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.
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P1490 PSA - Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations)
Manufacturer-specific interpretation for PSA. All interpretations of P1490
What P1490 means
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.
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.
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How to read P1490
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P1490
What does P1490 mean?
Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations). 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.
Is P1490 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1490 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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