P1532
B Camshaft Position Actuator Control Open Circuit Bank 2
Causes
- Open or broken wiring between ECM and camshaft actuator solenoid (bank 2)
- Corroded or loose connector at the solenoid or ECM
- Failed camshaft actuator / VANOS solenoid (open coil)
- Blown fuse or faulty power/ground supply to the solenoid circuit
- Internal ECM driver fault
- Contaminated or low engine oil causing solenoid failure (secondary)
Symptoms
- Check Engine MIL illuminated (P1532 stored)
- Rough idle or irregular running at idle
- Reduced engine power or limp-home behavior
- Decreased fuel economy or hesitation on acceleration
- Possible cam timing related misfire or roughness under load
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a BMW-capable scanner; confirm P1532 and check related cam timing codes
- Visually inspect solenoid connector and wiring harness on bank 2 for damage, corrosion, or oil intrusion
- Check fuses and power/ground for the camshaft actuator circuit
- Backprobe the solenoid connector with key ON (engine OFF) and measure battery voltage and ground presence
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and continuity to the ECM
- Use an oscilloscope or scan tool to check for PWM control signal from ECM while cranking/running (if available)
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to solenoid: approx. battery voltage with ignition ON (8–14 V expected)
- Solenoid coil resistance (typical range): approx. 4–30 ohms (varies by model) — expect continuity, not open
- Control method: ECM uses PWM or switched ground to modulate actuator (duty cycle 0–100%)
- Control frequency: typically low hundreds of Hz for PWM-driven solenoids (varies by model)
- Open-circuit condition: infinite / very high resistance or no voltage change when commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data; check for related cam/crank position codes (P00xx/P03xx).
- Visually inspect the bank 2 camshaft actuator solenoid connector and wiring for damage, oil intrusion, or corrosion; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the connector: verify battery voltage on the power feed and a good ground reference.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance at the connector (or removed solenoid). If open/infinite, replace the solenoid.
- If coil resistance is normal, command the solenoid with a scan tool while monitoring voltage or use an oscilloscope to verify control PWM/switching from the ECM.
- Check continuity between the solenoid connector and the ECM pins to rule out wiring open circuits; repair any opens or shorts to ground/battery.
- Inspect/replace related fuse(s) and confirm power/ground circuits are good.
- If wiring and solenoid are good but no control signal from ECM, consider ECM driver fault — verify with manufacturer diagnostic procedures before replacing ECM.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a road test to verify proper operation and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/broken wire or poor connector at the solenoid (most common)
- Failed solenoid (coil open)
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground
- ECM output driver fault (less common)
- Oil contamination causing solenoid seizure (less likely but possible)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1532
A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
Causes
- Open or broken wiring between ECM and camshaft actuator solenoid (bank 2)
- Corroded or loose connector at the solenoid or ECM
- Failed camshaft actuator / VANOS solenoid (open coil)
- Blown fuse or faulty power/ground supply to the solenoid circuit
- Internal ECM driver fault
- Contaminated or low engine oil causing solenoid failure (secondary)
Symptoms
- Check Engine MIL illuminated (P1532 stored)
- Rough idle or irregular running at idle
- Reduced engine power or limp-home behavior
- Decreased fuel economy or hesitation on acceleration
- Possible cam timing related misfire or roughness under load
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a BMW-capable scanner; confirm P1532 and check related cam timing codes
- Visually inspect solenoid connector and wiring harness on bank 2 for damage, corrosion, or oil intrusion
- Check fuses and power/ground for the camshaft actuator circuit
- Backprobe the solenoid connector with key ON (engine OFF) and measure battery voltage and ground presence
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and continuity to the ECM
- Use an oscilloscope or scan tool to check for PWM control signal from ECM while cranking/running (if available)
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to solenoid: approx. battery voltage with ignition ON (8–14 V expected)
- Solenoid coil resistance (typical range): approx. 4–30 ohms (varies by model) — expect continuity, not open
- Control method: ECM uses PWM or switched ground to modulate actuator (duty cycle 0–100%)
- Control frequency: typically low hundreds of Hz for PWM-driven solenoids (varies by model)
- Open-circuit condition: infinite / very high resistance or no voltage change when commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data; check for related cam/crank position codes (P00xx/P03xx).
- Visually inspect the bank 2 camshaft actuator solenoid connector and wiring for damage, oil intrusion, or corrosion; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the connector: verify battery voltage on the power feed and a good ground reference.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance at the connector (or removed solenoid). If open/infinite, replace the solenoid.
- If coil resistance is normal, command the solenoid with a scan tool while monitoring voltage or use an oscilloscope to verify control PWM/switching from the ECM.
- Check continuity between the solenoid connector and the ECM pins to rule out wiring open circuits; repair any opens or shorts to ground/battery.
- Inspect/replace related fuse(s) and confirm power/ground circuits are good.
