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P1010 Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations)

2 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 2 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2
Brand pages:BMWToyota

BMW

1 interpretation
P1010
VVT control motor, bank 1 - position circuit malfunction BMW · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the VVT control motor, bank 1 - position circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Possible causes

  • Battery voltage low
  • wiring open circuit
  • control motor shorted to ground
  • mechanical fault

Toyota

1 interpretation
P1010
Oil control valve/variable valve lift - LH bank - circuit malfunction Toyota · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Oil control valve/variable valve lift - LH bank circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Toyota.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • oil control valve
  • variable valve lift oil pressure switch
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1010

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

010

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1010

What does P1010 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations). The control module detected improper operation of the VVT control motor, bank 1 - position circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1010 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1010 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Toyota. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1010 at file level?

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