EEP-2 code

[Geoff Crispin]

My 2002 3.0ltr was sorned at the end of October thought as rather cold this morning I would run the engine for a while, but after instant start to the left of mileage the above code was there, could this be due to the cold ? or ? Geoff

 

[Geoff Crispin]

All that I have found out is that it is due to being very cold. What do you peps think ?

 

[Althulas]

I had a Google and read a thread on bimmer forums coming to a conclusion that the cold has highlighted problems with the solder joints. There’s several threads on the subject here as well with the same conclusions of cold solder joint, chaffed wiring or bricked coding plug. You could try starting your car up and get the cabin warmed up to see if the problem resolves.
I don’t know if you’ve seen this video

View: https://youtu.be/U86nOydVkO0?si=S2DWybAwELda6qgA

 

[Geoff Crispin]

Thanks that is what I read, previous years I have had a heater in the garage to keep plants above 5/10c but this year I have put all those in my heated greenhouse, but will try again when things warm up, failing that do what it says on the video
Thanks once again. Geoff

 

[Geoff Crispin]

All back to normal now. Thanks

 

[Rudyrov]

All that I have found out is that it is due to being very cold. What do you peps think ?

Expansion and contraction will kill solder joints for sure.

 

[Geoff Crispin]

Having had two Zs in a period of 6 years or so this is the first time that it has happened

 

[motco]

This thread might help Click

 

[Geoff Crispin]

This thread might help Click

Thanks but its gone now, in the past the garage has been heated for saving some plants but due energy cosy not last winter

 

[motco]

It might be gone now, Geoff, but mine did that 'run and hide' routine for some time until one day it stuck. I hope yours does resolve permanently, but be aware that it could recur.

 

[Geoff Crispin]

Wil do