- If wiring and solenoid are good but no control signal from ECM, consider ECM driver fault — verify with manufacturer diagnostic procedures before replacing ECM.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a road test to verify proper operation and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/broken wire or poor connector at the solenoid (most common)
- Failed solenoid (coil open)
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground
- ECM output driver fault (less common)
- Oil contamination causing solenoid seizure (less likely but possible)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1532
A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
Causes
- Open or broken wiring between ECM and camshaft actuator solenoid (bank 2)
- Corroded or loose connector at the solenoid or ECM
- Failed camshaft actuator / VANOS solenoid (open coil)
- Blown fuse or faulty power/ground supply to the solenoid circuit
- Internal ECM driver fault
- Contaminated or low engine oil causing solenoid failure (secondary)
Symptoms
- Check Engine MIL illuminated (P1532 stored)
- Rough idle or irregular running at idle
- Reduced engine power or limp-home behavior
- Decreased fuel economy or hesitation on acceleration
- Possible cam timing related misfire or roughness under load
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a BMW-capable scanner; confirm P1532 and check related cam timing codes
- Visually inspect solenoid connector and wiring harness on bank 2 for damage, corrosion, or oil intrusion
- Check fuses and power/ground for the camshaft actuator circuit
- Backprobe the solenoid connector with key ON (engine OFF) and measure battery voltage and ground presence
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and continuity to the ECM
- Use an oscilloscope or scan tool to check for PWM control signal from ECM while cranking/running (if available)
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to solenoid: approx. battery voltage with ignition ON (8–14 V expected)
- Solenoid coil resistance (typical range): approx. 4–30 ohms (varies by model) — expect continuity, not open
- Control method: ECM uses PWM or switched ground to modulate actuator (duty cycle 0–100%)
- Control frequency: typically low hundreds of Hz for PWM-driven solenoids (varies by model)
- Open-circuit condition: infinite / very high resistance or no voltage change when commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data; check for related cam/crank position codes (P00xx/P03xx).
- Visually inspect the bank 2 camshaft actuator solenoid connector and wiring for damage, oil intrusion, or corrosion; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the connector: verify battery voltage on the power feed and a good ground reference.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance at the connector (or removed solenoid). If open/infinite, replace the solenoid.
- If coil resistance is normal, command the solenoid with a scan tool while monitoring voltage or use an oscilloscope to verify control PWM/switching from the ECM.
- Check continuity between the solenoid connector and the ECM pins to rule out wiring open circuits; repair any opens or shorts to ground/battery.
- Inspect/replace related fuse(s) and confirm power/ground circuits are good.
- If wiring and solenoid are good but no control signal from ECM, consider ECM driver fault — verify with manufacturer diagnostic procedures before replacing ECM.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a road test to verify proper operation and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/broken wire or poor connector at the solenoid (most common)
- Failed solenoid (coil open)
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground
- ECM output driver fault (less common)
- Oil contamination causing solenoid seizure (less likely but possible)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1532
A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
Causes
- Open or broken wiring between ECM and camshaft actuator solenoid (bank 2)
- Corroded or loose connector at the solenoid or ECM
- Failed camshaft actuator / VANOS solenoid (open coil)
- Blown fuse or faulty power/ground supply to the solenoid circuit
- Internal ECM driver fault
- Contaminated or low engine oil causing solenoid failure (secondary)
Symptoms
- Check Engine MIL illuminated (P1532 stored)
- Rough idle or irregular running at idle
- Reduced engine power or limp-home behavior
- Decreased fuel economy or hesitation on acceleration
- Possible cam timing related misfire or roughness under load
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a BMW-capable scanner; confirm P1532 and check related cam timing codes
- Visually inspect solenoid connector and wiring harness on bank 2 for damage, corrosion, or oil intrusion
- Check fuses and power/ground for the camshaft actuator circuit
- Backprobe the solenoid connector with key ON (engine OFF) and measure battery voltage and ground presence
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and continuity to the ECM
- Use an oscilloscope or scan tool to check for PWM control signal from ECM while cranking/running (if available)
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to solenoid: approx. battery voltage with ignition ON (8–14 V expected)
- Solenoid coil resistance (typical range): approx. 4–30 ohms (varies by model) — expect continuity, not open
- Control method: ECM uses PWM or switched ground to modulate actuator (duty cycle 0–100%)
- Control frequency: typically low hundreds of Hz for PWM-driven solenoids (varies by model)
- Open-circuit condition: infinite / very high resistance or no voltage change when commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data; check for related cam/crank position codes (P00xx/P03xx).
- Visually inspect the bank 2 camshaft actuator solenoid connector and wiring for damage, oil intrusion, or corrosion; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the connector: verify battery voltage on the power feed and a good ground reference.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance at the connector (or removed solenoid). If open/infinite, replace the solenoid.
- If coil resistance is normal, command the solenoid with a scan tool while monitoring voltage or use an oscilloscope to verify control PWM/switching from the ECM.
- Check continuity between the solenoid connector and the ECM pins to rule out wiring open circuits; repair any opens or shorts to ground/battery.
- Inspect/replace related fuse(s) and confirm power/ground circuits are good.
