P0161 BMW Fault Code
Check P0161 OBD Fault Code ReasonOutput Shaft Speed sensor circuit intermittent failure The output shaft speed sensor signal to the PCM is irregular or interrupted.
Harness connector not properly seated Harness intermittently shorted, or open Harness connector damaged OSS sensor damaged, or not installed properly Verify harness and connector integrity Verify OSS sensor proper installation.
P0161 Code Symptoms :
OBD P0161 code and tailpipe testing are two different approaches to identify vehicles in need of repair. The OBD system looks for broken or malfunctioning emissions control components and P0161, while tailpipe tests sample a vehicle's exhaust to see if it is above or below certain prescribed limits. Given the robust nature of today's emissions control components, it is entirely possible for an individual component to malfunction without leading to an immediate increase in emissions at the tailpipe.
In such cases, other components (like the catalyst) can temporarily compensate for the part that is broken however, these other components can only do double duty for so long before they, too, begin to malfunction. In addition, OBD also monitors for and other malfunctions in the fuel system problems that traditional tailpipe tests were not designed to identify. Most state and local areas also include a gas cap pressure test as part of an emission inspection.
Diagnosis And Repairing P0161
P0161 OBD 2 code on vehicles with electronically controlled automatic transmissions, the 3-4 shift solenoid is responsible for actuating the hydraulic circuits to activate clutches or bands that change gears inside the automatic transmission.
How to fix P0161 code ?
- EVAP system hose leaking
- Faulty Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) position solenoid
- Faulty Air fuel ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 Bank 1
- Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close
Some systems require that the actuator has an adequate supply of brake fluid. Low brake fluid levels can mimic the symptoms of code P0161, so consult the manual to locate the brake fluid reservoir.
Bear in mind that a low fluid level can set code P0161 on some applications, so make sure that on fluid operated systems the fluid level is up to the mark before starting an electrical diagnosis.
