What does code P1545 mean?

Q: What does code P1545 mean?

Pedal Position Sensor. P1545 on BMW vehicles indicates that the engine control module (DME) has detected an implausible or missing signal from the accelerator pedal position sensor circuit. The computer compares the two redundant sensor signals inside the pedal assembly and sets this code when they disagree or fall outside the expected voltage range for a given pedal angle.

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P1545 · BMWPedal Position Sensor

P1545 on BMW vehicles indicates that the engine control module (DME) has detected an implausible or missing signal from the accelerator pedal position sensor circuit. The computer compares the two redundant sensor signals inside the pedal assembly and sets this code when they disagree or fall outside the expected voltage range for a given pedal angle.

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.