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P1090 Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations)

3 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 3 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEmissionsOBD2
Brand pages:BMWMININissan

BMW

1 interpretation
P1090
Pre - Catalyst Fuel Trim System Bank 1 BMW · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Pre - Catalyst Fuel Trim System Bank 1 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.

MINI

1 interpretation
P1090
Pre - Catalyst Fuel Trim Too Lean Bank 1 MINI · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the air-fuel mixture stayed leaner than the target despite full corrective control (Pre - Catalyst Fuel Trim). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1090
VVEL Actuator Motor Bank 1 Nissan · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the VVEL Actuator Motor Bank 1 circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

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How to read P1090

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

090

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1090

What does P1090 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Pre - Catalyst Fuel Trim System Bank 1 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 P1090 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1090 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, MINI, Nissan. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1090 at file level?

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