2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N52K) P Code Charts
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P0038
2C9E – P0038
Information saved in
DME
Fault code
2C9E – P0038
Fault text
Oxygen sensor heating behind catalytic converter, activation
Fault description
HO2S Heater Control Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
Driver circuit diagnosis for O2 sensor heater
UBatt > 10V
Sensors installed
No fault memories
Terminal condition: Terminal 15, engine on
Voltage condition:
none
Condition for fault memory entry
Active immediately after terminal 15 change; electr. faults
entered within a few seconds
Action in service
39
1. Visual inspection of wires, DME plug and O2 sensor for
damage
2. Check wires
3. Check plug-in connections DME Wiring harness
Downstream O2 sensor behind catalyst for Bank 1
4. Replace O2 sensor
5. Replace DME
Fault effect and breakdown warning
