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P1216 BMW - Purge Control Valve Control Circuit Signal Low

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for BMW. All interpretations of P1216

P · PowertrainEmissionsOBD2

What P1216 means

P1216
Purge Control Valve Control Circuit Signal Low BMW · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Purge Control Valve Control signal stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

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How to read P1216

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Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

216

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1216

What does P1216 mean?

Purge Control Valve Control Circuit Signal Low. The control module detected that the Purge Control Valve Control signal stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P1216 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1216 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: BMW. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1216 at file level?

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