The control module detected a fault associated with the Camshaft Position Actuator 'B' 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 MINI.
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P1520 MINI - Camshaft Position Actuator 'B' Bank 1
Manufacturer-specific interpretation for MINI. All interpretations of P1520
What P1520 means
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How to read P1520
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 P1520
What does P1520 mean?
Camshaft Position Actuator 'B' Bank 1. The control module detected a fault associated with the Camshaft Position Actuator 'B' 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 MINI.
Is P1520 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P1520 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: MINI. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
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