189 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for December 2006

Engine Oil Pressure Switch Circuit Malfunction


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P1189
Help Request Posted
2000 BMW 323i 2.5L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Misfire, MIL Lamp on VIN: WBAAM3341Y
P1189: air and fuel metering. ONCE THE VEHICLE WARMS UP VERY SLIGHT MIS STILL EXISTS, BUT DURING WARMUP PROCESS STEADY MISFIRES AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. i HEAR A VACCUUM LEAK, BUT CAN NOT FIND IT. i SOUNDS LIKE A CARCKED INTAKE MANIFOLD.
December 17, 2006
2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL 3.5L Cuts out, Stall VIN: 1G3WS52H6Y
P1189: oil pressure switch ckt open/ short. this vehicle has come in for an intermittent stalling problem. the owner states that the engine has stalled on him driving down the interstate, and sometimes has a crank-no start condition. after a try or two, it will sart right up as if there is no problem. f...
December 18, 2006