- If wiring and solenoid are good but no control signal from ECM, consider ECM driver fault — verify with manufacturer diagnostic procedures before replacing ECM.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a road test to verify proper operation and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/broken wire or poor connector at the solenoid (most common)
- Failed solenoid (coil open)
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground
- ECM output driver fault (less common)
- Oil contamination causing solenoid seizure (less likely but possible)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1532
A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
Causes
- Open or broken wiring between ECM and camshaft actuator solenoid (bank 2)
- Corroded or loose connector at the solenoid or ECM
- Failed camshaft actuator / VANOS solenoid (open coil)
- Blown fuse or faulty power/ground supply to the solenoid circuit
- Internal ECM driver fault
- Contaminated or low engine oil causing solenoid failure (secondary)
Symptoms
- Check Engine MIL illuminated (P1532 stored)
- Rough idle or irregular running at idle
- Reduced engine power or limp-home behavior
- Decreased fuel economy or hesitation on acceleration
- Possible cam timing related misfire or roughness under load
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a BMW-capable scanner; confirm P1532 and check related cam timing codes
- Visually inspect solenoid connector and wiring harness on bank 2 for damage, corrosion, or oil intrusion
- Check fuses and power/ground for the camshaft actuator circuit
- Backprobe the solenoid connector with key ON (engine OFF) and measure battery voltage and ground presence
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and continuity to the ECM
- Use an oscilloscope or scan tool to check for PWM control signal from ECM while cranking/running (if available)
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to solenoid: approx. battery voltage with ignition ON (8–14 V expected)
- Solenoid coil resistance (typical range): approx. 4–30 ohms (varies by model) — expect continuity, not open
- Control method: ECM uses PWM or switched ground to modulate actuator (duty cycle 0–100%)
- Control frequency: typically low hundreds of Hz for PWM-driven solenoids (varies by model)
- Open-circuit condition: infinite / very high resistance or no voltage change when commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data; check for related cam/crank position codes (P00xx/P03xx).
- Visually inspect the bank 2 camshaft actuator solenoid connector and wiring for damage, oil intrusion, or corrosion; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the connector: verify battery voltage on the power feed and a good ground reference.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance at the connector (or removed solenoid). If open/infinite, replace the solenoid.
- If coil resistance is normal, command the solenoid with a scan tool while monitoring voltage or use an oscilloscope to verify control PWM/switching from the ECM.
- Check continuity between the solenoid connector and the ECM pins to rule out wiring open circuits; repair any opens or shorts to ground/battery.
- Inspect/replace related fuse(s) and confirm power/ground circuits are good.
- If wiring and solenoid are good but no control signal from ECM, consider ECM driver fault — verify with manufacturer diagnostic procedures before replacing ECM.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a road test to verify proper operation and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/broken wire or poor connector at the solenoid (most common)
- Failed solenoid (coil open)
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground
- ECM output driver fault (less common)
- Oil contamination causing solenoid seizure (less likely but possible)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1532
IMCC Circuit Malfunction Bank B
Causes
- Open or broken wiring between ECM and camshaft actuator solenoid (bank 2)
- Corroded or loose connector at the solenoid or ECM
- Failed camshaft actuator / VANOS solenoid (open coil)
- Blown fuse or faulty power/ground supply to the solenoid circuit
- Internal ECM driver fault
- Contaminated or low engine oil causing solenoid failure (secondary)
Symptoms
- Check Engine MIL illuminated (P1532 stored)
- Rough idle or irregular running at idle
- Reduced engine power or limp-home behavior
- Decreased fuel economy or hesitation on acceleration
- Possible cam timing related misfire or roughness under load
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a BMW-capable scanner; confirm P1532 and check related cam timing codes
- Visually inspect solenoid connector and wiring harness on bank 2 for damage, corrosion, or oil intrusion
- Check fuses and power/ground for the camshaft actuator circuit
- Backprobe the solenoid connector with key ON (engine OFF) and measure battery voltage and ground presence
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and continuity to the ECM
- Use an oscilloscope or scan tool to check for PWM control signal from ECM while cranking/running (if available)
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to solenoid: approx. battery voltage with ignition ON (8–14 V expected)
- Solenoid coil resistance (typical range): approx. 4–30 ohms (varies by model) — expect continuity, not open
- Control method: ECM uses PWM or switched ground to modulate actuator (duty cycle 0–100%)
- Control frequency: typically low hundreds of Hz for PWM-driven solenoids (varies by model)
- Open-circuit condition: infinite / very high resistance or no voltage change when commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data; check for related cam/crank position codes (P00xx/P03xx).
- Visually inspect the bank 2 camshaft actuator solenoid connector and wiring for damage, oil intrusion, or corrosion; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the connector: verify battery voltage on the power feed and a good ground reference.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance at the connector (or removed solenoid). If open/infinite, replace the solenoid.
- If coil resistance is normal, command the solenoid with a scan tool while monitoring voltage or use an oscilloscope to verify control PWM/switching from the ECM.
- Check continuity between the solenoid connector and the ECM pins to rule out wiring open circuits; repair any opens or shorts to ground/battery.
- Inspect/replace related fuse(s) and confirm power/ground circuits are good.
