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P253B BMW Fault Code

Check P253B OBD Fault Code Reason
Description:

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Circuit High Input Indicates the sensor signal is greater than Self-Test maximum. The ECT sensor maximum is 4.6 volts or -50 C (-58 F). Note on some vehicles that are not equipped with an ECT sensor, CHT can be used and can set this DTC. Open circuit in harness Sensor signal short to power Damaged PCM Improper harness connection Damaged sensor ECT V PID reading greater than 4.6 volts with key ON and engine OFF or during any engine operating mode indicates a hard fault.

P253B Code Symptoms :

See P253B in engine

There are currently two main types of cylinder deactivation used today, depending on the type of engine. P253B code for the pushrod design which uses solenoids to alter the oil pressure delivered to the lifters. In their collapsed state, the lifters are unable to elevate their companion pushrods under the valve rocker arms, resulting in valves that cannot be actuated and remain closed.

Diagnosis And Repairing P253B

P253B OBD 2 code on vehicles with electronically controlled automatic transmissions, the 3-4 shift solenoid is responsible for actuating the hydraulic circuits to activate clutches or bands that change gears inside the automatic transmission.

How to fix P253B code ?

See P253B repair manual
  • Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit)
  • Clogged or faulty fuel injector (s)
  • Faulty Camshaft Position Sensor
  • Starting system circuit Dead (Weak) battery

BMW Cars that meet P253B error