Error Codes for all BMW models

Einspritzanlagen

A message indicating a malfunction in the engine management system. The user needs to test the operation of the control module and make sure that it is in good contact with the mains. A problem may be a clogged connector .

Motor not programm ( EngineFailsafeProg )

The powertrain control system went into emergency operation mode. The problem may be accompanied by speed limits .

Kuhlwassertemperatur ( CoolantTemperature )

Overheating of the power unit. It is necessary to check the quality and level of the coolant and add consumables if necessary.

Kuhlwasserst . prufen ( CheckCoolantLevel )

Reduced refrigerant level in the cooling system. It is necessary to check the volume of fluid and make up for it. If the level of antifreeze is all right, the problem may be a malfunction of the volume sensor.

Stop! Oldruck Motor (Stop! EngineOilpress )

Reduced engine fluid pressure in the powertrain. The driver needs to stop the engine in order to prevent its failure. The amount of grease is checked and added if necessary. The pressure problem may be due to a breakdown of the sensor.

Olstand Motor prufen ( CheckEngineOilLev )

Reduced engine fluid

Bremsflussigk prufen ( CheckBrakeFluid )

Reduced brake fluid level in the brake system. It is necessary to open the hood and check the expansion tank with consumables.

Bremsbelag prufen ( CheckBrakeLinings )

Wear and brake pad replacement

Getriebenotprpgramm (Transmission fault)

Gearbox malfunction, transmission unit went into emergency operation mode. There may be a speed limit, some gears may not be included. Such a problem may be accompanied by jerks and shocks. The user needs to test the operation of all the components of the box, from the control unit to the sensors. Typically, such an error manifests itself with the constant use of low-quality or used oil. If there are traces of precipitation and wear products in the fluid, the consumable must be replaced.

Bremslicht prufen ( CheckBrakeLights )

Problems in the operation of the car stop lights. One or two taillights are reported to be inoperative.

Abblendlicht prufen ( CheckLowbeamLights )

Malfunction in the low beam system. If the light sources are intact, then the user needs to check the operation of safety devices and relays. Also , the problem may be in the wiring .

Rucklicht prufen

Failures in the overall lighting system. The steps to find the cause are similar - you need to check the bulbs, wiring and fuses.

Standlicht prufen ( CheckHighbeamLights )

Driving Light Problems

Nebellicht hinten prufen

Malfunctioning rear fog optics

Nebellicht vorn prufen ( CheckFrontFoglamps )

Malfunctions in the front fog optics

Kennzeichenlicht prufen ( CheckNumplateLight )

Inoperability of a system of illumination of a back license plate of a car

Fernlicht prufen

The high beam of the car does not work or malfunctions

Ruckfahricht prufen ( CheckReverseLights )

Lights Rear turn inefficient

Limit ( Speedlimit )

Exceeding the speed of movement

Niveaurregel , inaktiv ( SelflevelSusp . Inact )

Malfunctions associated with the functioning of the clearance adjustment system - ground clearance

Parkbremse losen

Handbrake malfunction. A message may also appear on a car with the engine running if the “handbrake” is raised.

Kofferraum offen ( BootlidOpen , TrunklidOpen )

Opened luggage compartment of the vehicle

Tur offen ( DoorOpen )

Nezapert one or several doors

Gurt angelen (Fasten Seat Belts)

Starting movement with unfastened safety straps

Funkschlussel -Batt

The need to replace the batteries in the key or remote control with a central lock or immobilizer

Vorgluhen (Pre-Heating)

Warming up glow plugs. This message is relevant only for diesel power units.

Waschwasser fulen ( WasherFluidLow )

Reduced washer fluid level in the expansion tank under the hood

Feststellbremse lösen ( ReleaseParkingbrake )

Parking brake must be lowered.

Bremslichtelektrik

Brake light switch malfunction

Niveauregelung

Reduced rear brake pressure

Getriebe

Damage to the electrical component in the operation of an automatic transmission

Olstand fetribe

Reduced transmission fluid in the box. The user needs to open the filler plug and check the lubrication level in the unit. The leak may be due to damage to the gearbox or one of the oil channels.

