P1069 Diagnostic Trouble Code

P1069 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic P-Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code.

It is considered generic because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles, although specific repair steps may be different depending on your car model.

Symptoms

Symptoms of a P1069 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Poor acceleration
Cherry red hot catalytic converter
Possible spark knock (detonation / pre-ignition)
Engine surge

Possible Causes :

Rarely - faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM-programming required after replacement)
Rough running engine due to misfiring plugs. Many engines have misfire codes to indicate the cylinder effected, such as P0307 for number 7.
A large air leak at or near the number one oxygen sensor would also cause a lean mixture.

Repair Processes :

Look for missing ground strap or a rusty ground where the fuel tank is grounded to the frame. Check for damage to the wiring harness connector. Look for rubbing, scraping, bare wires, worn spots or melted plastic connectors. Pull the connectors apart and carefully look at the terminals (the metal parts) inside the connectors.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code P1069 is not difficult to diagnose and repair. Thus, it always pays to have a qualified technician to look after your vehicle should this error code arise.

Diagnosing this code requires the engine to be in good running shape, without unmetered air entering the engine. If other codes that relates to misfiring condition, lean running or air entering the engine is present, then you must first fix those error codes before P1069.

Fortunately, P1069 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

P1069 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

P1069 Siata 1500 Intake Air Temperature Circuit Range/Performance Problem
P1069 Chevrolet Astrovette Driver Door Handle Circuit Failure
P1069 Jaguar Xk-8 Seat Driver Occupied Switch Circuit Short To Ground
P1069 Abarth 1500 2-3 Shift Malfunction
P1069 Moretti Ss Booster Mechanical Failure
P1069 Skoda 430 Keyless Entry Circuit Failure
P1069 Dacia Lodgy Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent