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P1017 Diagnostic Trouble Code (6 interpretations)

6 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 5 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

BMW

1 interpretation
P1017
VVT control module - internal fault, current too high BMW · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the VVT control module - internal fault, current value was above the expected limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Possible causes

  • ECM programming
  • ECM

Dodge

1 interpretation
P1017
Ignition coil, 4 - secondary circuit high Dodge · ignition Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the signal in the Ignition coil, 4 - secondary circuit stayed above the expected operating range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Dodge.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • connectors
  • ignition coil 4
  • spark plug
  • ECM

MINI

1 interpretation
P1017
Valvetronic Eccentric Shaft Sensor Plausibility MINI · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that related sensor signals for Valvetronic Eccentric Shaft did not agree with each other (correlation/plausibility fault). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.

PSA

2 interpretations
P1017
Variable valve lift position sensor track 1 and 2 signals fault : Incoherence between the 2 tracks PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected the fault condition "Incoherence between the 2 tracks" for the Variable valve lift position sensor track 1 and 2 signals fault. Documented for the Bosch MED 17.4.x engine ECU (EP6 THP family) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch MED 17.4.x engine ECU (EP6 THP family)
P1017
Variable valve lift position sensor track 1 and 2 signals fault : Incoherence between the 2 tracks PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected the fault condition "Incoherence between the 2 tracks" for the Variable valve lift position sensor track 1 and 2 signals fault. Documented for the Bosch MEV17.4 engine ECU (EP6 1.6 VTi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch MEV17.4 engine ECU (EP6 1.6 VTi)

Volvo

1 interpretation
P1017
Engine Control Module Internal Fault Volvo · software Data confidence 62%

The control module registered the fault condition described as "Engine Control Module Internal Fault". This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volvo.

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1017

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

017

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1017

What does P1017 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (6 interpretations). The control module detected that the VVT control module - internal fault, current value was above the expected limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1017 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1017 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Dodge, MINI, PSA, Volvo. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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