Cold start idle air control (IAC) system - RPM lower then expected
BMW · engine
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a fault associated with the Cold start idle air control (IAC) system - RPM lower then expected 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.
A/C Refrigerant Temperature Circuit High
Ford · climate_control
Data confidence62%
The control module detected that the signal in the A/C Refrigerant Temperature circuit stayed above the expected operating range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.
Voltage converter module - high voltage
Honda · engine
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a fault associated with the Voltage converter module - high voltage circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.
Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage System Fault
MINI · engine
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a condition consistent with a leak affecting the Diagnostic Module Tank. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.
Particle filter additive system : Excessive temperature or open circuit
PSA · emissions
Data confidence72%
The control module detected the fault condition "Excessive temperature or open circuit" for the Particle filter additive system. Documented for the Bosch EDC16C34 injection ECU (DV6TED4 1.6 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
The control module detected the fault condition "Pump fault" for the Multiplexed additive pump. Documented for the Continental SID 807 injection ECU (DV6C 1.6 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
The control module detected the fault condition "Additive pump fault" for the Multiplexed additive pump. Documented for the Delphi DCM 3.5 injection ECU (DW10C 2.0 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
Particle filter additive system : Excessive temperature or open circuit
PSA · emissions
Data confidence72%
The control module detected the fault condition "Excessive temperature or open circuit" for the Particle filter additive system. Documented for the Siemens SID 803 injection ECU (DW10BTED4 2.0 HDi) on Peugeot applications; the same PSA control units are also fitted to Citroën models.
Secondary air injection (AIR) pump relay - short to positive
VAG · emissions
Data confidence62%
The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Secondary air injection (AIR) pump relay circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.
Possible causes
Wiring short to positive
AIR pump relay
Applies toAudi
P1434
Secondary Air Pump Relay (J299): Short to Plus
VAG · emissions
Data confidence88%
The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Secondary Air Pump Relay (J299) circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 17842. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
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Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
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Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P1434
What does P1434 mean?
Diagnostic Trouble Code (10 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Cold start idle air control (IAC) system - RPM lower then expected 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 P1434 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1434 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Ford, Honda, MINI, PSA, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
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