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C3096 BMW Fault Code

Check C3096 OBD Fault Code Reason
Description:

BMW HO2S Sensor Circuit Malfunction (HO2S-11) During testing the HO2S Heaters are checked for opens/shorts and excessive current draw.
The BMW test fails when current draw exceeds a calibrated limit and/or an open or short is detected. Short to VPWR in harness or HO2S. Water in harness connector. Open VPWR circuit. Open GND circuit. Low battery voltage. Corrosion or poor mating terminals and wiring Damaged HO2S heater. Damaged PCM.

C3096 Code Symptoms :

See C3096 in engine

The scent may C3096 signal oil or coolant leaking from their normally closed-loop systems, or it may indicate dangerous exhaust gases invading your car's interior. Car and truck exhaust contains toxic gases such C3096, so if the inside of your car as if you were standing behind your car, get out and get it fixed.
Fight the urge to take a little nap first. So sleepy. That's the carbon monoxide talking, friends. At least open a window on your way to the shop.

Diagnosis And Repairing C3096

C3096 OBD2 may also be triggered by faults earlier down the line. For example, a dirty MAF sensor might be causing the car to overcompensate in its fuel-trim adjustments. As a result, oxygen sensors are likely to report fuel mixture problems.

How to fix C3096 code ?

  • Damaged camshaft position (CMP) sensor
  • Faulty Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) position solenoid
  • Failures of clutch motion/travel sensors.
  • Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) position circuit poor electrical connection

BMW Cars that meet C3096 error