Vauxhall Meriva 1.8 16 v - Engine light on fault code 0179

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Wed 9 Jan 2013 11:20
Vauxhall Meriva 1.8 16 v - Engine light on fault code 0179 - kev666
Anyone no what this code means
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Wed 9 Jan 2013 11:37
Vauxhall Meriva 1.8 16 v - Engine light on fault code 0179 - Ethan Edwards

Yep google does.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_solution_for_Diagnostic_Code_0179

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P0179 Fuel Composition Sensor Ciruit High Input


This is an expensive sensor used on Flex Fuel vehicles, so I would suggest you have this diagnosed by a professional before spending money to replace it.

Cheers,

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Wed 9 Jan 2013 14:17
Vauxhall Meriva 1.8 16 v - Engine light on fault code 0179 - kev666
Thanks the code is 0170 sorry about that
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Wed 9 Jan 2013 14:34
Vauxhall Meriva 1.8 16 v - Engine light on fault code 0179 - countryroads

Fuel trim malfunction bank 1..

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Wed 9 Jan 2013 16:51
Vauxhall Meriva 1.8 16 v - Engine light on fault code 0179 - elekie&a/c doctor

Air leak or more commonly an air mass sensor fault.Make sure the dipstick and oil filler cap are secure.hth

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Wed 9 Jan 2013 20:00
Vauxhall Meriva 1.8 16 v - Engine light on fault code 0179 - kev666
Thanks for the replays power washed it today light went off will keep an eye on it light out no faults coming up
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