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P1790 Opel - CAN data bus, ECM/TCM communication - malfunction detected

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Opel. All interpretations of P1790

P · PowertrainTransmissionOBD2

What P1790 means

P1790
CAN data bus, ECM/TCM communication - malfunction detected Opel · transmission Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the CAN data bus, ECM/TCM communication - malfunction detected circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Opel.

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How to read P1790

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

790

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1790

What does P1790 mean?

CAN data bus, ECM/TCM communication - malfunction detected. The control module detected a fault associated with the CAN data bus, ECM/TCM communication - malfunction detected circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Opel.

Is P1790 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1790 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Opel. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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