The control module detected that the Variable valve lift position sensor 5V supply fault was above its expected limit. 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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P1020 PSA - Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations)
Manufacturer-specific interpretation for PSA. All interpretations of P1020
What P1020 means
The control module detected that the Power supply fault in the eccentric sensor of the variable valve lift system was above its expected limit. 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 P1020
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 P1020
What does P1020 mean?
Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations). The control module detected that the Variable valve lift position sensor 5V supply fault was above its expected limit. 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 P1020 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1020 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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