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P1561 Diagnostic Trouble Code (9 interpretations)

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

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

BMW

1 interpretation
P1561
VVT control circuit, bank 2 - short circuit BMW · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the VVT control circuit, bank 2 - short circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • connections

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1561
Cruise control, vent solenoid - circuit malfunction Chevrolet · driver_assistance Data confidence 80%

The control module detected improper operation of the Cruise control, vent solenoid circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • solenoid valve

Chrysler

1 interpretation
P1561
Cruise Vent Solenoid Chrysler · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Cruise Vent Solenoid circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Confirm the exact vehicle, ECU and software context
  • Inspect relevant wiring and connectors
  • Check applicable OEM service information

Ford

2 interpretations
P1561
Brake Line Pressure Sensor Circuit Ford · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Brake Line Pressure circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

P1561:00
Brake Line Pressure Sensor Circuit Ford · engine Data confidence 94%

Ford documents P1561:00 (no sub type information) for its 2024-2025 gasoline-engine OBD monitor strategy as brake line pressure sensor circuit. This three-byte interpretation is application-specific and identifies the detected monitor condition rather than a confirmed failed component.

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Inspect relevant wiring and connectors
  • Check power supplies and grounds
  • Compare commanded and measured values
  • Check applicable OEM service information
Applies to Ford gasoline-engine OBD applications|2024-2025 model years

Honda

1 interpretation
P1561
Motor commutation sensor B - circuit low input Honda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the signal in the Motor commutation sensor B circuit stayed below the expected operating range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • motor control module (MCM) programming
  • MCM
  • motor commutation sensor
  • drive plate sensor

MINI

1 interpretation
P1561
Idle Speed Control During Cold Start Plausibility MINI · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that related sensor signals for Idle Speed Control During Cold Start did not agree with each other (correlation/plausibility fault). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.

VAG

1 interpretation
P1561
Fuel quantity adjuster - control difference VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that closed-loop control of the Fuel quantity adjuster deviated from its target. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • fuel injection pump
Applies to Audi

Volvo

1 interpretation
P1561
Cruise control master switch - signal low Volvo · driver_assistance Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Cruise control master switch signal stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volvo.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • cruise control master switch
  • cruise control module/multifunction control module

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1561

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

561

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1561

What does P1561 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (9 interpretations). The control module detected improper operation of the VVT control circuit, bank 2 - short circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1561 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1561 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, MINI, VAG, Volvo. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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