The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Variable air inlet electrovalve circuit. Documented for the Magneti Marelli MM6KP engine ECU (EW7A/EW10A) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
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P1292 PSA - Variable air inlet electrovalve : Short circuit to earth
Manufacturer-specific interpretation for PSA. All interpretations of P1292
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What does P1292 mean?
Variable air inlet electrovalve : Short circuit to earth. The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Variable air inlet electrovalve circuit. Documented for the Magneti Marelli MM6KP engine ECU (EW7A/EW10A) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
Is P1292 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1292 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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