check engine BMW 540i 1997 E39 Workshop Manual

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On-Board Diagnostics
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
(DTCs)
Below is a listing of E39 powertrain (automatic transmission
and engine)
SAE P-codes, the corresponding BMW fault
codes, and the fault code definitions.
BMW fault codes expand on the SAE sanctioned DTCs and
are accessible primarily through the BMW diagnostic scan
tool or a BMW-specific scan tool.
l~utomatic transmission diagnostic trouble codes
P-code
IBMW-FC I DTC Definition
Ip0560 196 ISystem Voltage I
IPO~OO I129 l~eriai Communication Link I
1~0715 116 I InpuVTurbine Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit I
PO600
PO601
PO603
PO606
PO705
PO705
PO709
144
80
81
82
8
60
60
PO71 5
PO71 6
PO717
PO720
PO720
PO720
I I
PO721 159 loutput Speed Sensor Circuit RangeIPerformance I
Serial Communication Link
Internal Control Module Memory Check Sum Error
Internal Control Module Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Error
ECMIPCM Processor
Transmission Range Sensor 'A' Circuit Maliunction (PRNDL Input)
Transmission Range Sensor
'A' Circuit Malfunction (PRNDL input)
Transmission Range Sensor
'A' Circuit Intermittent
I I'
1~0722 132 IOutput Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal I
33
33
33
32
42
59
PO720
I I
PO727 1150 I Engine Speed Input Circuit No Signal
InpuVTurbine Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit
inpuVTurbine Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit RangeiPerformance
InpuVTurbine Speed Sensor 'A' Circuit No Signal
Output Speed Sensor Circuit
Output Speed Sensor Circuit
Out~ut Speed Sensor Circuit
PO720 1106 /output Speed Sensor Circuit
62
Output Speed Sensor Circuit
PO730
PO730
PO731
PO731
PO731 I I
100
102
50
51
100
PO731
incorrect Gear Ratio
Incorrect Gear Ratio
Gear 1 incorrect Ratio
Gear 1 incorrect Ratio
Gear 1 Incorrect Ratio
PO732 152 /Gear 2 Incorrect Ratio
131
Gear
1 Incorrect Ratio

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OBD-12
On-Board Diagnostics
Automatic transmission diagnostic trouble codes (continued)
P-code
PI747
PI747
PI 747
PI748
PI748 I I
PI748
PI748
PI748
PI 748
PI 749
PI 750
P1750
PI761
PI761
BMW-FC
150
151
156
15
80
-- PI762
PI763
PI764
PI765
PI765
PI765
P1770
DTC Definition
CAN-BUS Monitoring
CAN-Bus Monitoring
CAN-Bus Monitoring
Transmission Control Module Self-Test
Transmission
Control Module Self-Test
PI748 182 l~ransmission Control Module Self-Test
81
103
105
110
I I
Transmission Control Module Self-Test
Transmission Control Module Self-Test
Transmission Control Module Self-Test
Transmission Control Module Self-Test
19
19
19
147
154
158
146
PI 790
PI791
P1792
PI 794
PI 801
P1802
PI 803
PI 831 Shiftiock Solenoid High input
Shiftlock Solenoid
Low Input
Shiftlock Solenoid Open Circuit
CAN Throttle Valve
CAN Throttle Valve
CAN Throttle Valve
CAN
Torpue Interlace
CAN Torque Reduction
PI 780
I I -
108
54
96
2 19
PI 780 1163 ICAN Torque Reduction
152
80
81
82
80
16
17 18
1 Secondary Pressure Solenoid Communication Error
(M52: Internal
Transmission Control Module Memory Error)
Secondary Pressure Solenoid Circuit
Rangelperformance (System Voltage Input Low)
Secondary Pressure Solenoid Circuit
RangeIPerformance (System Voltage Input Low)
Shiftioclc Solenoid
Shiftiocic Solenoid
internal Transmission Control Module Memory ChecksumlEPROM Error
internal Transmission Control Module Memory
ChecksumIEEPROM Error
internal Transmission Control Module Watchdog Error
internal Transmission Control Module Memory Checksum Error
Shift Solenoid
'A' Low Input
Shift Solenoid
'8' Low Input
Shift Solenoid
'C' Low input
Pressure Control Solenoid
'A' Circuit High
Pressure Control Solenoid 'B' Circuit High
PI832
PI833 13 IPressure Control Solenoid 'C' Circuit High
2

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OBD-15
On-Board ~iagnosticsl
Engine diagnostic trouble codes: M52 engine (continued)
P-code
PO340
PO412
PO420
PO430
PO440
PO441
PO442
PO443
PO500
PO505
PO600
PO601
PO601
I PO601
~1132
~1133
BMW-FC
65
62
233
234
250 144
-
145
68
214
i I
DTC Definition
Camshalt Position Sensor 'A' Circuit (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit
Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold
(Bank 1)
Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
Evaporative Emission System
Eva~orative Emission Svstem Incorrect Purge Flow .
Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (small leak)
Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit
Vehicle Speed Sensor 'A'
204
21 7
100
170
171
188
189
PI161
PI180
PI181
PI184
PI185
PI178
02 Sensor Heater Control Circuit (Bank 2 Sensor 2) I
idle Air Control System
Serial Communication
Link
Internal Control Module Memory Check Sum Error
Internal Control Module Memory
Check Sum Error
Internal Control Module Memory
Check Sum Error
02 Sensor Heater Control Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor
1)
02 Sensor Heater Control Circuit (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit RangeIPerlormance Problem PI140
I
I I
P1188 1227 I Fuel Control (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
PI145 150 /Solenoid Valve Running Losses Control Circuit Electrical
149
122
223
224
220 221
231
I I
P1189 1228 I Fuel Control (Banlc 2 Sensor 1)
Fuel Trim Adaptation Additive High (Bank 2) (M52: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit)
02 Sensor Signal Circuit Slow Switching from Rich to Lean
(Bank 1 Sensor 2)
02 Sensor Signal Circuit Slow Switching from Rich to Lean
(Bank 2 Sensor 2)
H02S Sensor Voltage Excursion Electrical (Banlc 1 Sensor 1)
HO2S Sensor Voltage Excursion Electrical (Banlc 2 Sensor 1)
02 Sensor Sianai Circuit Slow Switchina from Rich to Lean (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
02 Sensor Signal Circuit Slow Switching from Rich to Lean (Bank 2 Sensor 1) PI179
I I
PI190 1235 I Pre Catalyst Fuel Trim System (Banlc 1)
PI186 1190 102 Sensor Heater Control Circuit (Banlc 1 Sensor 2)
232
I I
PI191 1236 I Pre
Catalyst Fuel Trim System (Banlc 2)
PI192
. . -- - i Pi193 1226 I Post Catalvst Fuel Trim Svstem (Bank 2)
225
PI397
I I
Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System (Bank 1)
PI421 1246 /Secondarv Air System (Bank 2)
18
Secondary Air System (Bank
1) PI423
Camshaft Position Sensor '0' Circuit (Bank 1)
I 245

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OBD-21
On-Board
~ia~nosticsl
Engine diagnostic trouble codes: M54 engine (continued)
P-code
BMW-FC Explanation
I I
PI314 / 202 / Fuel Mixture Deviation Detected with Low Fuel
I I
02 Sensor Heater Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
02 Sensor Activity Check Signal Too High (Banlc 1 Sensor 2)
02 Sensor Activity Check Signal Too Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
02 Sensor Activity Check Signal Too High (Banlc 2 Sensor 2)
02 Sensor Activity Check Signal Too Low (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
02 Sensor Heater Circuit Signal Intermittent (Bank 2 Sensor
1)
02 Sensor Heater Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
02 Sensor Heater Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
02 Sensor Heater Circuit Signal Intermittent (Banlc 2 Sensor 2)
02 Sensor Heater Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
02 Sensor Heater Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
Ambient Pressure Sensor Variant Recognition Value in Boot Range Implausible
Ambient Pressure Sensor Variant Recognition Error Value Stored in Boot Range
Ambient Pressure Sensor Variant Recognition Learning Failed
Pre Catalyst Fuel Trim System (Bank 1)
Pre Catalyst Fuel Trim System (Bank 2)
PI139
PI143
PI144
PI149
PI150
PI151
PI152
PI153
PI155
P1156
PI157
PI171
PI172
PI173
PI 190
PI191
79
21 5
21 5
21 6
21 6
55
55
55
61
61
61 196
196
196
235
236
Pedal Position Sensor 2 Low
Input PI222
-~~~~~~~~~ PI314
PI314
PI314
PI342 - PI343
PI 344
PI192
PI193
PI223 /I11 I Pedal Position Sensor 2 High Input
111
PI 345
PI 346
PI 347
PI348
PI 349
PI350
PI351
PI352
PI353
225 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System (Bank 1)
226 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim Svstem (Bank 2)
203
227
228
238
238
239 Fuel Mixture Deviation Detected with Low Fuel
Fuel Mixture Deviation Detected with Low Fuel
Fuel Mixture Deviation Detected with Low Fuel
Misfire During Start Cylinder 1
Misfire Cylinder 1 with Fuel Cut-Off
Misfire Durina Start Cylinder 2
239
240
240
241
241
242
242
243
243
-
Misfire Cylinder 2 with Fuel Cut-Off
Misfire During Start Cylinder 3
Misfire Cylinder 3 with Fuel Cut-Off
Misfire During Start Cylinder 4
Misfire Cylinder 4 with Fuel Cut-Off
Misfire during Start Cylinder 5
Misfire Cylinder 5 with Fuel Cut-Off
Misfire during Start Cylinder 6
Misfire Cylinder 6 with Fuel Cut-Off

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INDEX 'tl
WARNING
Your common sense, good
judgemenl, and general alertness are
crucial to sale and successiul service
worlr. Belore attempting any work on
your
BMM be sure lo read 001
General Warnings and Cautions
and the
copyriglll page at the front 01
the manual. Review these warnings
and
caulions each lime you prepare
lo work on your BMW. Please also
read any warnings and cautions that
accompany
tile procedures in the
manual.
