The control module detected a short circuit between wires 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.
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P101E PSA - Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations)
Manufacturer-specific interpretation for PSA. All interpretations of P101E
What P101E means
The control module detected a short circuit between wires 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.
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How to read P101E
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P101E
What does P101E mean?
Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations). The control module detected a short circuit between wires 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 P101E generic or manufacturer-specific?
P101E is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: PSA. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
Can TuningBot remove P101E at file level?
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