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P2BAA BMW Fault Code

Check P2BAA OBD Fault Code Reason
Description:

The issue covered by the bulletin involves a power steering noise/whine or fluid leak from the power steering pump, gear or high pressure side power steering hose during extreme low outdoor temperature operation.

P2BAA Code Symptoms :

See P2BAA in engine

When you turn on the ignition, the Service Engine Soon or Check Engine P2BAA light should flash briefly, indicating that the OBD system is ready to scan your vehicle for any malfunctions. After this brief flash, the light should stay off while you drive as long as no problems are detected. If so, you'll be glad to know that your vehicle is equipped with an early warning system that could save you time, money, and fuel in addition to helping protect the P2BAA!

Diagnosis And Repairing P2BAA

P2BAA OBD2 specifically refers to the camshaft (cam) timing. In this case, if the cam timing is over-retarded, the engine light will be illluminated and the code will be set.

How to fix P2BAA code ?

See P2BAA repair manual
  • Continuous oil flow to the VCT piston chamber
  • Erratic camshaft position due to low oil pressure
  • Camshaft Position Sensor harness is open or shorted
  • Faulty TCM or TCM programming

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