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1999 BMW 540IT E39

4.4L V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor595Torque2626Fluid7DTC649Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P0238moderate severityPowertrain

Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Sensor A Circuit High

on 1999 BMW 540iT E39 4.4L V8 · RWD

What this code means

High voltage from boost sensor A.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • False high boost reading

Common causes

  • Open circuit
  • Short to power
  • Faulty sensor

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test voltage
  2. Check for shorts to power

Repair notes

Repair or replace sensor.

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