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P1553 Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations)

8 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 8 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

BMW

1 interpretation
P1553
VVT control circuit, bank 1 - high input BMW · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the VVT control circuit, bank 1 signal stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • connections

Honda

1 interpretation
P1553
Hybrid battery pack temperature sensor 1 - signal circuit low input Honda · hybrid Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the signal in the Hybrid battery pack temperature sensor 1 circuit stayed below the expected operating range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • hybrid battery pack
  • motor control module (MCM) programming
  • MCM

Kia

1 interpretation
P1553
Idle Air Control Valve Opening Coil High Voltage Kia · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Idle Air Control Valve Opening Coil High Voltage circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Kia.

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1553
Idle air control (IAC) valve closing coil - circuit high Land Rover · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the signal in the Idle air control (IAC) valve closing coil circuit stayed above the expected operating range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Land Rover.

Possible causes

  • Wiring open circuit/short to positive
  • lAC valve

MINI

1 interpretation
P1553
Crankshaft Exhaust Camshaft Correlation MINI · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Crankshaft Exhaust Camshaft Correlation 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.

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1553
Electrical load sensor - circuit malfunction Nissan · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Electrical load circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • electrical load sensor
  • ECM

Porsche

1 interpretation
P1553
Idle Air Control Valve Porsche · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Idle Air Control Valve circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Porsche.

VAG

1 interpretation
P1553
Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor/ barometric pressure (BARO) sensor - range/performance problem VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module judged the Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor/ barometric pressure (BARO) behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Intake/exhaust leak
  • EGR system
  • EVAP canister purge valve
  • throttle control unit
  • wiring
  • MAP sensor
Applies to Audi

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How to read P1553

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

553

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1553

What does P1553 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (8 interpretations). The control module detected that the VVT control circuit, bank 1 signal stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1553 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1553 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Honda, Kia, Land Rover, MINI, Nissan, Porsche, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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