BMW 1999-2005 M3, Service Manual

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BMW
code P-code Fault type and
function Signal type and
range Explanation
160 MS 43 Throttle valve
position controller DME internal
values logical
161 MS 43 Throttle valve
position controller DME internal
values logical
162 MS 43 Throttle valve
position controller DME internal
values logical
168 MS 43 Throttle valve
position, throttle
sticking DME internal test
calculated
169 MDK final stage
shut off DME internal test This fault indicates problem
on pedal sensor, throttle
potentiometer or throttle. A
separately stored fault code
indicates problem.
171 P0601 System has been
shut down due to
safety controller DME internal test Safety controller has shut
down motor throttle valve
function due to not plausible
MDK input values.
172 P1542 Pedal sensor
potentiometer
short between two
potentiometer
paths DME internal
check 5 volts for potentiometers are
switched on within a specific
time pattern.
173 P0120 Motor throttle valve
potentiometer
contact short Rationality check Motor throttle valve
potentiometer
174 P0120 Motor throttle valve
potentiometer
adaptation of idle
end position Input analog
(0-5V) Signal for idle position must
be within a specified range. If
range is exceeded, fault is
set.
175 Pedal sensor
potentiometer 1
adaptation of the
idle end position Input analog
(0-5V) Signal for idle position must
be within a specified range. If
range is exceeded, fault is
set.
176 P1542 Pedal sensor
potentiometer 2
adaptation of the
idle end position Input analog
(0-5V) Signal for idle position must
be within a specified range. If
range is exceeded, fault is
set.
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