I've searched up, down, backwards, sideways and forward for this on the forums with no luck. I've followed links to websites and found lots of information but nothing that's directly applicable.

I've got a CEL that's caused by the standard P0420 OBD II code associated with the aftermarket DP I have installed. With that, my code scanner shows one code with one pending (Both are P0420). As of yesterday, I now have three codes with the two P0420's and the new addition of a pending P15E8.

I can't find anything that will tell me what that code is. None of the references or documents that I've been able to find have that code listed.

Anyone out there in NAMLAND have any other info?

Thanks,
Craig

 

Hell, I can't even find results "googling" that.....I have a code book at home that came with my scanner....I'll see if that's listed in there tonight.

 

No luck online or in my book......sorry.....an E huh?

 

In the Auterra Dash Dyno manual, P0420 is: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

 

P15E8 is a manufacturer controlled code, not a standard OBDII. The general category of P15XX is: Vehicle speed, idle control, auxiliary inputs (again, according to the Auterra manual).

BTW, I think that manual can be downloaded at the Auterra site.

 

There should be no E in that code.

Here are all the BMW specific PI5XX codes:
http://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/bmw/

P1500 Idle Speed Control Valve Stuck Open
P1501 Idle Speed Control Valve Stuck Closed
P1502 Idle Speed Control Valve Closing Solenoid Control Circuit Signal High or Low
P1503 Idle Speed Control Valve Closing Solenoid Control Circuit Signal Low
P1504 Idle Speed Control Valve Closing Solenoid Control Open Circuit
P1505 Idle Speed Control Valve Closing Solenoid Control Circuit Electrial
P1506 Idle Speed Control Valve Open Solenoid Control Circuit Signal High
P1507 Idle Speed Control Valve Open Solenoid Control Circuit Signal Low
P1508 Idle Speed Control Valve Opening Solenoid Control Open Circuit
P1509 Idle Speed Control Valve Opening Solenoid Control Circuit Electrial
P1510 Idle Speed Control Valve Stuck
P1511 DISA Control Circuit Electrical
P1512 DISA Control Circuit Signal Low
P1513 DISA Control Circuit Signal High
P1519 A Camshaft Position Actuator Bank 1
P1520 B Camshaft Position Actuator Bank 1
P1522 A Camshaft Position Actuator Bank 2
P1523 A Camshaft Position Actuator Signal Low Bank 1
P1524 A Camshaft Position Actuator Signal High Bank 1
P1525 A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Open Circuit Bank 1
P1526 A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Open Circuit Bank 2
P1527 A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Signal Low Bank 1
P1528 A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Signal High Bank 1
P1529 B Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Signal Low Bank 1
P1530 B Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Signal High Bank 1
P1531 B Camshaft Position Actuator Control Open Circuit Bank 1
P1532 B Camshaft Position Actuator Control Open Circuit Bank 2
P1533 B Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Signal Low Bank 2
P1534 B Camshaft Position Actuator Control Circuit Signal High Bank 2
P1540 Pedal Position Sensor
P1541 Pedal Position Sensor Double Error
P1542 Pedal Position Sensor Electrical
P1543 Pedal Position Sensor
P1544 Pedal Position Sensor
P1545 Pedal Position Sensor
P1546 Pedal Position Sensor
P1550 Idle Speed Control valve Closing Solenoid Control Circuit Electrical
P1551 A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Open Circuit Bank 1
P1552 A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Open Circuit Bank 1
P1556 A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Open Circuit Bank 1
P1560 B Camshaft Position Actuator Control Open Circuit Bank 1
P1564 Control Module Selection
P1565 B Camshaft Position Actuator Control Open Circuit Bank 1
P1569 A Camshaft Position Actuator Control Open Circuit Bank 2
P1580 Throttle Valve Mechanically Stuck
P1581 B Camshaft Position Actuator Control Open Circuit Bank 2
P1589 Control Module Self Test, Knock Control Test Pulse Bank 1
P1593 DISA Control Circuit Electrical
P1594 B Camshaft Position Actuator Control Open Circuit Bank 2



BTW, I heard that BMW specific codes are different than MINI specific codes. Not sure if that is true, but just an FYI.

