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P1040 BMW - Engine Coolant Temperature Radiator Outlet Sensor High Input

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for BMW. All interpretations of P1040

P · PowertrainThermal_managementOBD2

What P1040 means

P1040
Engine Coolant Temperature Radiator Outlet Sensor High Input BMW · thermal_management Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Engine Coolant Temperature Radiator Outlet signal stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1040

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

040

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1040

What does P1040 mean?

Engine Coolant Temperature Radiator Outlet Sensor High Input. The control module detected that the Engine Coolant Temperature Radiator Outlet signal stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1040 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1040 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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