What does code P1519 mean?

Q: What does code P1519 mean?

A Camshaft Position Actuator Bank 1. P1519 on BMW vehicles indicates that the engine control module has detected a fault in the camshaft position actuator for bank 1, which is the variable valve timing solenoid that adjusts intake camshaft timing. The computer monitors the actuator circuit and the resulting camshaft position, and it sets this code when the commanded timing cannot be achieved or the electrical circuit is out of range.

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P1519 · BMWA Camshaft Position Actuator Bank 1

P1519 on BMW vehicles indicates that the engine control module has detected a fault in the camshaft position actuator for bank 1, which is the variable valve timing solenoid that adjusts intake camshaft timing. The computer monitors the actuator circuit and the resulting camshaft position, and it sets this code when the commanded timing cannot be achieved or the electrical circuit is out of range.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeBMW specific

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaVehicle speed, idle control and auxiliary inputs

Guidance is general and written for BMW vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.