Last week I got a P2096 code and P2096 pending code while cruising on the interstate. I cleared it and it went away for about a week until I got back on the interstate at cruise, then came back. Both times were steady at 70 MPH.

 

I googled and found this:

http://www.myrotarycar.com/portal/fo...202000W03.html

This is generic code found on all cars (part of the emission standards so even though they are not specifically talking about a MINI the trouble shooting principles will be the same)

•Leakage exhaust gas
• Rear HO2S malfunction
• IAT sensor malfunction
• ECT sensor malfunction
• AIR system malfunction
• Leakage intake-air
• Front HO2S malfunction
• MAF sensor malfunction
• Fuel line pressure malfunction
• Fuel pump unit malfunction
• Leakage fuel
• Ignition system malfunction
– High-tension lead malfunction
– Incorrect power supply to ignition coil
– Ignition coil malfunction
• Insufficient compression
Metering oil pump malfunction
– Engine oil condition malfunction
– Rised oil pressure
– Oil passage malfunction
– Engine malfunction
• Fuel injector malfunction
• PCM malfunction

 

You may have a shot cat.

 

Solution my dealer has applied to fix this problem. reset ecu, update ecu, replace bpv, replace intake tube, replace IC boots...

 

Great! Any of those work??

 

fuel filter...i think i had this code thrown at me while i was driving up mountains...check your filter if its dirty your car will lean out

 

How long do they usually last on these cars? Is it a DIY item, or take it to a shop kinda thing?

 

Going to the shop tomorrow. Will get the oil changed and front brake pads as well.

Will let you know the outcome of the code....

 

Ok, they found a intake leak in the BPV. New BPV on and code free for now. Fingers crossed

 

3 weeks and code free

 

How did they determine it was the bpv? I was on my way back from a trip to Ohio and on the last fuel stop the ses came on. When I got home I checked and found the P2096. I replaced exhuast gasket as it had a slight leak, cleared codes and refueled all ok. The next day ses came on again.

2006 S just turned 40,000 miles