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P1091 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
P1091
Pre - Catalyst Fuel Trim System Bank 2 BMW · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Pre - Catalyst Fuel Trim System Bank 2 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
P1091
Pre - Catalyst Fuel Trim Too Rich Bank 1 MINI · emissions Data confidence 62%

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

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1091
VVEL Actuator Motor Relay Circuit Nissan · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the VVEL Actuator Motor Relay circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

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How to read P1091

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

091

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1091

What does P1091 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Pre - Catalyst Fuel Trim System Bank 2 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 P1091 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1091 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.

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