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P1497 Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations)

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

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

BMW

1 interpretation
P1497
ECM - internal fault BMW · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module registered the fault condition described as "ECM - internal fault". This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Possible causes

ECM

Mazda

1 interpretation
P1497
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve coil 2 - short/open circuit Mazda · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve coil 2 - short/ circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • EGR valve
  • ECM

MINI

1 interpretation
P1497
Downstream Throttle Air Leak MINI · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a condition consistent with a leak affecting the Downstream Throttle Air. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.

PSA

2 interpretations
P1497
Variable resistance turbocharger : Position incorrect relative to requirement, not enough turbo (Service) PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected the fault condition "Position incorrect relative to requirement, not enough turbo (Service)" for the Variable resistance turbocharger. 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)
P1497
Variable geometry turbocharger : Position incorrect in relation to the requirement (Not enough turbocharging) (APV) PSA · engine Data confidence 72%

The control module detected the fault condition "Position incorrect in relation to the requirement (Not enough turbocharging) (APV)" for the Variable geometry turbocharger. 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
P1497
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid valve - signal 3 - voltage high Subaru · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid valve - signal 3 voltage stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Subaru.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • EGR solenoid valve
  • ECM

VAG

2 interpretations
P1497
Secondary Air System Bank 3 Flow Fault VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module registered the fault condition described as "Secondary Air System Bank 3 Flow Fault". This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • AIR pump relay
  • AIR switching valve
  • AIR solenoid(s)
  • AIR pump(s)
  • ECM
Applies to Audi
P1497
Secondary Air System Bank 3 Flow Fault VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module registered the fault condition described as "Secondary Air System Bank 3 Flow Fault". This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Applies to Volkswagen

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How to read P1497

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

497

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1497

What does P1497 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations). The control module registered the fault condition described as "ECM - internal fault". This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1497 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1497 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Mazda, MINI, PSA, Subaru, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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