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P16A4 Throttle valve adaptation - limp home position incorrect

1 manufacturer-specific interpretation across 1 manufacturer in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2
Brand pages:BMW

BMW

1 interpretation
P16A4
Throttle valve adaptation - limp home position incorrect BMW · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Throttle valve adaptation - limp home position state or value did not match what was expected. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • throttle valve adaptation
  • throttle motor position sensor
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P16A4

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Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

6A4

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P16A4

What does P16A4 mean?

Throttle valve adaptation - limp home position incorrect. The control module detected that the Throttle valve adaptation - limp home position state or value did not match what was expected. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by BMW.

Is P16A4 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P16A4 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 P16A4 at file level?

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