HOW TO DECODE ERROR CODES ON BMW

The code

Description

P0100 – P0103

The on-board computer of the car reports a defect in the operation of the air flow sensor, or in the operation of the electrical circuit of the
device.

P0105 – P0108

The BC detected a malfunction in the functioning of the air pressure measuring device – a sensor replacement is necessary.

P0110 – P0113

Defects were detected in the operation of the intake air temperature control device.

P0115 – P0118

The antifreeze temperature sensor in the cooling system is malfunctioning or malfunctioning – for correct operation, the device must be
replaced.

P0120 – P0123

Incorrect operation of one of the throttle position sensors was registered; to eliminate the error, it is necessary to replace the element.

P0130 – P0166

The vehicle system has fixed a malfunction or an incorrect signal from
one of the oxygen signal sensors – incorrect information about the state of the system may be received on the car dashboard. To
eliminate the malfunction, the oxygen sensor must be replaced. You should also diagnose the electrical
circuit.

P0167

The vehicle’s on-board computer reports an incorrect operation of the heating component of the oxygen sensor.

P0171, P0172

Incorrect air suction operation (too poor or too rich mixture is recorded in the system).

P0176 – P0179

BC informs the car owner about the malfunctioning or failure of the
emission sensor. There is also the possibility of an incorrect signal, which requires an electrical circuit
check.

P0180 – P0181

The on-board computer has detected a malfunction in the fuel control device or the signal from the sensor is incorrect. It is necessary to make replacement of the
component , and also check the chain . 

P0182 – P0188

The BMW system reports that the fuel temperature sensor signal is too low or too high, or the signal from the device is out of range.

P0190

This code indicates a malfunction in the circuit of the diesel pressure control device in the ramp.

P0191 – P0194

Incorrect signals are detected in the circuit of the fuel rail pressure control device. Circuit diagnostics should be performed or
the sensor replaced .

P0195

Indicates defects in the operation of the circuit of the temperature control component of the engine fluid in the system.

P0196

The signal from the temperature sensor for the engine fluid is incorrect. A more thorough diagnosis of the sensor should
be made .

P0197 – P0199

Defects in the operation of the temperature control element of the lubricant in the motor are fixed. It
is necessary to make replacement of the
component .

P0450 – P0455

A malfunction was detected in the system in the operation of the diesel vapor pressure control device.

P0460 – P0464

One of these combinations indicates a malfunction in the device for
monitoring the level of diesel fuel. In particular, it can be a question of either an overestimated or underestimated signal
from a component, or its breakdown. It test circuit and with the
need to produce a replacement sensor .

P0465 – P0469

The system informs the car owner about any defects in the operation of
the purge air flow control device. Here, we can also talk about incorrect signals from the sensor, as well as a malfunction in
the operation of the device. Therefore, a circuit diagnosis should be made and, if necessary, the sensor
replaced.

P0470 – P0474

The appearance of one of these combinations of numbers when checking a car can indicate a defect in the operation of the exhaust gas control device,
as well as an incorrect signal from this sensor.

P0475

The valve for the exhaust pressure sensor is out of order. It is necessary to replace the item .

The code

Description

P0201 – P0212

BC reports a malfunction in the electrical circuit control 1-12 nozzles. It is
necessary to check the circuit .

P0213, P0214

Defects or incorrect signals are detected in the control circuit of the first or second engine cold start injector.

P0216

BC recorded errors in the operation of the injection time control circuit.

P0261 – P0296

The on-board computer of the car detects an open in the circuit, defects in the driver or a short circuit of the cylinder nozzle to the
ground.

P0300 – P0312

The system reports the detection of single or regular misfire in the cylinders. Here,
a defect can be observed in any of
the twelve cylinders .

P0320

This code indicates defects in the operation of the ignition distributor circuit.

P0321 – P0323

When this code occurs, the BC detects incorrect signals in the
ignition distributor circuit. The signal can
be either too low or too high. In addition, it may be absent or out of range. In this case , a circuit check is recommended .

P0350 – P0362

Fixed a malfunction in the circuit or a defect in the operation of the ignition coil. Verification of all twelve ignition coils is required .