- If wiring and solenoid are good but no control signal from ECM, consider ECM driver fault — verify with manufacturer diagnostic procedures before replacing ECM.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a road test to verify proper operation and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/broken wire or poor connector at the solenoid (most common)
- Failed solenoid (coil open)
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground
- ECM output driver fault (less common)
- Oil contamination causing solenoid seizure (less likely but possible)
Fault status
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P1532
A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
Causes
- Open or broken wiring between ECM and camshaft actuator solenoid (bank 2)
- Corroded or loose connector at the solenoid or ECM
- Failed camshaft actuator / VANOS solenoid (open coil)
- Blown fuse or faulty power/ground supply to the solenoid circuit
- Internal ECM driver fault
- Contaminated or low engine oil causing solenoid failure (secondary)
Symptoms
- Check Engine MIL illuminated (P1532 stored)
- Rough idle or irregular running at idle
- Reduced engine power or limp-home behavior
- Decreased fuel economy or hesitation on acceleration
- Possible cam timing related misfire or roughness under load
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a BMW-capable scanner; confirm P1532 and check related cam timing codes
- Visually inspect solenoid connector and wiring harness on bank 2 for damage, corrosion, or oil intrusion
- Check fuses and power/ground for the camshaft actuator circuit
- Backprobe the solenoid connector with key ON (engine OFF) and measure battery voltage and ground presence
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and continuity to the ECM
- Use an oscilloscope or scan tool to check for PWM control signal from ECM while cranking/running (if available)
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to solenoid: approx. battery voltage with ignition ON (8–14 V expected)
- Solenoid coil resistance (typical range): approx. 4–30 ohms (varies by model) — expect continuity, not open
- Control method: ECM uses PWM or switched ground to modulate actuator (duty cycle 0–100%)
- Control frequency: typically low hundreds of Hz for PWM-driven solenoids (varies by model)
- Open-circuit condition: infinite / very high resistance or no voltage change when commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data; check for related cam/crank position codes (P00xx/P03xx).
- Visually inspect the bank 2 camshaft actuator solenoid connector and wiring for damage, oil intrusion, or corrosion; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the connector: verify battery voltage on the power feed and a good ground reference.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance at the connector (or removed solenoid). If open/infinite, replace the solenoid.
- If coil resistance is normal, command the solenoid with a scan tool while monitoring voltage or use an oscilloscope to verify control PWM/switching from the ECM.
- Check continuity between the solenoid connector and the ECM pins to rule out wiring open circuits; repair any opens or shorts to ground/battery.
- Inspect/replace related fuse(s) and confirm power/ground circuits are good.
- If wiring and solenoid are good but no control signal from ECM, consider ECM driver fault — verify with manufacturer diagnostic procedures before replacing ECM.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a road test to verify proper operation and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/broken wire or poor connector at the solenoid (most common)
- Failed solenoid (coil open)
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground
- ECM output driver fault (less common)
- Oil contamination causing solenoid seizure (less likely but possible)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1532
A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
Causes
- Open or broken wiring between ECM and camshaft actuator solenoid (bank 2)
- Corroded or loose connector at the solenoid or ECM
- Failed camshaft actuator / VANOS solenoid (open coil)
- Blown fuse or faulty power/ground supply to the solenoid circuit
- Internal ECM driver fault
- Contaminated or low engine oil causing solenoid failure (secondary)
Symptoms
- Check Engine MIL illuminated (P1532 stored)
- Rough idle or irregular running at idle
- Reduced engine power or limp-home behavior
- Decreased fuel economy or hesitation on acceleration
- Possible cam timing related misfire or roughness under load
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a BMW-capable scanner; confirm P1532 and check related cam timing codes
- Visually inspect solenoid connector and wiring harness on bank 2 for damage, corrosion, or oil intrusion
- Check fuses and power/ground for the camshaft actuator circuit
- Backprobe the solenoid connector with key ON (engine OFF) and measure battery voltage and ground presence
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and continuity to the ECM
- Use an oscilloscope or scan tool to check for PWM control signal from ECM while cranking/running (if available)
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to solenoid: approx. battery voltage with ignition ON (8–14 V expected)
- Solenoid coil resistance (typical range): approx. 4–30 ohms (varies by model) — expect continuity, not open
- Control method: ECM uses PWM or switched ground to modulate actuator (duty cycle 0–100%)
- Control frequency: typically low hundreds of Hz for PWM-driven solenoids (varies by model)
- Open-circuit condition: infinite / very high resistance or no voltage change when commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data; check for related cam/crank position codes (P00xx/P03xx).
- Visually inspect the bank 2 camshaft actuator solenoid connector and wiring for damage, oil intrusion, or corrosion; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the connector: verify battery voltage on the power feed and a good ground reference.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance at the connector (or removed solenoid). If open/infinite, replace the solenoid.
- If coil resistance is normal, command the solenoid with a scan tool while monitoring voltage or use an oscilloscope to verify control PWM/switching from the ECM.
- Check continuity between the solenoid connector and the ECM pins to rule out wiring open circuits; repair any opens or shorts to ground/battery.
- Inspect/replace related fuse(s) and confirm power/ground circuits are good.
