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P1385 Diagnostic Trouble Code (7 interpretations)

7 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 6 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

Ford

1 interpretation
P1385
Variable Cam Timing Solenoid 'B' Malfunction Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected improper operation of the Variable Cam Timing Solenoid 'B'. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • CMP actuator
  • ECM

Mazda

1 interpretation
P1385
Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Bank 2 Mazda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit 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 Mazda.

Mercedes-Benz

1 interpretation
P1385
Knock sensor (KS) 2, bank 2 - malfunction Mercedes-Benz · ignition Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Knock sensor (KS) 2, bank 2. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mercedes-Benz.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • KS

Porsche

1 interpretation
P1385
Knock Sensor 2 Porsche · ignition Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Knock Sensor 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 Porsche.

PSA

1 interpretation
P1385
Super knock detection PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The stored code identifies a fault of the Super knock detection. 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. PSA documentation does not characterise the failure mode further.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch MED 17.4.x engine ECU (EP6 THP family)

VAG

2 interpretations
P1385
Engine control module (ECM) - defective VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module's internal test reported the Engine control module (ECM) as faulty. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

ECM

Applies to Audi
P1385
Engine control module (ECM) - defective VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module's internal test reported the Engine control module (ECM) as faulty. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

ECM

Applies to Volkswagen

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How to read P1385

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

385

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1385

What does P1385 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (7 interpretations). The control module detected improper operation of the Variable Cam Timing Solenoid 'B'. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Is P1385 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1385 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Ford, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, PSA, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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