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PowertrainP1091

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

VVEL actuator motor power

25 brands affected · Description from Toyota 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

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. 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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1091No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP1091during IMV control, rail pressure too high BrandPowertrain
BYDP1091NO. 146 battery voltage sampling wire loop fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP1091Mixture Regulation: Bank 2: Range 1: Rich Limit Exceeded BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1091Pre catalyst fuel trim system too rich bank 1 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1091Variable intake swirl valve (VSA) FMIN fault 5 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1091HFM: Sähkövika BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1091Mixture Regulation: Bank 2: Range 1: Rich Limit Exceeded BrandPowertrain
GMP1091Pre catalyst fuel trim system too rich bank 1 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1091Swirl valve FMIN diagnostic fault 5 BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1091Stop/Start Capacitor Control Module Driver Life Exceeded BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP1091No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1091No description available Powertrain
MahindraP1091No description available Powertrain
MaseratiP1091No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1091Module1(Cell2)voltage over flow BrandPowertrain
NissanP1091No description available Powertrain
OpelP1091Pre catalyst fuel trim system too rich bank 1 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1091No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1091Luftmassenmesser Kurzschluss UB max BrandPowertrain
ProtonP1091Module1(Cell2)voltage over flow BrandPowertrain
SaabP1091Pre catalyst fuel trim system too rich bank 1 BrandPowertrain
SubaruP1091Tumble Generated Valve System 1 BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP1091VVEL ACTR MOT PWR BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP1091VVEL actuator motor power BrandPowertrain

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 28

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1091 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP109100Level 2 Fault symptom for PSOL status BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP109127No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109129No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109130No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109134No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109135No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109136No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109137No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109138No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109140No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109141No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109142No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109144No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109145No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109146No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109148No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109149No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109150No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109151No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109152No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109154No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109161No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109162No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109164No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109165No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109167No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109170No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP109195No description available Powertrain

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