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P1056 Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations)

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

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2
Brand pages:BMWDodgeMINIPSAVAG

BMW

1 interpretation
P1056
Solenoid Valve Running Losses Control Circuit Electrical BMW · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Solenoid Valve Running Losses Control Circuit Electrical circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Dodge

1 interpretation
P1056
Idle RPM Hi Dodge · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Idle RPM 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.

MINI

1 interpretation
P1056
Valvetronics Actuator Motor Power Supply MINI · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Valvetronics Actuator Motor Power Supply 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.

PSA

3 interpretations
P1056
Variable valve lift relay control fault : Short circuit to positive PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Variable valve lift relay control fault 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.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch MED 17.4.x engine ECU (EP6 THP family)
P1056
Fault in the variable valve lift system : Short circuit to positive PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage 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.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch MEV17.4 engine ECU (EP6 1.6 VTi)
P1056
Variable valve gear solenoid valve command : Short circuit to earth PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Variable valve gear solenoid valve command circuit. Documented for the Magneti Marelli MM6KP engine ECU (EW7A/EW10A) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.

Applies to Peugeot Magneti Marelli MM6KP engine ECU (EW7A/EW10A)

VAG

2 interpretations
P1056
Bank 1 Camshaft Adjustment Short To Ground VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Bank 1 Camshaft Adjustment circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground
  • camshaft position (CMP) actuator
Applies to Audi
P1056
Bank 1 Camshaft Adjustment Short To Ground VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Bank 1 Camshaft Adjustment circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1056

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

056

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1056

What does P1056 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Solenoid Valve Running Losses Control Circuit Electrical circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1056 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1056 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Dodge, MINI, PSA, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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