312-way valve (running losses)
see Fuel tank
Abbreviations, commonly used 600-14
ABS (antilock brake system)
see
Bral(es
A/C air distribution motors
see stepper motors (below)
blower final stage (resistor pack),
replacing
640-16
blower, removinglinslalling
640-1 5
compressor, replacing
640-24 condenser, replacing 64045
control panellmodule, removing1
installing
640-1 1
evaporakr, removinglinstalling 640-29
evaporator temperature sensor
640-12 expansion valve, removinglinstailing
640-27
IHKA/ IHKR system description 640-5
receiveridrier, replacing 640-26
stepper motors 640-1 3 ventilation microiilter, replacing
020-22. 640-17
see also Heating
Accelerator
iinlcage
see Maintenance
Activated carbon canister
see Fuel tank
ADS (auxiliary throttle valve)
130-57
Air compressor
330-44
Air conditioning
see
AIC
Air distribution (flap) motors
seeNC, stepper motors
Air filter see Maintenance
Air spring
300-6, 330-12
Airbag system (SRS)
2-stage
airbag 721-4
control module, replacing 721-7 driver airbag, removinglinstalling
721-8
iiead protection airbag 721-12 components 721-1 1
indicator
lighl721-4
passenger airbag, removinglinstalling
721-9 side-impact airbags crash sensor,
replacing
721-7
Airflow sensor see 130 under appropriate
fuel
injection system
Air pump
see 130 under appropriate fuel
injection system, secondary air
injection system
Air suspension
see Electronic height control
(EHC)
Alarm
see Anti-theft alarm
Alignment see
Wheei alignment
Aluminum suspension components
300-2
Antenna 650-6
Alternator see Battery, starter, alte rnator
Amplifier
650-4
Anti-theft alarm (DWA)
515-24 emergency disarming 515-31
Antifreeze (engine coolant)
see Maintenance
see also Cooling system
Antilock brake system (ABS) see Brakes
ASC see Brakes
ATF (automatic transmission fluid)
see Automatic transmission
see also Cooling systern
Automatic headlight adjustmenl
(LWR) see Lights
Automatic seat belt tensioner
720-4
Automatic shiftloclc
see
Gearshift
Automatic transmission
applications
200-3, 240-4
ATF 020-10, 200-4
capacity 240-8 checking 240-6
drainingifilling 240-7
heat exchanger 170-5
fluid pan and strainer 240-9 gearshift
see Gearshift
ID tag
200-3 range switch 610-6
removaliinstallation 240-10
steptronic see Gearshift
Auxiliary cooling fan
see
Coollng system, electric Ian
Auxiliary throttle valve (ADS)
130-57
Axle joint
see Drive axle
Back-up light switch
automatic transmission see Automatic transmission. range switch
- .~.~~~
manual transmission 230-8 -
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WARNING
Your common sense, good
judgement, and general alertness are
crucial lo sale and
successlul service
work. Belore attempling any work on
your BMW, be sure to read 001
General Warnings and Cautions
and lhe copyright page
a1 llle Iron1 01
the manual. Review lliese warnings
and cautions each time you prepare
lo work on your
BMW Please also
read any warnings and
caulions lhal
accompany the procedures In !he
manual.
