U2407 BMW Fault Code

Description:

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Circuit High Input Indicates the sensor signal is greater than Self-Test maximum. The ECT sensor maximum is 4.6 volts or -50 C (-58 F). Note on some vehicles that are not equipped with an ECT sensor, CHT can be used and can set this DTC. Open circuit in harness Sensor signal short to power Damaged PCM Improper harness connection Damaged sensor ECT V PID reading greater than 4.6 volts with key ON and engine OFF or during any engine operating mode indicates a hard fault.

U2407 Code Symptoms :

There are currently two main types of cylinder deactivation used today, depending on the type of engine. U2407 code for the pushrod design which uses solenoids to alter the oil pressure delivered to the lifters. In their collapsed state, the lifters are unable to elevate their companion pushrods under the valve rocker arms, resulting in valves that cannot be actuated and remain closed.

Diagnosis And Repairing U2407

U2407 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 U2407 code ?

• Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit)
• Faulty Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve
• Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve harness is open or shorted
• Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) position circuit poor electrical connection