ASC

Activation of the motion stabilization controller

Trans failsafe prog

On cars with N 52 engines and other versions, this code indicates a gearbox malfunction. The problem may be a software error in the control unit or a breakdown in one of the structural components. If visual inspection does not help identify the cause (oil leak, use are examined low-quality lubricant, wear, damaged wiring), you will need to dismantle the unit and its bulkhead. This method will allow you to identify failed components. If this does not help, then the unit changes completely.

Kein bremslicht

There is no connection with stop signals

Betriebsanleitung (Owner's Handbook)

Read the instructions on the operation

Driving stability

General message indicating a malfunction in the vehicle. In most cases, the problem is accompanied by the inability to start the engine as a result of the discharge of the battery.

Can moment reduction

Malfunction of the digital CAN interface

Checkparklights

A message about the need to check the parking lights. Diagnostics of optics, light sources , as well as fuses and relays is required . The problem of inoperability may be due to breakage or clogging of the contacts of the sensor mounted on the brake pedal.

CheckTrailer Lights

Trailer headlights do not work or function incorrectly, diagnostics of bulbs and wiring are required

CheckTyrePressure

Need to check tire pressure

DSC / 4 × 4 Inactive

No stabilizing effect of DSC or xDrive systems

FuelInject . System

The appearance of failures in the operation of the injection system of the power unit

Lights on

External optics activated

Tempe Outside rature - 5.0 ° C

Ambient air temperature is -5 degrees

SetTyrePressure

The ride height control system is inactive; you must not exceed a vehicle speed of more than 60 km / h. Messages are displayed on the dashboard one after another.

Trailermode

Changing the ride height from optimal to moving under load. Warning lights on the instrument panel for 3 seconds .

Trans FailsafeProg

Activation of emergency operation of the gearbox. The problem is relevant only for automatic transmissions.

Transmissin overheat

Overheating box transmission car

TyreControlInactive

RDC module malfunctioning

Tuge Defect

Damage to one of the tires

B2AAA

Incorrect trouble code reading format. The user needs to use other equipment or software for diagnostics.

120208

Excessive pressure turbocharging

120308, 30FF

Insufficient boost pressure

The problem manifests itself with the following errors:

• a malfunction in the turbine or discharge device;
• reduced pressure of the engine fluid in the engine;
• malfunctions of the EGR system ;
• the appearance of excess air in the intake manifold or air flow is difficult due to clogging of the filter;
• failure of the boost pressure controller.

120408

Inadequate boost pressure. There may be problems with the drive.

244c00

Critically low discharge air pressure. With such a problem, the engine can accelerate poorly, and the box often does not go into manual or sport mode (for automatic transmissions). It is recommended to dismantle the turbine and diagnose it, as well as to make sure that there are no defects and that the unit geometry is correct.

4200a3

A false code that does not indicate a malfunction in the car. The reason is incorrect functioning of the car control unit software or malfunctioning firmware. Also, the code may be informational in nature and not be related to the microprocessor.

3100

Malfunctions of the boost pressure control system. The problem may be air leaks, so you need to check all the lines of the system for leaks.

4166

Malfunctions of the soot particle filter system

4501, 4530

Malfunction of the exhaust gas recirculation control system. With such an error, it is recommended to diagnose all components of the unit, but start with oxygen and air flow sensors. Most likely , one of the devices must be replaced .

285E

Error EML (EML) - a malfunction in the valve control system. There may be problems with starting the engine, up to the impossibility of starting it.

29F2

Low pressure in the low pressure fuel system

2C58

Malfunctions of the boost pressure control system. There was a shutdown of the unit, possible malfunctions in the engine. The injection pressure is outside the limits of the permissible range .

2E81

The speed of the water pump does not match the set values. Most likely, the problem is a motor fault or internal contact closure.

452A

Particulate filter system malfunctions

481A

Large particle filter malfunction

5F12

Depreciation or failure of the brake pads. Perhaps the problem is the operation of the sensor itself, mounted on the pads.

5F13

Worn brake pads in the car. The problem is the rear axle, so you need to test the pads located on the rear wheels.

