OBD-3

BMW Fault Codes (DTCs)

Below is a comprehensive listing of BMW DTCs and
the corresponding SAE P-codes.
Table a. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
BMW
code
P-code Fault type and
function
Signal type and
range
Explanation
1 Ignition coil cyl.2 Input analog timing
(100 mV)
DME initiates secondary ignition for
each cylinder then looks for feedback
through shunt resistor in harness to
determine if ignition actually occurred.
2 Ignition coil cyl.4 Input analog timing
(100 mV)
DME initiates secondary ignition for
each cylinder then looks for feedback
through shunt resistor in harness to
determine if ignition actually occurred.
3 Ignition coil cyl.6 Input analog timing
(100 mV)
DME initiates secondary ignition for
each cylinder then looks for feedback
through shunt resistor in harness to
determine if ignition actually occurred.
5 P0202 Injector circuit cyl.
2
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
6 P0201 Injector circuit cyl.
1
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
8 P0101 Mass air flow circuit
range/perf.
Input analog (0-
5V)
Failed signal range check against
predefined diagnostic limits.
10 Engine coolant
temp. circuit
range/perf.
Input analog (0-
5V)
Signal range is checked against
predefined diagnostic limits within
specific engine operations.
11 Coolant temp.
coolant outlet
Input analog (0-
5V)
Signal range is checked against
predefined diagnostic limits within
specific engine operations.
14 P0111 Intake air temp.
range/performance
Input analog (0-
5V)
Signal range is checked against
predefined diagnostic limits within
specific engine operations.
18 P1397 Exhaust cam Input analog Internal check of phase shift from
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position sensor
malfunction
phase shift (0-5V) camshaft sensor - should change
during every crankshaft
revolution.Phase shift occurs due to
2:1 relationship between camshafts.
19 P1529 VANOS solenoid
activation, exhaust
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
21 P1525 VANOS solenoid
activation, intake
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
22 P0203 Injector circuit cyl.
3
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
23 P0206 Injector circuit cyl.
6
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
24 P0204 Injector circuit cyl.
4
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
25 P0135 Oxygen sensor
heater pre-cat
(Bank1)
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
27 P1550 Idle control valve
closing coil
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
29 Ignition coil cyl.1 Input analog timing
(100 mV)
DME initiates secondary ignition for
each cylinder then looks for feedback
through shunt resistor in harness to
determine if ignition actually occurred.
30 Ignition coil cyl.3 Input analog timing
(100 mV)
DME initiates secondary ignition for
each cylinder then looks for feedback
through shunt resistor in harness to
determine if ignition actually occurred.
31 Ignition coil cyl.5 Input analog timing DME initiates secondary ignition for
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(100 mV) each cylinder then looks for feedback
through shunt resistor in harness to
determine if ignition actually occurred.
33 P0205 Injector circuit cyl.
5
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
35 P1453 Secondary air
injection pump
Output digital
on/off (active low)
TDME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
36 MS 43 Main relay
malfunction
Input analog (0-
12V)
Signal range check between DME
ignition analog input and main relay
power circuit analog input.
38 MS 43 Clutch switch faulty Input digital (0-
12V)
Plausibility check of clutch switch and
DME internal values such as load and
engine speed.
39 Brake light switch,
and brake light
plausibility test
Input digital (0-
12V)
When brake light switch is active,
brake light test switch must be also
active. If not, fault is stored.
40 Brake light switch,
pedal sensor
plausibility test
Input digital /
analog (0-12V / 0-
5V)
If pedal sensor is showing angle
greater than "limp home angle" and
additionally brake light switch is
active, fault is stored.
42 Multi functional
steering wheel,
redundant code
Input binary
stream (0-12V)
Every signal from cruise control
switch is transferred redundantly. A
fault is set whenever two redundant
information paths are showing a
different status.
43 Multi functional
steering wheel,
control switch
Input binary
stream (0-12V)
When status from cruise control
showing set/accelerate and
deceleration are same time, fault is
set.
