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2000 BMW 528I

2.8L I6 M52RWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0243moderate severityPowertrain

Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate Solenoid A

on 2000 BMW 528i 2.8L I6 M52 · RWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the wastegate solenoid A.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Overboosting or underboosting
  • Limp mode

Common causes

  • Faulty wastegate solenoid
  • Wiring damage
  • Stuck wastegate

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test solenoid resistance
  2. Check wiring
  3. Inspect wastegate

Repair notes

Replace wastegate solenoid.

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