- If wiring and solenoid are good but no control signal from ECM, consider ECM driver fault — verify with manufacturer diagnostic procedures before replacing ECM.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a road test to verify proper operation and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/broken wire or poor connector at the solenoid (most common)
- Failed solenoid (coil open)
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground
- ECM output driver fault (less common)
- Oil contamination causing solenoid seizure (less likely but possible)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1532
A/C Evaporator Temp. Sens. Circuit Low Voltage
Causes
- Open or broken wiring between ECM and camshaft actuator solenoid (bank 2)
- Corroded or loose connector at the solenoid or ECM
- Failed camshaft actuator / VANOS solenoid (open coil)
- Blown fuse or faulty power/ground supply to the solenoid circuit
- Internal ECM driver fault
- Contaminated or low engine oil causing solenoid failure (secondary)
Symptoms
- Check Engine MIL illuminated (P1532 stored)
- Rough idle or irregular running at idle
- Reduced engine power or limp-home behavior
- Decreased fuel economy or hesitation on acceleration
- Possible cam timing related misfire or roughness under load
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a BMW-capable scanner; confirm P1532 and check related cam timing codes
- Visually inspect solenoid connector and wiring harness on bank 2 for damage, corrosion, or oil intrusion
- Check fuses and power/ground for the camshaft actuator circuit
- Backprobe the solenoid connector with key ON (engine OFF) and measure battery voltage and ground presence
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and continuity to the ECM
- Use an oscilloscope or scan tool to check for PWM control signal from ECM while cranking/running (if available)
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to solenoid: approx. battery voltage with ignition ON (8–14 V expected)
- Solenoid coil resistance (typical range): approx. 4–30 ohms (varies by model) — expect continuity, not open
- Control method: ECM uses PWM or switched ground to modulate actuator (duty cycle 0–100%)
- Control frequency: typically low hundreds of Hz for PWM-driven solenoids (varies by model)
- Open-circuit condition: infinite / very high resistance or no voltage change when commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data; check for related cam/crank position codes (P00xx/P03xx).
- Visually inspect the bank 2 camshaft actuator solenoid connector and wiring for damage, oil intrusion, or corrosion; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the connector: verify battery voltage on the power feed and a good ground reference.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance at the connector (or removed solenoid). If open/infinite, replace the solenoid.
- If coil resistance is normal, command the solenoid with a scan tool while monitoring voltage or use an oscilloscope to verify control PWM/switching from the ECM.
- Check continuity between the solenoid connector and the ECM pins to rule out wiring open circuits; repair any opens or shorts to ground/battery.
- Inspect/replace related fuse(s) and confirm power/ground circuits are good.
- If wiring and solenoid are good but no control signal from ECM, consider ECM driver fault — verify with manufacturer diagnostic procedures before replacing ECM.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a road test to verify proper operation and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/broken wire or poor connector at the solenoid (most common)
- Failed solenoid (coil open)
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground
- ECM output driver fault (less common)
- Oil contamination causing solenoid seizure (less likely but possible)
Fault status
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P1532
Intake Manifold Runner Control: malfunction circuit operation
Causes
- Open or broken wiring between ECM and camshaft actuator solenoid (bank 2)
- Corroded or loose connector at the solenoid or ECM
- Failed camshaft actuator / VANOS solenoid (open coil)
- Blown fuse or faulty power/ground supply to the solenoid circuit
- Internal ECM driver fault
- Contaminated or low engine oil causing solenoid failure (secondary)
Symptoms
- Check Engine MIL illuminated (P1532 stored)
- Rough idle or irregular running at idle
- Reduced engine power or limp-home behavior
- Decreased fuel economy or hesitation on acceleration
- Possible cam timing related misfire or roughness under load
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a BMW-capable scanner; confirm P1532 and check related cam timing codes
- Visually inspect solenoid connector and wiring harness on bank 2 for damage, corrosion, or oil intrusion
- Check fuses and power/ground for the camshaft actuator circuit
- Backprobe the solenoid connector with key ON (engine OFF) and measure battery voltage and ground presence
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and continuity to the ECM
- Use an oscilloscope or scan tool to check for PWM control signal from ECM while cranking/running (if available)
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to solenoid: approx. battery voltage with ignition ON (8–14 V expected)
- Solenoid coil resistance (typical range): approx. 4–30 ohms (varies by model) — expect continuity, not open
- Control method: ECM uses PWM or switched ground to modulate actuator (duty cycle 0–100%)
- Control frequency: typically low hundreds of Hz for PWM-driven solenoids (varies by model)
- Open-circuit condition: infinite / very high resistance or no voltage change when commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data; check for related cam/crank position codes (P00xx/P03xx).
- Visually inspect the bank 2 camshaft actuator solenoid connector and wiring for damage, oil intrusion, or corrosion; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the connector: verify battery voltage on the power feed and a good ground reference.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance at the connector (or removed solenoid). If open/infinite, replace the solenoid.
- If coil resistance is normal, command the solenoid with a scan tool while monitoring voltage or use an oscilloscope to verify control PWM/switching from the ECM.
- Check continuity between the solenoid connector and the ECM pins to rule out wiring open circuits; repair any opens or shorts to ground/battery.
- Inspect/replace related fuse(s) and confirm power/ground circuits are good.