9C64

Malfunction of the automatic air recirculation control system. The problem must be sought in the wiring or poor-quality contact of one of the sensors. Also, the cause may be a malfunction of the air conditioning control unit or the compressor unit.

30FE

Critically high boost pressure in a turbocharger

377A

Water pump or pump malfunction - device is locked. A replacement mechanism is required since it cannot be repaired at home.

93C1

The malfunction code in the passive safety system may indicate a malfunction in the strap or pillows. It is necessary to test all the sensors and the correctness of their connection, as well as the absence of damage or clogging on the pads. The problem may be in the pretensioner belts or squib pillows .

93D7

A common mistake in the operation of airbags. The user needs to check the operation of all passive safety elements, starting from sensors and ending with the control unit, as well as the Airbag squibs .

9C76

Malfunction of an additional water pump

A106

If the on-board computer (BC) M51 or another version showed this code, this indicates electrical malfunctions associated with the functioning of the passive safety system. Belts and pillows are subject to diagnosis, in particular, their sensors. The problem may be the poor contact of one of the devices with the mains, as well as power surges.

D368

Malfunction of the active steering system. The user needs to check all the sensors and the wiring of the steering column, and also make sure that the devices are in good contact with the network.

P0401

Malfunction associated with the operation of the exhaust gas recirculation system. The problem lies in the insufficient level of recycling .

P0411

On BMW E3 and other versions, this code indicates problems associated with the functioning of the exhaust air supply system. The engine control unit reports an incorrect air flow rate, so the problem may be leakage and lack of tightness.

P0491

Failures in the operation of the exhaust air supply system, the problem is in the first engine bank

002AAC

Malfunctions of the intake system with a variable intake path length. There may be a malfunction of the camshaft or Valvetronic unit . The shaft must be checked for damage to the teeth.

130104

General malfunction code in the operation of the variable valve timing system. It is necessary to test all camshaft controllers and labels on the pulleys. The problem may be the wear or damage of one of the cloves.

130108

The problem of the Vanos system - valve timing

130308

Failures in the operation of the variable valve timing system. Malfunction of the control mechanism, the required position of the shafts is not achieved.

2731

Malfunction of the intake camshaft control system. The problem should be sought in the first and second rows of cylinders .

27BC

Failures in the control function of the camshaft of the exhaust system in the second row. It is reported on the violation of identification tags or valves .

2A6F

Valvetronic valve timing system malfunction - minimum lift limit exceeded

2A9A

Camshaft differences - sensor readings are out of range

2A99

Malfunction of the exhaust camshaft correlation system. The cause of the problem must be sought in the pulley itself, the lack of alignment of marks or mechanical damage to one of the teeth. Also, the problem may be in the camshaft sensor .

P13C0

The variable valve timing system is faulty. The reason must be sought in the valves, the shafts themselves or the sensors.

P0011

Incorrect camshaft position, the problem is in the first engine bank. The engine control unit reports an too early angle for opening the valves, a malfunction of the system is noted. The cause of the problem P0011 may consist in the operation of the engine control unit.

P0012 (0012)

Late position A of the camshaft in the first bank. With such an error, the Check Engine indicator always lights up on the dashboard .

Reasons that could lead to this problem:

• low engine fluid level or critically dirty lubricant; consumables must be changed;
• malfunctions or malfunction of the valve timing mechanism;
• malfunctioning engine fluid control valve;
• open circuit or short circuit of the VVT circuit ;
• malfunction of the wiring supplying the lubrication control valve, possibly a short circuit;
• problems with the operation of the ECM control module.

P0014

Failures in the drive mechanism for changing the valve timing. It reported on too early corner opening valves .

P0015

Malfunctions in the operation of the drive device of the variable valve timing system. The problem is related to the release of the first engine bank. The reason should be sought in the late opening angle.

P0022

Wrong position of camshafts. The problem is the valve opening angle is too late. The cause of the malfunction may consist in incorrect alignment of marks on the pulleys or malfunctions in the functioning of the control module.

P0024

Incorrect engine camshaft position. The problem should be sought in the second bank of the power unit. The reason consists in too early angle opening .

