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Condition For Fault ID - 1

2BC0 - P0071

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
2BC0 - P0071

Fault text
Ambient temperature sensor, plausibility

Fault description
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Range/Performance

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
Ambient temperature 20� above model figure
Terminal condition: Engine running, vehicle velocity >40
km/h
Voltage condition:
none

Condition for fault memory entry
4 sec.

Action in service
Check plug /wiring harness at instrument cluster, otherwise
replace ambient temperature sensor

Fault effect and breakdown warning


Driver information
Warning light:
ECE: none
US: MIL on in 2nd DC

Service instruction
none