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2003 BMW 525IT E39

2.5L I6 M54 TouringRWDAUTOMATICgas
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P0157moderate severityPowertrain

O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Bank 2 Sensor 2

on 2003 BMW 525iT E39 2.5L I6 M54 Touring · RWD

What this code means

Low voltage from the downstream O2 sensor on Bank 2.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light

Common causes

  • Faulty sensor
  • Short to ground
  • Exhaust leak

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test voltage
  2. Check for shorts

Repair notes

Replace sensor.

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