-Scott

 

I went back to the code scanner a couple of times and I even had my reading glasses to make sure I was reading it right and it did have the "E" in the code.

I appreciate the replies and the attempts to help though. The good news? That crazy code we can't find is gone and I only have the P0420 that's related to my aftermarket DP.

Thanks,
Craig

 

Anyone know what the codes mean P1656 and P1661? thanks

 

does anyone know what code 00564 means or where I may find it listed? I have the MINI in for a tranny diagnostics; they come up with this code but don't know what it means. The local MINI dealer will not assist!!

 

* MINI DTC P15E8 (0x3392) - Engine Shutdown Time, Plausibility: time too short relative to temperature drop in engine coolant

* MINI DTC P1661 (0x2FDC) - Time-out EWS Telegram
* MINI DTC P1661 (0x32E5) - Electronic Immobilizer - DME interface: timeout
There is no record of P1656 in the Bentley service manual.

What scanner did you use to pull this code? That's not a standard format.

- Erik

 

So this post is tagged onto an old thread. I got a P15E8 and P15E8 PENDING CEL and also noticed that I went from the MAX to the MIN in one afternoon. I have an appointment at the deal to see if it is the thermostat gasket. Any other ideas?

Thanks,

Parker

 

Other than the coolant level is too low where the temperature sensor is seeing too fast of relative cooling...

- Erik

 

so what does that mean? I cleared the P15E8 code with my reader but it still shows up as a yellow engine light next to the seatbelt light.

 

"The diagnostic function monitors the engine's calculated downtime by comparing it with the drop in coolant temperature while the engine is stationary.

"the time required for engine cooling is implausibly short relative to the calculated time.

"Potential problem source(s):
- Instrument cluster disconnected from Terminal 30 during stationary phase (battery change)
- Collateral fault stemming from a defective engine temperature sensor
- Collateral fault from incorrect time signal from the instrument cluster"

 

thanks , do you think it could be related to the car sitting quite a while, the clock setting was lost pointing to a battery discharge and it being low.The battery was replaced a while ago, and is not an original from 2009. It seems this car likes to have a good fresh battery and does weird things when the battery gets to be worn.

 

i unfortunately don't have the answer to your question, as i'm not familiar with this code. i actually wonder if it might be a thermostat issue. the thermostat on my 2011 mcs failed within the first 20-25k miles, iirc, and it's been known to fail. but when mine failed, my car went into limp mode. prior to failing, i also noticed that the engine fan would stay on after i shut the car off even tho the temp wasn't terribly high that day, nor did i drive the car that hard.
sorry, wish i could be of more help.

 

I had P15E8 pop up, temp sensor was replaced under warranty. There is a list of OBD-2 codes over at
http://www.*********************/library/all-about-mini-coopers-17/ecu-codes-chart---2nd-generation-mini-102/

replace the asterisks with the name of the other mini forum, starts with "motoring" and ends with "alliance"

 

thanks, got a temp sensor coming

 

I suspected the battery was failing, replaced it and not the sensor. After many starts and stops( about 6?) the code cleared!

 

P15E8 is Engine shutdown time, plausibility: Time too short relative to temperature drop in engine coolant. I also got P10D0 - Charge air temperature sensor, plausability, cold start: Temperature too high. Both codes would clear after a few engine starts, but then return in a day or two. The cause was a bad batch of temp sensors, the internal connections would go bad. There was a bulletin about it, replaced under warranty.

So it might be the battery - or it might not. Were there other flaky things happening as well that cleared up with the new battery?

 

Nav screen doing funny things, heater blower wouldn't blow on high, slow starting, going to the dealer next Monday, maybe they can look into it more, change the sensor anyways

 

That sounds plausible for a dying battery. Did it clear up with the new battery? Anyway let us know how the dealer visit turns out.

 

installed new battery, have no problems and the code cleared itself

 

Bringing this back. Anyone ever figure out the culprit of the P15E8?

 

I just threw this code too. I read this awhile back that suggested that not resetting the maintenance intervals correctly can cause funny problems which I've been having but it might also be due to a battery on it's way out. I'm hoping it's just the horrible cold we've been having and my battery can recover a bit once the temps pick up. If not a battery isn't too much, just not something I wanted to deal with right now.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...up-solved.html