Codes 120308 and 118001?

Tiny
ASHOK SAINI
  • MEMBER
  • 2013 BMW X3
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
I have been struggling alone for 1 year to fix these codes. II had an engine change. I have resolved 120308 Charge air pressure too low by sealing all the connections making them air tight. I didn't change the seals but applied gasket maker everywhere which sealed everything, like intercooler pipe intake air, throttle seal area, breather pipe. But I am still getting 118001 fuel air mixture too lean. I get code 120308 off and on and also sometimes while taking turn my transmission malfunction kicks in. Very confused, please advise.
Friday, July 14th, 2023 AT 7:59 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 43,070 POSTS
The error codes you provided are associated with BMW vehicles. Here's some information about each code:

120308: This code corresponds to the "Valvetronic eccentric shaft sensor guide" on a BMW.

118001: This code is related to the "Mass or Volume Air Flow 'A' Circuit Range/Performance" on a BMW.

So, I would make sure the air intake is in good shape with no cracks, if there were no leaks I would change out the MAF sensor and then clear the codes. Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, July 15th, 2023 AT 11:32 AM
Tiny
ASHOK SAINI
  • MEMBER
  • 32 POSTS
Thanks for getting back to me. My vehicle is BMW X3 2013 2.0 turbo N20 engine but your reference is related to N54.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, July 16th, 2023 AT 9:47 AM
Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 43,070 POSTS
My bad, sorry, here is the correct information. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, July 17th, 2023 AT 9:54 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links