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P1010 BMW - VVT control motor, bank 1 - position circuit malfunction

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for BMW. All interpretations of P1010

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1010 means

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

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?

VVT control motor, bank 1 - position circuit malfunction. 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. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1010 at file level?

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