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P101E PSA - Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations)

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for PSA. All interpretations of P101E

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P101E means

P101E
Fault in the control of the variable valve lift motor : Short circuit between the wires PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

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.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch MED 17.4.x engine ECU (EP6 THP family)
P101E
Fault in the control of the variable valve lift motor : Short circuit between wires PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

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.

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

Related and nearby codes

How to read P101E

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

01E

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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