P2090

130202 - P2090

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
130202 - P2090

Fault text
VANOS solenoid valve, exhaust, activation: short circuit to
ground

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the electrical connection
between the DME and the VANOS solenoid valve on the
exhaust side.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized when a short circuit to ground is
present.
Potential problem source(s):
- The wire from the DME to VANOS solenoid valve on the
exhaust side has a short to ground.
Terminal condition: Terminal 15
Voltage condition:
- Electrical system voltage > 10 V
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- none

Condition for fault memory entry
This fault is logged in the control module's fault memory if
it remains present for longer than 0.5 sec.

Action in service
- Check wire from DME to VANOS exhaust-side solenoid
valve

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
- If the engine does run, the vehicle can be driven.
Possible apparent symptoms:
- Engine difficult or impossible to start. There may also be a
palpable loss of power.

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: on
- US emissions warning lamp: on
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: on
- US electronic engine power reduction: on
- CC message: off

Service instruction
- none