P0560 – P0563

Incorrect voltage in the system power supply: can be either
too low or excessively high. Additional diagnostics of the system power circuit are required .

P0565 – P0566

If one of these two codes appears, a cruise control circuit diagnosis is required because the circuit signal is incorrect.

P1140

Invalid load circuit signal, more thorough check required.

P0325 – P0334

The appearance of these codes during vehicle diagnostics indicates the
presence of errors in the operation of the circuit of the first or second knock sensor. In particular, the signal may be out of
range, or too low or too high. It is necessary to test circuit sensor detonation .

P0337 – P0339

The appearance of this combination of numbers on the laptop screen when checking the car indicates a short circuit or an incorrect signal in the
crankshaft position sensor circuit. It should check circuit and replace the
device .

P0340 – P0344

Fixed malfunctions in the functioning of the camshaft sensor
circuit. As in the previous case, the circuit must be checked or the component replaced.

P0476 – P0479

The on-board computer reports a malfunction in the circuit of the
exhaust gas pressure monitor. In particular, the signal from the sensor may be out of range. It may also be too high or too low. It is necessary to more thoroughly check the components of the
electrical circuit.

P0480

Defects in the functioning of the control circuit of the relay by the
cooling fan are fixed. The circuit should be checked or the fan replaced for more correct operation.

P0500 – P0503

There is no signal from the vehicle speed
sensor. You can try to replace the device itself or check the entire circuit.

P1509

There were problems in the operation of the electrical control circuit of the idle control device.

P1513

If this combination appears during a BMW diagnosis , check the idle speed control circuit for malfunctions. Code R1513 indicates a fault chain on the ground .

P1514

There is a problem with the idle sensor control circuit. In particular , the BC recorded an open circuit .

P1541

An interruption in the electrical control circuit of the relay for the
gasoline pump is reported. For correct operation, it is necessary to identify in which place a break occurred and eliminate
it.

P1570

This combination indicates an open circuit of the immobilizer circuit .

P1600

Lost communication with immobilizer device .

P1602

BC reports the loss of signal from the controller.

P0389

Incorrect operation of the electric circuit of the second crankshaft position sensor is noticed.

P0400 – P0403

One of these combinations of numbers indicates a malfunction in the circuit of the exhaust gas circulation system.

P0221

There are defects in the electrical circuit of the second throttle
sensor. In particular, the signal from this component is inaccurate because it is out of range.

P0230

There are errors in the gas pump control circuit . If this malfunction is actually present in the auto system, then starting the engine is impossible. This combination
is most often found in vehicles BMW e46.

The code

Description

P0217

This code indicates that the BMW motor is
overheating , that is, boiling coolant in the system for
some reason. First of all, it is necessary to check the quality of antifreeze, the operation of the thermostat, as well as the
radiator cooling fan.

P0218

This combination indicates overheating of the transmission
system. First of all, check the gear oil level.

P1501, P1502

A failure of the fuel pump relay has been
reported. A short circuit may also occur. If this combination appears, the
fuel pump may not work, as a result of which the start of the car engine may not be possible. It is necessary
to replace the relay .

P0231 – P0233

The signal of the secondary circuit of the fuel pump is incorrect .

P0243 – P0246

Defects have arisen in the functioning of the exhaust gas shutter
solenoid of the first turbine. The solenoid is either always closed or open. An incorrect signal from a component may also be transmitted.

P0247 – P0250

Incorrect operation of the exhaust solenoid of the second
turbine. As in the previous case, the component is either always closed, or always open, or the wrong signal comes from
it.

P0380 – P0381

Failure of all or one of the glow plugs.

P0442

A leak has occurred in the fuel vapor fixation system.

P0443 – P0445

Defects have occurred in the functioning of the purge valve of the system or the fixation of fuel vapor.

P0446 – P0448

The air valve is out of order.

P0173

There was a fuel leak from the BC fuel system.

2a82

Code 2a82 is one of the most common. 2a82, as a rule, occurs when the vehicle begins to adjust , periodically twitching at a set of
revolutions. Code 2a82 indicates the need to replace or clean
the vanos solenoid valves . If this failure is not corrected in time, then the operation of the vehicle may not be
possible.