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P16A0 BMW - Charging system - battery discharged/ disconnected

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for BMW. All interpretations of P16A0

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What P16A0 means

P16A0
Charging system - battery discharged/ disconnected BMW · battery Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Charging system - battery discharged/ disconnected circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • battery

Related and nearby codes

How to read P16A0

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Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

6A0

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P16A0

What does P16A0 mean?

Charging system - battery discharged/ disconnected. The control module detected a fault associated with the Charging system - battery discharged/ disconnected circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P16A0 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P16A0 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 P16A0 at file level?

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