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P1020 BMW - WT overload protection, control motor - current high, bank 1

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for BMW. All interpretations of P1020

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1020 means

P1020
WT overload protection, control motor - current high, bank 1 BMW · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the current in the WT overload protection, control motor circuit was above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Possible causes

  • Mechanical fault
  • servo motor short circuit
  • servo motor shorted to ground

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1020

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

020

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1020

What does P1020 mean?

WT overload protection, control motor - current high, bank 1. The control module detected that the current in the WT overload protection, control motor circuit was above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1020 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1020 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 P1020 at file level?

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