Component locations
see Electrical system
Compression test
113-5
Compressor see
AlC
Condenser see
AlC
Constant velocity (CV) joint
see Maintenance
see also
Driveshall
see also Drive axles
Consumer cutoff
600-10
Control arm see Front suspension
see also Rear suspension,
suspension arms
Coolant (antifreeze) see Maintenance
see also Cooling system
Coolant pump
see Cooling system Cooling system
coolant bleeding
170-14 6-cylinder engine, draininglfilling
170-10
V-8 engine, draininglfilling 170-12
coolant pump 170-3
6-cyiinder engine, replacing 170-1 9
V-8 engine, replacing 170-20 cooling fan 170-4
viscous ciutch fan, removingi
installing 170-14
electric fan, removlngiinstailing 170-1 5
expansion tank, removinglinstalling
170-22
electrically heated (ciiaracterislic
map) therrnostat 170-4
radiator, removinglinstaliing 170-22
service
see Maintenance
therrnostat 170-16
transmission fluid heat exchanger
170-5 troubleshooting 170-7
combuslion leal( test 170-10
pressure test
170-9
Crankshaft oil seals
iront
117-6
rear 11 9-6
Crankshaft speed sensor
see Ignition syslem
Crash sensor
see
Airbag system (SRS), side-impact
airbag crasii sensor
Cruise control clutch switch 612-9
CV joint
see Maintenance
see also Driveshalt
see also Drive axles
CV joint boot
see Maintenance
see also Drive axles
Cylinder head removinglinslaliing
M52 engine 113-8
M52 TU / M54 engine 113-22
M62 engine 113-56
Cylinder head and valvetrain
hydraulic lifters, checking and
replacing
116-7 leak test 116-5 valves 11 6-56
see
alsocylinder head Dashboard
513-7
Deck
lid
seeTrunk lid
Diagnostic monitors
OED-4
Diagnostic trouble codes
(DTCs)
080-7
Digital multimetel
010-17
Differential see Final drive
DLC (data
link connector) 020-4, OED-4
DME (digital motor electronics)
see
130 under appropriate fuel
injection system
see also ignition system
DM-TL (detection module-tank leak)
see
Fuel lank, leak deteclion unit
Drive
belts
see Maintenance
Dome light
seeLighls, interior lights
Door
door
check, replacing 411-4
hinge adjustment 41 1-5
loci(
see Door lock see also Central locking
removinglinslaliing 41
1-2
panel, removinglinstaliing 41 1-7 window
see Door window
Door
check
see Door
Door
handle
see Door lock
Door glass
see Door window
Door
lock
handles and loci(s 515-16
see also Central locking
Door
molding
510-13
Door panel see Door

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Gaskets and seals 01
0-9
Gearshift automatic transmission
adjusting
250-7
shift interiock. checkino function " 250-9
shiftloclc. checicino function 250-8 - manual transmission
gearshift lever, removingiinstalling
250-5
steptronic 250-7
General module (GM Ill)
600-8
see also Central locking
Generator see Battery, starter, alternator
Glass see Door window
Glove compartment
513-16
see also
Global positioning system
(GPS)
620-9
Grill
see Exterior trim
Grounds
100-5
Guide link
see Rear suspension, suspension
arms
Halogen headlight
630-5
Hand brake
see Brakes, pariring brake
Handle, door
see Door
locks
Hatch seeTailgate
Hazard warning switch
see Switches Headlight
housing trim
see Exterior trim
washer611-17 see also Lights
Headlight spray
nozzle
611-17
Headlight switch
see Switches
Heater core
see Heating
Heater valve
see Heating
Heating lieater core, replacing
640-18
lheater core temperature sensor,
removingiinstalling
640-12 heater valve, replacing 640-17
IHKA housing, removinglinstallin~
640-21
see also NC
Hood
410-6
Hood latch and release
410-10
Hydraulic valve lifters
see Cylinder head and valvetrain
IAT
(lntalce air temperature) sensor
see 130
under appropriate fuel
injection system
idle speed control valve
see 130
under appropriate fuel injection system
Idle stabilizer
see 130
under appropriate fuel
injection system, idie speed controi
valve
idler arm
320-30
lgnition coll
see lgnition system
lgnition interlock
320-13
lgnition lock cylinder
removingiinstalling
320-1 1. 612-4
lgnition switch
seeSwifches
Ignition system
diagnosis checking for
spark 120-10
disabling ignition system 120-10 misfire detection 120-6
oscilioscope diagrams 120.6
troubleshooting 120-6
camshaft position sensors 120-14 coils 120.10
crankshaft speed sensor 120-12 firing order 120-9
knoclc sensors 120-16
IHKA
see NC
IHKR see NC
Injector
see 130 under appropriate
fuel
injection system, luel injector
Input shaft
oil seal
see Manual transmission, oil seals
Inspection
see Maintenance
Instruments GPS see Global positioning system
(GPSI layout 6202
removingiinstalling 620-8 self-testing 620-6
Intake air temperature sensor (IAT)
see 130 under appropriate fuel
injection system
Intake manifold
removingiinstalling
6-cvlinder enoine 110-10. 113-8. 113-22 -
V-8 engine (M62) 113-56
Integral link
see Rear suspension, suspension
arms
lnterior lights
see Lights
lnterior protection
(FISIUIS) 515-25
lnterior trim
513-13
lnterior ventilation microfilter see
NC, ventilation microfiller