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P101C Fault in the control of the variable valve lift motor : Short circuit to earth

2 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 1 manufacturer in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2
Brand pages:PSA

PSA

2 interpretations
P101C
Fault in the control of the variable valve lift motor : Short circuit to earth PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Fault in the control of the variable valve lift motor circuit. 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)
P101C
Fault in the control of the variable valve lift motor : Short circuit to earth PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Fault in the control of the variable valve lift motor circuit. 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)

Related and nearby codes

How to read P101C

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

01C

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P101C

What does P101C mean?

Fault in the control of the variable valve lift motor : Short circuit to earth. The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Fault in the control of the variable valve lift motor circuit. 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.

Is P101C generic or manufacturer-specific?

P101C is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: PSA. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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