PowertrainP1050

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Activation fault

19 brands affected · Description from BMW data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

Sensor or actuator fault
Wiring or connector fault
Vacuum or intake leak
Fuel or ignition problem
Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 19

Brand	Code	Description	System
BMW	P1050	Activation fault Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P1050	NO. 081 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P1050	Security warning light short to high Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P1050	Idle RPM Low Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P1050	Bank1: Exhaust Cam Adjustment Valve 1 (N318) Open Circuit Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P1050	Idle rpm low Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P1050	Bank1: Exhaust Cam Adjustment Valve 1 (N318) Open Circuit Brand	Powertrain
GM	P1050	No description available	Powertrain
Holden	P1050	Reductant Level Sensor Invalid Range Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P1050	No description available	Powertrain
Isuzu	P1050	No description available	Powertrain
Mahindra	P1050	No description available	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P1050	CMU CAN controller malfunction Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P1050	Idle RPM Low Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P1050	No description available	Powertrain
Porsche	P1050	No description available	Powertrain
Proton	P1050	No description available	Powertrain
Saab	P1050	Idle RPM Low Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P1050	exhaust cam adjustment valve 1 (N318): open circuit; Mechanical failure Brand	Powertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1050 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P105000	Getriebeltemperatur redundantes Element Wert außerhalb Arbeitsbereich - Untertemperatur Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P105042	No description available	Powertrain
Peugeot	P105043	No description available	Powertrain
Peugeot	P105062	No description available	Powertrain

6Related codes

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