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P1049

2A3D - P1049

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
2A3D - P1049

Fault text
Valvetronic, actuator motor: activation

Fault description
VVT-Control Circuit Engine Cables Short Circuit (Bank 1)

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
Short circuit between motor wires
Terminal condition: Terminal 15 ON
Voltage condition:
Battery voltage > 6.99 V

Condition for fault memory entry
Fault set immediate without debounce

Action in service
1. Check wiring to VVT motor
2. Ignition off, allow control module to assume dormant
state as indicated, restart
3. If Items 1 and 2 are not OK, it will be necessary to inspect
the control module's electronic circuitry

Fault effect and breakdown warning


Driver information
Warning light:
Emergency default mode 2

Service instruction
none