45 Multi functional
steering wheel,
toggle-bit
Input binary
stream (0-12V)
Every 0.5 sec. a message that
includes a toggle bit (toggles between
0->1 and 1->0) is transmitted.
Change bit is monitored to indicate
proper function.
47 MS 43 Torque monitoring
level 1
DME internal
values logical
48 MS 43 Internal control
module
DME HW test
memory
49 ECU internal test DME HW test
50 P1145 Running losses Output digital DME final stage will set flag
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MS 42 valve (3/2), final
stage
on/off (active low) whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
MS 43 ECU internal test DME HW test
51 MS 43 ECU internal test DME HW test
52 Rear exhaust valve
flap
Output digital
steady (active low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
53 P1509 Idle control valve
opening coil
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
55 P0155 Oxygen sensor
heater pre-cat
(Bank 2)
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
56 Ignition feedback,
interruption at
shunt resistor
Input analog (32V) Check for correct signal voltage. If
voltage is 32V (limitation voltage)
then secondary ignition voltage is
detected and shunt resistor may be
faulty.
57 P0325 Knock sensor 1
circuit, (Bank 1)
circuit continuity
Input analog
amplitude (13-
19kHz)
Plausibility check between knock
sensor amplitude during knocking
with internal knock detection mapped
DME values.
59 P0330 Knock sensor 2
circuit, (Bank 2)
circuit continuity
Input analog
amplitude (13-
19kHz)
Plausibility check between knock
sensor amplitude during knocking
with internal knock detection mapped
DME values.
61 P0141 Oxygen sensor
heater post-cat
(Bank 2)
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
62 P0412 Secondary air
injection system
switching valve
Output digital
on/off (active low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
65 P0340 Intake cam position
sensor, malfunction
Input analog
phase shift 0-5V
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
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between output transistor and
component exists.
68 EVAP system,
purge control valve
circuit
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
69 Relay fuel pump Output digital
on/off (active low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
74 AC compressor
relay
Output digital
on/off (active low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
79 P0161 Oxygen sensor
heater post-cat
(Bank 1)
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
83 P0335 Crankshaft position
sensor, malfunction
Input digital (0-
12V)
Checks for correct signal pattern and
correct number of expected flywheel
teeth.
100 P0601 Internal control
module, memory
check sum or
communication
DME internal
values logical
Internal hardware test of RAM, ROM,
and Flash Prom.
103 P1519 VANOS faulty
reference value
intake
DME internal
values logical
Maximum VANOS adjustment angle,
checked at every engine start must
be within a specified limit.
104 P1520 VANOS faulty
reference value
exhaust
DME internal
values logical
Maximum VANOS adjustment angle,
checked at every engine start must
be within a specified limit.
105 P1522 VANOS stuck
(Bank 1) intake
DME internal
values
Monitoring of a desired VANOS
adjustment within a predefined
diagnostic time limit.
106 P1523 VANOS stuck
(Bank 2) exhaust
DME internal
values
Monitoring of a desired VANOS
adjustment within a predefined
diagnostic time limit.
109 P1580 Motor throttle valve
pulse width not
plausible
Output digital
pulse width (0-
12V)
Throttle position control algorithm
checks for problems with mechanical
coupling spring within motor throttle
body.
110 P1542 Pedal sensor Input analog (0- Failed signal range check against
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potentiometer 1 5V) predefined diagnostic limits.
111 P1542 Pedal Sensor
Potentiometer 2
Input analog (0-
5V)
Failed signal range check against
predefined diagnostic limits.
112 P0120
MS 42
Motor throttle valve
potentiometer 1
Input analog (0-
5V)
Failed signal range check against
predefined diagnostic limits.
MS 43 Throttle position
sensor 1
Input analog (0-
5V)
Failed signal range check against
predefined diagnostic limits.
113 P0120 Motor throttle valve
potentiometer 2
Input analog (0-
5V)
Failed signal range check against
predefined diagnostic limits.
