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P1017 BMW - VVT control module - internal fault, current too high

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for BMW. All interpretations of P1017

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1017 means

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

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?

VVT control module - internal fault, current too high. 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. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1017 at file level?

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