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P1078 PSA - Diagnostic Trouble Code (2 interpretations)

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for PSA. All interpretations of P1078

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1078 means

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)

Related and nearby codes

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 (2 interpretations). 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.

Is P1078 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1078 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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