Fault codes

2008 BMW X6

125,123 MILES • V6 • AWD • AUTOMATIC

MB-POWER

MEMBER
80 POSTS

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

Oct 5, 2017 at 1:35 AM

STRAILER

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
54,832 POSTS

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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Oct 6, 2017 at 12:01 PM

MB-POWER

MEMBER
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Hi,
I think this problem belong to turbo charging pressure or catalytic converter system.
thanks

Oct 7, 2017 at 4:31 AM

MB-POWER

MEMBER
80 POSTS

throttle body & turbo pipe has been cleaned and every thing is okay now.
thanks

Oct 8, 2017 at 8:58 AM

STRAILER

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
54,832 POSTS

Sorry didn't know it was a turbo. DOH

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

Cheers, Ken

Oct 9, 2017 at 10:14 AM

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