114 P1580
MS 42
Motor throttle valve
final stage
DME internal test Final stage inside DME (special H-
bridge), will set internal flag whenever
a short to ground, a short to battery
voltage or a disconnection occurs.
MS 43 A second pedal
sensor range
check failure is
determined
DME internal
values logical
If pedal sensor malfunction is
determined, followed by a second
malfunction, a signal is sent.
115 P1623
MS 42
Output voltage 5V
for potentiometer
operation 1
DME internal (5V) Check for proper 5 volts supply to
potentiometers is possible within a
predefined voltage limit.
MS 43 Range check for
throttle position
adaptation
Input analog (0-
5V)
Range check for closed position of
throttle sensors.
116 P1623 Output voltage for
potentiometer
operation 2
DME internal (5V) Check for proper 5 volts supply to
potentiometers is possible within a
predefined voltage limit.
117 P1542 Pedal sensor
potentiometer
plausibility
Input analog (0-
5V)
If there is a difference greater than
specified between two redundant
signals from potentiometer, fault will
be set.
118 P0120
MS 42
Motor throttle
feedback
potentiometer
plausibility
Input analog (0-
5V)
If there is a difference greater than
specified between two redundant
signals from potentiometer, fault will
be set.
MS 43 Throttle position
sensor 1;
plausibility check
sensor 1 to mass
air flow meter
DME internal
values
Signal range is checked against
predetermined diagnostic limits.
Rationality check with mass air flow
meter.
119 P1580
MS 42
MDK, throttle
mechanical sticking
DME internal test Throttle doesn't reach desired
opening angle within a specified time.
MS 43 Throttle position
sensor 2;
plausibility check
sensor 1 to mass
DME internal
values
Signal range is checked against
predetermined diagnostic limits.
Rationality check with mass air flow
meter.
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air flow meter
120 P1542
MS 42
Pedal sensor/
motor throttle valve
potentiometer not
plausible
DME internal
values logical
motor
Signal from motor throttle valve
potentiometer must be equal signal
from pedal sensor potentiometer plus
any adaptive values.
MS 43 Plausibility check
between brake
switch and pedal
sensor
Input digital /
analog
Plausibility check between constant
pedal value and brake switch. First
pedal value must be constant and for
next step brake switch must be
active.
122 P1101 Oil temp. sensor
malfunction
Input analog (0-
5V)
Signal range is checked against
predefined diagnostic limits and
calculated temperature.
123 P1622 Electric thermostat
control, final stage
Output digital
on/off (active low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
124 P1593 DISA, range/perf. Output digital
on/off (active low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
125 Coolant fan, final
stage
Output digital
on/off (active low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
126 P1470
MS 42
LDP-magnetic
valve
Output digital
on/off (active low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
MS 43 DMTL valve Output digital
on/off (active low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
127 Fuel pump Output digital
on/off (active low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
128 EWS signal not
present or faulty
Input binary
stream bit data (0-
12V)
During time out check no signal was
present within specific time or faulty
information from serial interface
(parity, overrun, etc.).
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130 CAN time out
(ASC1)
Input binary
stream bit data (0-
12V)
CAN message between DME/EGS
not received within expected time.
131 CAN time out (instr
2)
Input binary
stream bit data (0-
12V)
CAN message between DME/EGS
not received within expected time.
132 CAN time out (instr
3)
Input binary
stream bit data (0-
12V)
CAN message between DME/EGS
not received within expected time.
133 CAN time out
(ASC3)
Input binary
stream bit data (0-
12V)
CAN message between DME/EGS
not received within expected time.
135 MS 43 Limp home position
adaptation
necessary
DME internal
values logical
Limp home position must be in
specified range. If range is exceeded,
a fault is set.
136 MS 43 Motor throttle valve
open / closing test
failed
DME internal
values logical
From limp home mode position,
throttle valve will be open, afterwards
it must fall back into limp home
position. If fall back position is not in
specified range, fault is set.