- If wiring and solenoid are good but no control signal from ECM, consider ECM driver fault — verify with manufacturer diagnostic procedures before replacing ECM.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a road test to verify proper operation and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/broken wire or poor connector at the solenoid (most common)
- Failed solenoid (coil open)
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground
- ECM output driver fault (less common)
- Oil contamination causing solenoid seizure (less likely but possible)
Fault status
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IMCC Circuit Malfunction Bank B
Causes
- Open or broken wiring between ECM and camshaft actuator solenoid (bank 2)
- Corroded or loose connector at the solenoid or ECM
- Failed camshaft actuator / VANOS solenoid (open coil)
- Blown fuse or faulty power/ground supply to the solenoid circuit
- Internal ECM driver fault
- Contaminated or low engine oil causing solenoid failure (secondary)
Symptoms
- Check Engine MIL illuminated (P1532 stored)
- Rough idle or irregular running at idle
- Reduced engine power or limp-home behavior
- Decreased fuel economy or hesitation on acceleration
- Possible cam timing related misfire or roughness under load
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a BMW-capable scanner; confirm P1532 and check related cam timing codes
- Visually inspect solenoid connector and wiring harness on bank 2 for damage, corrosion, or oil intrusion
- Check fuses and power/ground for the camshaft actuator circuit
- Backprobe the solenoid connector with key ON (engine OFF) and measure battery voltage and ground presence
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and continuity to the ECM
- Use an oscilloscope or scan tool to check for PWM control signal from ECM while cranking/running (if available)
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to solenoid: approx. battery voltage with ignition ON (8–14 V expected)
- Solenoid coil resistance (typical range): approx. 4–30 ohms (varies by model) — expect continuity, not open
- Control method: ECM uses PWM or switched ground to modulate actuator (duty cycle 0–100%)
- Control frequency: typically low hundreds of Hz for PWM-driven solenoids (varies by model)
- Open-circuit condition: infinite / very high resistance or no voltage change when commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data; check for related cam/crank position codes (P00xx/P03xx).
- Visually inspect the bank 2 camshaft actuator solenoid connector and wiring for damage, oil intrusion, or corrosion; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the connector: verify battery voltage on the power feed and a good ground reference.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance at the connector (or removed solenoid). If open/infinite, replace the solenoid.
- If coil resistance is normal, command the solenoid with a scan tool while monitoring voltage or use an oscilloscope to verify control PWM/switching from the ECM.
- Check continuity between the solenoid connector and the ECM pins to rule out wiring open circuits; repair any opens or shorts to ground/battery.
- Inspect/replace related fuse(s) and confirm power/ground circuits are good.
- If wiring and solenoid are good but no control signal from ECM, consider ECM driver fault — verify with manufacturer diagnostic procedures before replacing ECM.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a road test to verify proper operation and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/broken wire or poor connector at the solenoid (most common)
- Failed solenoid (coil open)
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground
- ECM output driver fault (less common)
- Oil contamination causing solenoid seizure (less likely but possible)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1532
IMCC Circuit Malfunction Bank B
Causes
- Open or broken wiring between ECM and camshaft actuator solenoid (bank 2)
- Corroded or loose connector at the solenoid or ECM
- Failed camshaft actuator / VANOS solenoid (open coil)
- Blown fuse or faulty power/ground supply to the solenoid circuit
- Internal ECM driver fault
- Contaminated or low engine oil causing solenoid failure (secondary)
Symptoms
- Check Engine MIL illuminated (P1532 stored)
- Rough idle or irregular running at idle
- Reduced engine power or limp-home behavior
- Decreased fuel economy or hesitation on acceleration
- Possible cam timing related misfire or roughness under load
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a BMW-capable scanner; confirm P1532 and check related cam timing codes
- Visually inspect solenoid connector and wiring harness on bank 2 for damage, corrosion, or oil intrusion
- Check fuses and power/ground for the camshaft actuator circuit
- Backprobe the solenoid connector with key ON (engine OFF) and measure battery voltage and ground presence
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and continuity to the ECM
- Use an oscilloscope or scan tool to check for PWM control signal from ECM while cranking/running (if available)
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to solenoid: approx. battery voltage with ignition ON (8–14 V expected)
- Solenoid coil resistance (typical range): approx. 4–30 ohms (varies by model) — expect continuity, not open
- Control method: ECM uses PWM or switched ground to modulate actuator (duty cycle 0–100%)
- Control frequency: typically low hundreds of Hz for PWM-driven solenoids (varies by model)
- Open-circuit condition: infinite / very high resistance or no voltage change when commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data; check for related cam/crank position codes (P00xx/P03xx).
- Visually inspect the bank 2 camshaft actuator solenoid connector and wiring for damage, oil intrusion, or corrosion; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the connector: verify battery voltage on the power feed and a good ground reference.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance at the connector (or removed solenoid). If open/infinite, replace the solenoid.
- If coil resistance is normal, command the solenoid with a scan tool while monitoring voltage or use an oscilloscope to verify control PWM/switching from the ECM.
- Check continuity between the solenoid connector and the ECM pins to rule out wiring open circuits; repair any opens or shorts to ground/battery.
- Inspect/replace related fuse(s) and confirm power/ground circuits are good.
