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P0078 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Bank 1

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P0078 means

P0078
Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Bank 1 Generic · engine Data confidence 90%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Bank 1 circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • exhaust valve control solenoid
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0078

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

078

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0078

What does P0078 mean?

Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Bank 1. The control module detected a fault associated with the Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Bank 1 circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode.

Is P0078 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0078 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0078 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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