140 P1475 LDP reed-switch
not closed
Input digital on/off
(0-12V)
With shut off valve open and no
pressure on system, reed contact
should be closed, showing a "high
signal". If not the case in beginning of
every diagnostics check, a signal is
sent.
140 MS 43 DMTL pump final
stage
Output digital
on/off (active low)
DME final stage will set flag
whenever a short to ground, a short
to battery voltage or a disconnection
between output transistor and
component exists.
141 P1477 EVAP: reed switch
not closed, doesn't
open or doesn't
close
Input digital on/off
(0-12V)
Within predetermined time LDP reed
switch signal must change from high
to low or from low to high or LDP reed
switch is "low" for longer than
predetermined time.
142 P1477 EVAP: reed switch
not closed, doesn't
open or doesn't
close
Input digital on/off
(0-12V)
Within predetermined time LDP reed
switch signal must change from high
to low or from low to high or LDP reed
switch is "low" for longer than
predetermined time.
142 MS 43 DMTL module fault DME internal
values logical
143 P1476 EVAP: clamped
tube check
Input digital
frequency (0-12V)
Frequency of LDP pumps reed switch
is lower then predetermined limit.
Volume of leak is determined to be
too small (i.e. pinched or restricted
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hose)
146 MS 43 Range check
voltage supply
pedal sensor 2 and
throttle position
sensors
DME internal input
analog
Supply voltage for sensors must be
within a specified range.
147 MS 43 Range check
voltage supply
pedal sensor 2 and
throttle position
sensors
DME internal input
analog
Supply voltage for sensors must be
within a specified range.
149 P1140 Motor throttle
feedback
potentiometer and
air mass sensor
signal not plausible
Input analog (0-
5V)
Signal from motor throttle valve
potentiometer must be suitable to
signal from air mass sensor. A fault is
set if difference exceeds specified
limit.
150 P0130 Oxygen sensor
pre-cat (Bank 1),
short to battery
volt.
Input analog (0-
5V)
Oxygen sensor signal range is
checked to determine if electrical
shorts exist on input line. Voltage
signal has to be within a
predetermined range (0.1V -1V) or a
fault will set.
151 P0130 Oxygen sensor
pre-cat (Bank 1),
short to ground
Input analog (0-
5V)
Oxygen sensor signal range is
checked to determine if electrical
shorts exist on input line. Voltage
signal must be within a
predetermined range (0.1V -1V) or
fault will set.
152 P0130 Oxygen sensor
pre-cat (Bank 1),
disconnection
Input analog (0-
5V)
Oxygen sensor signal range is
checked to determine if electrical
disconnection exist on input line.
153 P0150 Oxygen sensor
pre-cat (Bank 2),
short to battery
volt.
Input analog (0-
5V)
Oxygen sensor signal range is
checked to determine if electrical
shorts exist on input line. Voltage
signal must be within a
predetermined range (0.1V -1V) or
fault will set.
154 P0150 Oxygen sensorpre-
cat (Bank 2), short
to ground
Input analog (0-
5V)
Oxygen sensor signal range is
checked to determine if electrical
shorts exist on input line. Voltage
signal must be within a
predetermined range (0.1V -1V) or
fault will set.
155 P0150 Oxygen sensor
pre-cat (Bank 2),
disconnection
Input analog (0-
5V)
Oxygen sensor signal range is
checked to determine if electrical
disconnection exist on input line.
156 P0136 Oxygen sensor
post-cat (Bank 1),
Input analog (0-
5V)
Oxygen sensor signal range is
checked to determine if electrical
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short to battery
volt.
shorts exist on input line. Voltage
signal must be within a
predetermined range (0.1V -1V) or
fault will set.
157 P0136 Oxygen sensor
Post Cat. (Bank 1),
short to ground
Input analog (0-
5V)
Oxygen sensor signal range is
checked to determine if electrical
shorts exist on input line. Voltage
signal must be within a
predetermined range (0.1V -1V) or
fault will set.
