P1519 fault code: what it means

P1519: Bank 1 camshaft timing adjustment is not working. Less low-down torque and the check engine light comes on.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Costly if missed

Usual causes, most likely first

faulty camshaft adjustment valve (N205)
wiring fault to N205
low or sludged oil

P1519 by make

Audi

Bank 1 camshaft timing adjustment is not working. Less low-down torque and the check engine light comes on.

Usual causes: faulty camshaft adjustment valve (N205); wiring fault to N205; low or sludged oil

BMW

Intake camshaft control end position does not make sense.

Usual causes: sticking VANOS solenoid; worn VANOS unit; stretched timing chain

Mercedes-Benz

Camshaft timing control mechanical fault.

Usual causes: worn camshaft adjuster; stretched timing chain; faulty adjuster magnet

Mini

Intake camshaft control end position does not make sense.

Usual causes: sticking VANOS solenoid; worn VANOS unit; stretched timing chain

Skoda

Bank 1 camshaft timing adjustment is not working. Less low-down torque and the check engine light comes on.

Usual causes: faulty camshaft adjustment valve (N205); wiring fault to N205; low or sludged oil

Volkswagen

Bank 1 camshaft timing adjustment is not working. Less low-down torque and the check engine light comes on.

Usual causes: faulty camshaft adjustment valve (N205); wiring fault to N205; low or sludged oil

What the repair usually costs

Air-fuel ratio / front O2 sensor replace (upstream)NZ$270–NZ$750 · A$260–A$730
O2 sensor replace (downstream / after cat)NZ$180–NZ$480 · A$180–A$460
MAF (mass air flow) sensor replaceNZ$170–NZ$660 · A$160–A$600
Diagnostic scan, fault code read and report (warning light on)NZ$70–NZ$140 · A$80–A$150

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Before you clear it

Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.

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