Monday, May 25, 2020

2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N52K) P Code Charts

P1553

2A99 – P1553

Information saved in

DME

Fault code

2A99 – P1553

Fault text

Crankshaft – exhaust camshaft, correlation

Fault description

Engine Position System ‘B’ Performance (Bank 1)

Condition for fault identification

Test condition:

NWA synchronized, adaptation enabled

Terminal condition: Terminal 15 on

Voltage condition:

none

Condition for fault memory entry

On each camshaft tooth flank when the position is out of

tolerance.

Action in service

1. Check position (valve timing setting) of camshaft and

reluctor

2. Check timing chain and tensioner mechanism.

3. Check VANOS solenoid for dirt and contamiantion

4. Check torque on crankshaft center bolt

Fault effect and breakdown warning

Driver information

Warning light:

MIL 2nd DC,

CAM operates in emergency default mode