Fault codes

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2008 BMW X6
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Check engine light is on, scanned and found following codes :

2ABE : charging pressure sensor 2, electrical.
3100 : charging pressure control, switch-off.

tried to clear those codes but they come back!
any advice and help?
Thanks

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KEN L

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It sounds like the alternator is out and needs replacement.

Here are a couple of guides to help confirm the problem so you can get it fixed:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

This will give you an idea of what you are in for when changing the unit.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Clear the codes once you are done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/check-engine-light-clear-codes

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken

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Friday, October 6th, 2017 AT 12:01 PM

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Hi,
I think this problem belong to turbo charging pressure or catalytic converter system.
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Saturday, October 7th, 2017 AT 4:31 AM

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Throttle body & turbo pipe has been cleaned and every thing is okay now.
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Sunday, October 8th, 2017 AT 8:58 AM

KEN L

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Sorry didn't know it was a turbo. DOH

Please use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.

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Monday, October 9th, 2017 AT 10:14 AM

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