- If wiring and solenoid are good but no control signal from ECM, consider ECM driver fault — verify with manufacturer diagnostic procedures before replacing ECM.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a road test to verify proper operation and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/broken wire or poor connector at the solenoid (most common)
- Failed solenoid (coil open)
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground
- ECM output driver fault (less common)
- Oil contamination causing solenoid seizure (less likely but possible)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1532
A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
Causes
- Open or broken wiring between ECM and camshaft actuator solenoid (bank 2)
- Corroded or loose connector at the solenoid or ECM
- Failed camshaft actuator / VANOS solenoid (open coil)
- Blown fuse or faulty power/ground supply to the solenoid circuit
- Internal ECM driver fault
- Contaminated or low engine oil causing solenoid failure (secondary)
Symptoms
- Check Engine MIL illuminated (P1532 stored)
- Rough idle or irregular running at idle
- Reduced engine power or limp-home behavior
- Decreased fuel economy or hesitation on acceleration
- Possible cam timing related misfire or roughness under load
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a BMW-capable scanner; confirm P1532 and check related cam timing codes
- Visually inspect solenoid connector and wiring harness on bank 2 for damage, corrosion, or oil intrusion
- Check fuses and power/ground for the camshaft actuator circuit
- Backprobe the solenoid connector with key ON (engine OFF) and measure battery voltage and ground presence
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and continuity to the ECM
- Use an oscilloscope or scan tool to check for PWM control signal from ECM while cranking/running (if available)
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to solenoid: approx. battery voltage with ignition ON (8–14 V expected)
- Solenoid coil resistance (typical range): approx. 4–30 ohms (varies by model) — expect continuity, not open
- Control method: ECM uses PWM or switched ground to modulate actuator (duty cycle 0–100%)
- Control frequency: typically low hundreds of Hz for PWM-driven solenoids (varies by model)
- Open-circuit condition: infinite / very high resistance or no voltage change when commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data; check for related cam/crank position codes (P00xx/P03xx).
- Visually inspect the bank 2 camshaft actuator solenoid connector and wiring for damage, oil intrusion, or corrosion; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the connector: verify battery voltage on the power feed and a good ground reference.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance at the connector (or removed solenoid). If open/infinite, replace the solenoid.
- If coil resistance is normal, command the solenoid with a scan tool while monitoring voltage or use an oscilloscope to verify control PWM/switching from the ECM.
- Check continuity between the solenoid connector and the ECM pins to rule out wiring open circuits; repair any opens or shorts to ground/battery.
- Inspect/replace related fuse(s) and confirm power/ground circuits are good.
- If wiring and solenoid are good but no control signal from ECM, consider ECM driver fault — verify with manufacturer diagnostic procedures before replacing ECM.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a road test to verify proper operation and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/broken wire or poor connector at the solenoid (most common)
- Failed solenoid (coil open)
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground
- ECM output driver fault (less common)
- Oil contamination causing solenoid seizure (less likely but possible)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1532
IMCC Circuit Malfunction, Bank B
Causes
- Open or broken wiring between ECM and camshaft actuator solenoid (bank 2)
- Corroded or loose connector at the solenoid or ECM
- Failed camshaft actuator / VANOS solenoid (open coil)
- Blown fuse or faulty power/ground supply to the solenoid circuit
- Internal ECM driver fault
- Contaminated or low engine oil causing solenoid failure (secondary)
Symptoms
- Check Engine MIL illuminated (P1532 stored)
- Rough idle or irregular running at idle
- Reduced engine power or limp-home behavior
- Decreased fuel economy or hesitation on acceleration
- Possible cam timing related misfire or roughness under load
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a BMW-capable scanner; confirm P1532 and check related cam timing codes
- Visually inspect solenoid connector and wiring harness on bank 2 for damage, corrosion, or oil intrusion
- Check fuses and power/ground for the camshaft actuator circuit
- Backprobe the solenoid connector with key ON (engine OFF) and measure battery voltage and ground presence
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and continuity to the ECM
- Use an oscilloscope or scan tool to check for PWM control signal from ECM while cranking/running (if available)
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to solenoid: approx. battery voltage with ignition ON (8–14 V expected)
- Solenoid coil resistance (typical range): approx. 4–30 ohms (varies by model) — expect continuity, not open
- Control method: ECM uses PWM or switched ground to modulate actuator (duty cycle 0–100%)
- Control frequency: typically low hundreds of Hz for PWM-driven solenoids (varies by model)
- Open-circuit condition: infinite / very high resistance or no voltage change when commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data; check for related cam/crank position codes (P00xx/P03xx).
- Visually inspect the bank 2 camshaft actuator solenoid connector and wiring for damage, oil intrusion, or corrosion; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the connector: verify battery voltage on the power feed and a good ground reference.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance at the connector (or removed solenoid). If open/infinite, replace the solenoid.
- If coil resistance is normal, command the solenoid with a scan tool while monitoring voltage or use an oscilloscope to verify control PWM/switching from the ECM.
- Check continuity between the solenoid connector and the ECM pins to rule out wiring open circuits; repair any opens or shorts to ground/battery.
- Inspect/replace related fuse(s) and confirm power/ground circuits are good.
