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P1490 Diagnostic Trouble Code (9 interpretations)

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

P · PowertrainClimate_controlOBD2

Chrysler

1 interpretation
P1490
Engine coolant blower motor relay Chrysler · climate_control Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Engine coolant blower motor relay circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Possible causes

  • Wiring open circuit/short circuit
  • engine coolant blower motor relay - low speed

Mercedes-Benz

1 interpretation
P1490
Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve(s) - defective Mercedes-Benz · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module's internal test reported the Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve(s) as faulty. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mercedes-Benz.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • hoses
  • EVAP canister purge valve(s)

Mitsubishi

1 interpretation
P1490
Low Speed Radiator Fan Control Relay Condition Mitsubishi · thermal_management Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Low Speed Radiator Fan Control Relay Condition circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mitsubishi.

PSA

3 interpretations
P1490
Regeneration not achieved : Regeneration request too frequent PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected the fault condition "Regeneration request too frequent" for the Regeneration not achieved. 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.

Applies to Peugeot Bosch EDC16C34 injection ECU (DV6TED4 1.6 HDi)
P1490
Particle filter : Detected overloaded PSA · emissions Data confidence 72%

The control module detected the fault condition "Detected overloaded" for the Particle filter. 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.

Applies to Peugeot Continental SID 807 injection ECU (DV6C 1.6 HDi)
P1490
Particle filter : Detected overloaded PSA · emissions Data confidence 72%

The control module detected the fault condition "Detected overloaded" for the Particle filter. 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.

Applies to Peugeot Delphi DCM 3.5 injection ECU (DW10C 2.0 HDi)

Subaru

1 interpretation
P1490
Thermostat - malfunction Subaru · thermal_management Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Thermostat. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Subaru.

Possible causes

  • Thermostat
  • cooling system
  • engine coolant blower motor

VAG

2 interpretations
P1490
EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 2 Short To Ground VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 2 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • EVAP canister purge valve
  • ECM
Applies to Audi
P1490
EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 2 Short To Ground VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 2 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1490

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

490

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1490

What does P1490 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (9 interpretations). The control module detected a fault associated with the Engine coolant blower motor relay circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Is P1490 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1490 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, PSA, Subaru, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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