159 P0156 Oxygen sensor
Post Cat. (Bank 2),
short to battery
volt.
Input analog (0-
5V)
Oxygen sensor signal range is
checked to determine if electrical
shorts exist on input line. Voltage
signal must be within a
predetermined range (0.1V -1V) or
fault will set.
160 P0156 Oxygen sensor
post-cat (Bank 2),
short to ground
Input analog (0-
5V)
Oxygen sensor signal range is
checked to determine if electrical
shorts exist on input line. Voltage
signal must be within a
predetermined range (0.1V -1V) or
fault will set.
160 MS 43 Throttle valve
position controller
DME internal
values logical
161 MS 43 Throttle valve
position controller
DME internal
values logical
162 MS 43 Throttle valve
position controller
DME internal
values logical
168 MS 43 Throttle valve
position, throttle
sticking
DME internal test
calculated
169 MDK final stage
shut off
DME internal test This fault indicates problem on pedal
sensor, throttle potentiometer or
throttle. A separately stored fault
code indicates problem.
171 P0601 System has been
shut down due to
safety controller
DME internal test Safety controller has shut down motor
throttle valve function due to not
plausible MDK input values.
172 P1542 Pedal sensor
potentiometer short
between two
potentiometer
paths
DME internal
check
5 volts for potentiometers are
switched on within a specific time
pattern.
173 P0120 Motor throttle valve
potentiometer
contact short
Rationality check Motor throttle valve potentiometer
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174 P0120 Motor throttle valve
potentiometer
adaptation of idle
end position
Input analog (0-
5V)
Signal for idle position must be within
a specified range. If range is
exceeded, fault is set.
175 Pedal sensor
potentiometer 1
adaptation of the
idle end position
Input analog (0-
5V)
Signal for idle position must be within
a specified range. If range is
exceeded, fault is set.
176 P1542 Pedal sensor
potentiometer 2
adaptation of the
idle end position
Input analog (0-
5V)
Signal for idle position must be within
a specified range. If range is
exceeded, fault is set.
188 P1132 Oxygen sensor
heater, pre-cat
(Bank 1),
insufficient
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME internally calculated heater
power is checked against predefined
diagnostic limits.
189 P1133 Oxygen sensor
heater, pre-cat
(Bank 2),
insufficient
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME internally calculated heater
power is checked against predefined
diagnostic limits.
190 P1186 Oxygen sensor-
heater, post-cat
(Bank 1),
insufficient
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME internally calculated heater
power is checked against predefined
diagnostic limits.
191 P1187 Oxygen sensor
heater, post-cat
(Bank 2),
insufficient
Output digital
pulse width (active
low)
DME internally calculated heater
power is checked against predefined
diagnostic limits.
197 MS 43 Signal range check DME internal
analog input
202 P0170 Fuel trim (Bank 1),
O2 control limit
DME internal
values logical
Controller for lambda is too long
beyond a min. or a max.
203 P0173 Fuel Trim (Bank 2),
O2 control limit
DME internal
values logical
Controller for lambda is too long
beyond a min. or a max.
204 P0505 Idle control system,
idle speed not
plausible
DME internal
values logical
Functional check between actual
engine speed (RPM) and
predetermined RPM exceeds
maximum deviation of +200/-100
RPM.
208 EWS, engine
speed check not ok
DME internal test Engine speed signal is transferred by
EWS to DME. Fault is set if
transferred signal is not reflecting
engine speed due to input problem in
EWS.
209 EWS, content of
message
Input binary
stream bit data (0-
Content of binary message received
from EWS invalid.
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12V)
210 Ignition feedback,
faulty (>2 cylinders)
Input analog timing
(100 mV)
Check for correct signal timing after
each ignition has been initiated by
feedback signal. If more than two
ignition signals are not recognized
than there might be a problem in
feedback line.
211 P1510 Idle control valve
stuck
DME internal
values logical
Functional check against a calculated
value by monitoring flow though air
mass meter to determine if idle valve
is mechanically stuck open. Tested
during closed throttle.
