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2001 BMW 540IT E39

4.4L V8 M62 TouringRWDAUTOMATICgas
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P0152moderate severityPowertrain

O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 2 Sensor 1

on 2001 BMW 540iT E39 4.4L V8 M62 Touring · RWD

What this code means

The upstream O2 sensor voltage on Bank 2 is staying high.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rich running Bank 2
  • Black smoke

Common causes

  • Faulty sensor
  • Leaking injector Bank 2
  • High fuel pressure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Monitor sensor voltage
  2. Check injectors
  3. Test fuel pressure

Repair notes

Replace sensor or fix rich condition.

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