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P1078 Diagnostic Trouble Code (7 interpretations)

7 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 6 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainFuelOBD2

BMW

1 interpretation
P1078
Fuel trim (FT), Bank 1 - range/performance problem BMW · fuel Data confidence 62%

The control module judged the Fuel trim (FT), Bank 1 behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • connectors
  • intake/fuel system
  • injectors
  • HO2S
  • MAF sensor

Dodge

1 interpretation
P1078
EVAP canister purge system - performance Dodge · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module judged the EVAP canister purge system behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Dodge.

Possible causes

  • Vacuum leak
  • EVAP system hoses
  • EVAP solenoid
  • ECM

Honda

1 interpretation
P1078
Intake manifold air control valve - stuck in low RPM position Honda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module registered the fault condition described as "Intake manifold air control valve - stuck in low RPM position". This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • intake manifold air control actuator
  • intake manifold
  • ECM programming
  • ECM

MINI

1 interpretation
P1078
Valvetronics Actuator Motor Overload MINI · engine Data confidence 62%

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

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1078
Exhaust valve timing control position sensor, bank 1 - circuit malfunction Nissan · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Exhaust valve timing control position sensor, bank 1 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • exhaust valve timing control position sensor
  • ECM

PSA

2 interpretations
P1078
Fault in the control of the variable valve lift motor : Modelled VVT engine temperature too high PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected that the Fault in the control of the variable valve lift motor 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.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch MED 17.4.x engine ECU (EP6 THP family)
P1078
Fault in the control of the variable valve lift motor : Modelled temperature of the variable valve lift motor too high (Valvetronic) PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected that the Fault in the control of the variable valve lift motor 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.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch MEV17.4 engine ECU (EP6 1.6 VTi)

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How to read P1078

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

078

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1078

What does P1078 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (7 interpretations). The control module judged the Fuel trim (FT), Bank 1 behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1078 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1078 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Dodge, Honda, MINI, Nissan, PSA. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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