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U3916 BMW Fault Code

Check U3916 OBD Fault Code Reason
Description:

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Circuit High Input Indicates the sensor signal is greater than Self-Test maximum. The ECT sensor maximum is 4.6 volts or -50 C (-58 F). Note on some vehicles that are not equipped with an ECT sensor, CHT can be used and can set this DTC. Open circuit in harness Sensor signal short to power Damaged PCM Improper harness connection Damaged sensor ECT V PID reading greater than 4.6 volts with key ON and engine OFF or during any engine operating mode indicates a hard fault.

U3916 Code Symptoms :

See U3916 in engine

There are currently two main types of cylinder deactivation used today, depending on the type of engine. U3916 code for the pushrod design which uses solenoids to alter the oil pressure delivered to the lifters. In their collapsed state, the lifters are unable to elevate their companion pushrods under the valve rocker arms, resulting in valves that cannot be actuated and remain closed.

Diagnosis And Repairing U3916

U3916 OBD2 specifically refers to the camshaft (cam) timing. In this case, if the cam timing is over-retarded, the engine light will be illluminated and the code will be set.

How to fix U3916 code ?

See U3916 repair manual
  • Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit)
  • 1Camshaft Position Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) position solenoid
  • Engine Control Module (ECM)

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