- If wiring and solenoid are good but no control signal from ECM, consider ECM driver fault — verify with manufacturer diagnostic procedures before replacing ECM.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a road test to verify proper operation and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/broken wire or poor connector at the solenoid (most common)
- Failed solenoid (coil open)
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground
- ECM output driver fault (less common)
- Oil contamination causing solenoid seizure (less likely but possible)
Fault status
Similar codes
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Pedal Position Sensor 1 & 2 Circuit Control Module Inputs Shorted To Each Other
Causes
- Open or broken wiring between ECM and camshaft actuator solenoid (bank 2)
- Corroded or loose connector at the solenoid or ECM
- Failed camshaft actuator / VANOS solenoid (open coil)
- Blown fuse or faulty power/ground supply to the solenoid circuit
- Internal ECM driver fault
- Contaminated or low engine oil causing solenoid failure (secondary)
Symptoms
- Check Engine MIL illuminated (P1532 stored)
- Rough idle or irregular running at idle
- Reduced engine power or limp-home behavior
- Decreased fuel economy or hesitation on acceleration
- Possible cam timing related misfire or roughness under load
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a BMW-capable scanner; confirm P1532 and check related cam timing codes
- Visually inspect solenoid connector and wiring harness on bank 2 for damage, corrosion, or oil intrusion
- Check fuses and power/ground for the camshaft actuator circuit
- Backprobe the solenoid connector with key ON (engine OFF) and measure battery voltage and ground presence
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and continuity to the ECM
- Use an oscilloscope or scan tool to check for PWM control signal from ECM while cranking/running (if available)
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to solenoid: approx. battery voltage with ignition ON (8–14 V expected)
- Solenoid coil resistance (typical range): approx. 4–30 ohms (varies by model) — expect continuity, not open
- Control method: ECM uses PWM or switched ground to modulate actuator (duty cycle 0–100%)
- Control frequency: typically low hundreds of Hz for PWM-driven solenoids (varies by model)
- Open-circuit condition: infinite / very high resistance or no voltage change when commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data; check for related cam/crank position codes (P00xx/P03xx).
- Visually inspect the bank 2 camshaft actuator solenoid connector and wiring for damage, oil intrusion, or corrosion; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the connector: verify battery voltage on the power feed and a good ground reference.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance at the connector (or removed solenoid). If open/infinite, replace the solenoid.
- If coil resistance is normal, command the solenoid with a scan tool while monitoring voltage or use an oscilloscope to verify control PWM/switching from the ECM.
- Check continuity between the solenoid connector and the ECM pins to rule out wiring open circuits; repair any opens or shorts to ground/battery.
- Inspect/replace related fuse(s) and confirm power/ground circuits are good.
- If wiring and solenoid are good but no control signal from ECM, consider ECM driver fault — verify with manufacturer diagnostic procedures before replacing ECM.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a road test to verify proper operation and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/broken wire or poor connector at the solenoid (most common)
- Failed solenoid (coil open)
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground
- ECM output driver fault (less common)
- Oil contamination causing solenoid seizure (less likely but possible)
Fault status
Similar codes
P1532
A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
Causes
- Open or broken wiring between ECM and camshaft actuator solenoid (bank 2)
- Corroded or loose connector at the solenoid or ECM
- Failed camshaft actuator / VANOS solenoid (open coil)
- Blown fuse or faulty power/ground supply to the solenoid circuit
- Internal ECM driver fault
- Contaminated or low engine oil causing solenoid failure (secondary)
Symptoms
- Check Engine MIL illuminated (P1532 stored)
- Rough idle or irregular running at idle
- Reduced engine power or limp-home behavior
- Decreased fuel economy or hesitation on acceleration
- Possible cam timing related misfire or roughness under load
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and live data with a BMW-capable scanner; confirm P1532 and check related cam timing codes
- Visually inspect solenoid connector and wiring harness on bank 2 for damage, corrosion, or oil intrusion
- Check fuses and power/ground for the camshaft actuator circuit
- Backprobe the solenoid connector with key ON (engine OFF) and measure battery voltage and ground presence
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and continuity to the ECM
- Use an oscilloscope or scan tool to check for PWM control signal from ECM while cranking/running (if available)
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage to solenoid: approx. battery voltage with ignition ON (8–14 V expected)
- Solenoid coil resistance (typical range): approx. 4–30 ohms (varies by model) — expect continuity, not open
- Control method: ECM uses PWM or switched ground to modulate actuator (duty cycle 0–100%)
- Control frequency: typically low hundreds of Hz for PWM-driven solenoids (varies by model)
- Open-circuit condition: infinite / very high resistance or no voltage change when commanded
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record stored codes and freeze-frame data; check for related cam/crank position codes (P00xx/P03xx).
- Visually inspect the bank 2 camshaft actuator solenoid connector and wiring for damage, oil intrusion, or corrosion; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (engine OFF) backprobe the connector: verify battery voltage on the power feed and a good ground reference.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance at the connector (or removed solenoid). If open/infinite, replace the solenoid.
- If coil resistance is normal, command the solenoid with a scan tool while monitoring voltage or use an oscilloscope to verify control PWM/switching from the ECM.
- Check continuity between the solenoid connector and the ECM pins to rule out wiring open circuits; repair any opens or shorts to ground/battery.
- Inspect/replace related fuse(s) and confirm power/ground circuits are good.
- If wiring and solenoid are good but no control signal from ECM, consider ECM driver fault — verify with manufacturer diagnostic procedures before replacing ECM.
- After repair, clear codes and perform a road test to verify proper operation and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/broken wire or poor connector at the solenoid (most common)
- Failed solenoid (coil open)
- Blown fuse or missing power/ground
- ECM output driver fault (less common)
- Oil contamination causing solenoid seizure (less likely but possible)
