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P1049 Diagnostic Trouble Code (5 interpretations)

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

P · PowertrainEmissionsOBD2
Brand pages:BMWDodgeMINIVAG

BMW

1 interpretation
P1049
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, bank 2 - dynamic test malfunction BMW · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, bank 2 - dynamic test. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • HO2S
  • ECM

Dodge

1 interpretation
P1049
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, bank 1 system too rich Dodge · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the air-fuel mixture stayed richer than the target despite full corrective control (Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, bank 1 system). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Dodge.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • connectors
  • HO2S
  • ECM

MINI

1 interpretation
P1049
Valvetronics Actuator Motor Activation MINI · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Valvetronics Actuator Motor Activation circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.

VAG

2 interpretations
P1049
Camshaft position (CMP) actuator, exhaust/ right/rear, Bank 1 - short to ground VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Camshaft position (CMP) actuator, exhaust/ right/rear, Bank 1 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground
  • camshaft position (CMP) actuator
Applies to Audi
P1049
Camshaft position (CMP) actuator, exhaust - short to ground VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Camshaft position (CMP) actuator, exhaust circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground
  • camshaft position (CMP) actuator
Applies to Volkswagen

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How to read P1049

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

049

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1049

What does P1049 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (5 interpretations). The control module detected improper operation of the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, bank 2 - dynamic test. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1049 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1049 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Dodge, MINI, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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