The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Fault in the variable valve lift system 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.
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P1050 PSA - Fault in the variable valve lift system : Power part of the motor relay : Open circuit
Manufacturer-specific interpretation for PSA. All interpretations of P1050
What P1050 means
The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Fault in the variable valve lift system 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.
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How to read P1050
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 P1050
What does P1050 mean?
Fault in the variable valve lift system : Power part of the motor relay : Open circuit. The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Fault in the variable valve lift system 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 P1050 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1050 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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