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P1819 Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations)

3 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 3 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2
Brand pages:FordNissanVAG

Ford

1 interpretation
P1819
Transmission Neutral Safety Switch Short Circuit To Ground Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Transmission Neutral Safety Switch circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1819
Transfer Control Device Nissan · engine Data confidence 62%

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

VAG

1 interpretation
P1819
Pressure Control Valve 2 (N216): Open/Short to Ground VAG · engine Data confidence 84%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Pressure Control Valve 2 (N216): Open/ circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group tools also report it as fault code 18227. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Possible causes

  • Wiring from/to Pressure Control Valve 2 (N216) Open/Short to Ground
  • Pressure Control Valve 2 (N216) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Wiring from/to Pressure Control Valve 2 (N216)
  • Check Pressure Control Valve 2 (N216)
  • Check Measuring Blocks
Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1819

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

819

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1819

What does P1819 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (3 interpretations). The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Transmission Neutral Safety Switch circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Is P1819 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1819 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Ford, Nissan, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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