P1017

Malfunctions in the system of changing the valve timing, the problem is in the first engine bank. The reason is the signal arriving at the control unit - the impulse goes beyond the upper or lower range. It is necessary to test the wiring and connectors .

P1030

Faults associated with the operation of the variable valve timing system. The problem is the rejection of control in the first bank of the power unit. The reason should be sought in the power line .

P1553

Incorrect reference value in the position of the crankshaft and camshafts of the intake valves. The resulting value goes beyond the limits of the permissible range .

P2870 (2870)

Stop adaptation of the Vanos system associated with a change in the valve timing

11A002

Incorrect fuel pressure in the line recorded by the control unit

1260

Malfunction of the fuel supply pump control system. It is necessary to check the integrity of the wiring and the quality of the contact of the pump motor with the on-board network. The problem may be a motor failure or damage to the connector. You should also make sure that the relay or fuse responsible for the operation of the fuel pump is operational.

4570

Inadequate fuel rail pressure. The user must test the integrity of all pipes and lines for wear.

09F6

Problems in the operation of the pressure control system in the ramp when starting the power unit (relevant for BMW X1 E84)

29E0

Error in the formation of the air-fuel mixture. It is necessary to check the operation of the fuel filter device, and also to make sure that the oxygen sensors and air mass flow sensors are in working condition.

2E82

Pump malfunction, mechanism shuts down

30BE

Malfunctions in the operation of the high-pressure fuel pump or converter elements. It is necessary to test both nodes and check their wiring. The cause of the problem may be due to a malfunction of one of the fuses or the relay.

2A19

Malfunction of the fuel evaporation valve

2D60

Malfunctions of the fuel quantity control system, it is necessary to check the pumping device

4521

Failures in the boost control system

4620

Incorrect fuel line pressure. The problem is accompanied by a decrease in the power of the power unit and may be associated with a malfunction of the pumping device and sensors.

4B1C

Malfunctions associated with the functioning of the heating mechanism of the fuel filter. The user needs to test the filtering device in detail and replace it in the event of a malfunction. Otherwise, starting the E65 engine or another model will not be possible if the water freezes in the filter.

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Failures in the fuel pressure control system. The operating pressure level is critically low; the control unit also reports a positive adjustment deviation. Check all sensors and trunk integrity.

A6D1

A malfunction of the make-up pump of the heating or heating system. Most likely, the problem is an additional water pump. If the assembly is faulty, it is necessary to check in detail the operation of its brushes for wear and replace the mechanism in case of breakage. A malfunction of the pump will lead to malfunctions in the heating system.

P114B

Malfunctions of the fuel balance formation system. The data received by the microprocessor does not correspond to the normalized parameters or is outside the acceptable range. The user needs to check the oxygen sensor located after the catalytic converter.

P114D

Violation of the fuel balance formation system. The cause of the problem may be the operation of the oxygen controller installed after the catalytic converter.

P0170

Malfunctions in the fuel balance system. The problem P0170 must be sought in the first bank of the power unit. A malfunction is usually accompanied by a limitation of engine power.

P0173

Malfunctions in the fuel balance maintenance system. The problem is in the second bank of the power unit. The reason may be a malfunction of the gasoline pump or one of the elements of the ignition system. It is also necessary to test the operation of oxygen sensors and air flow.

P0420

Malfunction of the catalytic converter. The problem is the first engine bank and indicates no reduced efficiency in the operation of the unit.

Symptoms of error:

1. The car engine does not start. It is possible that the motor starts, but stalls after a few seconds.
2. Increased fuel consumption.
3. The vehicle is gaining speed too slowly. This problem appears until a certain point, which depends on the degree of contamination or damage to the unit. For example, when driving in low gears, speed picks up quickly, and when moving to higher gears - slowly.
4. The engine malfunction check icon on the dashboard lights up.

P2096

Incorrect formation of the air-fuel mixture and a malfunction in the fuel balance system. In practice, this problem is usually associated with malfunctions in the operation of oxygen controllers and air mass flow. In the first bank of the engine, a lean fuel mixture is observed.