The control module detected a fault associated with the Camshaft Position Sensor 'B' Circuit Bank 1 circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.
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P1173 BMW - Camshaft Position Sensor 'B' Circuit Bank 1
Manufacturer-specific interpretation for BMW. All interpretations of P1173
What P1173 means
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How to read P1173
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P1173
What does P1173 mean?
Camshaft Position Sensor 'B' Circuit Bank 1. The control module detected a fault associated with the Camshaft Position Sensor 'B' Circuit Bank 1 circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.
Is P1173 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1173 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
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