P1086moderate severityPowertrain
Fuel Control Mixture Rich Bank 2
on 2010 Mini Cooper 1.6L I4 · FWD
What this code means
The DME detected a rich fuel mixture condition on Bank 2 that is beyond the adaptive fuel trim correction range. Fuel trims have reached their maximum negative adjustment limit.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Black smoke from exhaust
- Strong fuel odor
- Rough idle
- Reduced power
Common causes
- Leaking fuel injectors Bank 2
- Faulty O2 sensor Bank 2
- Fuel pressure too high
- EVAP system fault
- Crankcase vent valve stuck open
Diagnostic steps
- Monitor Bank 2 fuel trims
- Test O2 sensor Bank 2 response time
- Check fuel pressure with gauge
- Test EVAP purge valve
- Inspect CCV system
Repair notes
Diagnose and repair the root cause of excess fuel delivery on Bank 2.
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