Need Some Of Your Expertise - code 2885
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Need Some Of Your Expertise - code 2885
Hi!! New to Mini Coopers’s, my history is in American muscle cars, so the Mini is definitely a new challenge!! I recently bought 2, a supercharged 2006 S with 150,000 miles and a turbo charged 2010 S with 78,000 miles, got a pretty good deal, $5,500 for the pair.
The 2006 is a winter project, but I would like to get the 2010 fully functional. I have been getting a half power engine light and code 2885, occasionally with code 287D, but not always. I know there’s a few threads on here about this damn code and I haven’t seen anything that’s a real solution.
i have checked all the normal issues associated with this code, turbo is fine, waste gage and vacuum good, replaced diverter valve just in case, replaced vacuum line, again, just in case and checked everything else I could think of...no dice.
i have a thought that it may be a bad Turbocharger Boost Solenoid Valve or Turbocharger Vacuum Reservoir, my question is, is there an easy way to get to these things to replace them or is it as big a PITA as it appears to be?
hope this is posted in the right place!!
Thanks!
Syn
The 2006 is a winter project, but I would like to get the 2010 fully functional. I have been getting a half power engine light and code 2885, occasionally with code 287D, but not always. I know there’s a few threads on here about this damn code and I haven’t seen anything that’s a real solution.
i have checked all the normal issues associated with this code, turbo is fine, waste gage and vacuum good, replaced diverter valve just in case, replaced vacuum line, again, just in case and checked everything else I could think of...no dice.
i have a thought that it may be a bad Turbocharger Boost Solenoid Valve or Turbocharger Vacuum Reservoir, my question is, is there an easy way to get to these things to replace them or is it as big a PITA as it appears to be?
hope this is posted in the right place!!
Thanks!
Syn
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The pressure control valve is fairly easy to get at. Just remove the air filter box get a mirror and look under the manifold. There is enough slack in the wiring and vacuum pipes to it that u can pull it out into view to make it easier to disconnect.
When u have got it out it's easy to test. Get 2 insulated female spade connectors, hooks some wires up and slide the connectors over the pins. Now tap the other ends of the wires on to the battery, u should hear the solenoid move/click. You can further test this by putting a piece of vac pipe onto one of the connections and blowing down it while tapping the wires on the battery. If there is no flow through it when u tap the battery it's dead. Or if there is always flow then it's dead too.
Hope this helps
When u have got it out it's easy to test. Get 2 insulated female spade connectors, hooks some wires up and slide the connectors over the pins. Now tap the other ends of the wires on to the battery, u should hear the solenoid move/click. You can further test this by putting a piece of vac pipe onto one of the connections and blowing down it while tapping the wires on the battery. If there is no flow through it when u tap the battery it's dead. Or if there is always flow then it's dead too.
Hope this helps
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I guess I should have driven 51 miles, 2885 code back this AM...I am at a loss where to go from here...maybe worn or damaged turbo to downpipe gasket? I beat on it yesterday, repeated 0-100 accelerations, no code, moderate acceleration this AM, i get the code, I don't get it!! Fixing this can't be that big of a mystery!! 
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I recommend you read this (if you haven't already)
http://jmtcperformance.com/publicati...ibility-error/
The list in there is pretty thorough. In addition to what is on the list, I have also seen a blocked / melted cat cause the code
http://jmtcperformance.com/publicati...ibility-error/
The list in there is pretty thorough. In addition to what is on the list, I have also seen a blocked / melted cat cause the code
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Thanks!! I found that article a week or so ago and have been going through it one step at a time. I guesss I’m just confused as to how I can beat on the car HARD for 50 miles and not throw this code, but it shows up under old lady driving to church driving conditions!!
i guess she’s gonna have to go up on the ramps again, triple check all the vacuum lines, pull the vacuum pump again, drop and inspect the cat and gasket from the turbo to the downpipe and replace as needed!!
i want to go cat-less, but I live in New York so I’m nearly positive it’s illegal...is there a catted downpipe you guys would recommend just in case mine is wadded?
i guess she’s gonna have to go up on the ramps again, triple check all the vacuum lines, pull the vacuum pump again, drop and inspect the cat and gasket from the turbo to the downpipe and replace as needed!!
i want to go cat-less, but I live in New York so I’m nearly positive it’s illegal...is there a catted downpipe you guys would recommend just in case mine is wadded?
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