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P0CA0 BMW Fault Code

Check P0CA0 OBD Fault Code Reason
Description:

The issue covered by the bulletin involves a power steering noise/whine or fluid leak from the power steering pump, gear or high pressure side power steering hose during extreme low outdoor temperature operation.

P0CA0 Code Symptoms :

See P0CA0 in engine

When you turn on the ignition, the Service Engine Soon or Check Engine P0CA0 light should flash briefly, indicating that the OBD system is ready to scan your vehicle for any malfunctions. After this brief flash, the light should stay off while you drive as long as no problems are detected. If so, you'll be glad to know that your vehicle is equipped with an early warning system that could save you time, money, and fuel in addition to helping protect the P0CA0!

Diagnosis And Repairing P0CA0

P0CA0 OBD2 specifically refers to the camshaft (cam) timing. In this case, if the cam timing is over-retarded, the engine light will be illluminated and the code will be set.

How to fix P0CA0 code ?

See P0CA0 repair manual
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