214 P0500 Vehicle speed
sensor
Input digital
frequency (0-12V)
Signal range is checked against
predefined diagnostic limits. No
vehicle speed is observed after
specific time when compared to
engine speed and load equivalent to
moving vehicle.
215 P0136 Oxygen sensor
post-cat (Bank 1),
disconnection
Input analog (0-
5V)
Oxygen sensor signal range is
checked to determine if electrical
disconnection exist on input line.
216 P0136 Oxygen sensor
post-cat (Bank 2),
disconnection
Input analog (0-
5V)
Oxygen sensor signal range is
checked to determine if electrical
disconnection exist on input line.
217 P0505 CAN time out
(EGS1)
Input digital binary
information(0-12V)
CAN message between DME/EGS
was not received within expected
time.
219 CAN-chip, bus off Input digital binary
information (0-
12V)
Hardware test determines if CAN bus
is off line. Data transmission is
disturbed.
220 P1184 Oxygen sensor
post-cat (Bank 1)
slow response time
Input analog (high
is lean) (0-5V)
Checks amount of time oxygen
sensor stays in rich or lean state. If it
remains there too long in either, fault
will set.
221 P1185 Oxygen sensor
post-cat (Bank 2)
slow response time
Input analog (high
is lean) (0-5V)
Checks amount of time oxygen
sensor stays in rich or lean state. If it
remains there too long in either fault
will set.
222 P0125 Insufficient coolant
temp. to permit
closed loop
operation
Input analog (0-
5V)
Comparison of actual coolant
temperature against calculated DME
value which varies with load signal.
223 P1180 Oxygen sensor
post-cat (Bank 1),
switching time slow
Input analog (high
is lean) (0-5V)
Checks amount of time oxygen
sensor takes to switch from rich to
lean and vice versa. If too long, fault
will set.
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224 P1181 Oxygen sensor
post-cat (Bank 2),
switching time slow
Input analog (high
is lean) (0-5V)
Checks amount of time oxygen
sensor takes to switch from rich to
lean and vice versa. If too long, fault
will set.
225 P1192 Post-cat sensor
(Bank 1); trim
control
Input analog (0-
5V)
Rationality check for O2 control
adaptation with post catalyst sensor
bank 1.
226 P0193 Post-cat sensor
(Bank 2); trim
control
Input analog (0-
5V)
Rationality check for O2 control
adaptation with post catalyst sensor
bank 2.
227 P0188 Fuel trim (Bank 1),
O2 control
adaptation limit
DME internal
values logical
Range control of adaptation values.
228 P0189 Fuel trim (Bank 2),
O2 control
adaptation limit
DME internal
values logical
Range control of adaptation values.
229 P0133 Oxygen sensor
pre-cat (Bank 1,
slow response time
Input analog (high
is lean) (0-5V)
Checks amount of time oxygen
sensor takes to switch from rich to
lean and vice versa. If too long, fault
will set.
230 P0153 Oxygen sensor
pre-cat (Bank 2),
slow response time
Input analog (high
is lean) (0-5V)
Checks amount of time oxygen
sensor stays in its rich or lean state. If
it remains there too long in either fault
will set.
231 P1178 Oxygen sensor
pre-cat (Bank 1),
switch time too
slow
Input analog (high
is lean) (0-5V)
Checks amount of time oxygen
sensor takes to switch from rich to
lean and vice versa. If it takes too
long to switch fault will set.
232 P0179 Oxygen sensor
pre-cat (Bank 2),
switch time too
slow
Input analog (high
is lean) (0-5V)
Checks amount of time oxygen
sensor takes to switch from rich to
lean and vice versa. If it takes too
long to switch fault will set.
233 P0420 Catalyst efficiency
(Bank 1), below
threshold
Input analog (0-
5V)
Compares value of pre-cat oxygen
sensor to value of post-cat oxygen
sensor to measure oxygen storage
capability / efficiency of catalytic
converter. Post-cat oxygen sensor
must be relatively lean.
