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P1021 Diagnostic Trouble Code (4 interpretations)

4 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 4 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

BMW

1 interpretation
P1021
WT overload protection - control motor current too high BMW · engine Data confidence 62%

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

Possible causes

  • Wiring short circuit
  • loose reluctor
  • servo motor short circuit
  • operator error

Dodge

1 interpretation
P1021
Fuel Pump Circuit Hi Dodge · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Fuel Pump Circuit Hi circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Dodge.

Honda

1 interpretation
P1021
Valve position control circuit - valve stuck on Honda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module determined that the Valve position control circuit - valve did not change state as commanded and appears stuck. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Possible causes

  • Oil level
  • wiring
  • VTEC solenoid valve assembly
  • oil pressure sensor - rocker arm

Mitsubishi

1 interpretation
P1021
Engine Oil Control Valve Circuit Bank 1 Mitsubishi · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Engine Oil Control Valve Circuit Bank 1 circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mitsubishi.

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How to read P1021

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

021

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1021

What does P1021 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (4 interpretations). The control module detected that the WT overload protection - control motor current value was above the expected limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1021 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1021 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Dodge, Honda, Mitsubishi. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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