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.
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P1090 MINI - Pre - Catalyst Fuel Trim Too Lean Bank 1
Manufacturer-specific interpretation for MINI. All interpretations of P1090
What P1090 means
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How to read P1090
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 P1090
What does P1090 mean?
Pre - Catalyst Fuel Trim Too Lean Bank 1. 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.
Is P1090 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1090 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: MINI. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
Can TuningBot remove P1090 at file level?
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Understand the system behind this code: Oxygen Sensors (Lambda)