234 P0430 Catalyst efficiency
(Bank 2), below
threshold
Input analog (0-
5V)
Compares value of pre-cat oxygen
sensor to value of post-cat oxygen
sensor to measure oxygen storage
capability / efficiency of catalytic
converter. Post-cat oxygen sensor
must be relatively lean.
235 P1190 Pre-cat sensor
(Bank 1):trim
control
Input analog (high
is rich) (0-1V)
Rationality check for O2 control
adaptation with pre-cat sensor bank 1
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236 P1191 Pre-cat sensor
(Bank 2):trim
control
Input analog (high
is rich) (0-1V)
Rationality check for O2 control
adaptation with pre-cat sensor bank 2
238 P0301 Cyl. 1 misfire
detected
DME internal
values logical
Crankshaft speed/acceleration is
monitored by crank sensor. Time for
each cylinder combustion is
compared against avg. of others. If
time for cylinder 1 is longer, fault will
set.
239 P0302 Cyl. 2 misfire
detected
DME internal
values logical
Crankshaft speed/acceleration is
monitored by crank sensor. Time for
each cylinder combustion is
compared against avg. of others. If
time for cylinder 2 is longer, fault will
set.
240 P0303 Cyl. 3 misfire
detected
DME internal
values logical
Crankshaft speed/acceleration is
monitored by crank sensor. Time for
each cylinder combustion is
compared against avg. of others. If
time for cylinder 3 is longer, fault will
set.
241 P0304 Cyl. 4 misfire
detected
DME internal
values logical
Crankshaft speed/acceleration is
monitored by crank sensor. Time for
each cylinder combustion is
compared against avg. of others. If
time for cylinder 4 is longer, fault will
set.
242 P0305 Cyl. 5 misfire
detected
DME internal
values logical
Crankshaft speed/acceleration is
monitored by crank sensor. Time for
each cylinder combustion is
compared against avg. of others. If
time for cylinder 5 is longer, fault will
set.
243 P0306 Cyl. 6 misfire
detected
DME internal
values logical
Crankshaft speed/acceleration is
monitored by crank sensor. Time for
each cylinder combustion is
compared against avg. of others. If
time for cylinder 6 is longer, fault will
set.
244 Segment timing
faulty, flywheel
adaptation
Input analog (0-
5V)
Flywheel segments are monitored
during deceleration to establish
baseline for misfire calculation. If
segments are too long/short (bad
flywheel) and exceed limit, fault will
be set.
245 P1423 Secondary air
injection (Bank 1),
flow too low
Input analog (0-
5V)
Checks to see if oxygen sensor
reacts to increase in unmetered
airflow generated by secondary air
pump operation. Oxygen sensor must
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sense lean condition or fault will set.
246 P1421 Secondary air
injection (Bank 2),
flow too low
Input analog (0-
5V)
Checks to see if oxygen sensor
reacts to increase in unmetered
airflow generated by secondary air
pump operation. Oxygen sensor must
sense lean condition or fault will set.
247 P1432 Secondary air
valve stuck open
Input analog (0-
5V)
Checks to see if oxygen sensor
reacts to increase in unmetered
airflow generated by secondary air
pump operation. Oxygen sensor must
sense lean condition or fault will set.
248 P1184 Post-cat sensor;
signal after decel
phase not
plausible; (Bank 1)
Input analog (0-
5V)
Signal is checked for a lean signal in
decel and a transition between lean
to rich after decel
249 P1185 Post-cat sensor;
signal after decel
phase not
plausible; (Bank 2)
Input analog (0-
5V)
Signal is checked for a lean signal in
decel and a transition between lean
to rich after decel
250 P0440 Functional check
purge valve
Input analog (0-
5V)
This functional check looks for
reaction of oxygen sensor signal
during canister purging. Oxygen
sensor, air flow meter and RPM
values must react to purging of
canister.

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