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Title: fault code 43
Post by: mkcustoms88 on April 24, 2015, 04:41:54 PM

Hey guys having some trouble understanding my code reader, im showing fault code 43 but cant seem to what 43 means, my car is a 1989 318is

Title: Re: fault code 43
Post by: keflaman on April 24, 2015, 07:58:22 PM

I know I had them at one time, but my computer crashed and I lost all the data.

Here's something to look at: http://www.e38.org/e32/bmw%20code%20defaut.pdf

Title: Re: fault code 43
Post by: mkcustoms88 on April 24, 2015, 09:01:22 PM

Thanks man, the trouble is fault 43 code, does that mean 1243 which is a camshaft pulse sensor but my car runs fine.

Title: Re: fault code 43
Post by: keflaman on April 25, 2015, 08:03:16 AM

I believe that's an OBDII code. What code reader are you using? For example, Peake Research says their reader is for US market cars and you may have to experiment to find the correct table.

Fourth page, upper right hand corner: http://www.peakeresearch.com/manuals/FCX3-manual%201.0%20NA.pdf

I had an '89 318is when I lived in Italy and I used a Snap-On MT2500 to read codes.

Title: Re: fault code 43
Post by: mkcustoms88 on April 25, 2015, 11:52:58 AM

Yes thats my trouble because i have a euro car and the peake says for us, dident realize there would be a differance.

Title: Re: fault code 43
Post by: deansweet on April 25, 2015, 06:34:01 PM

with this puzzle... I'd call my local BMW dealer service and ask them what code 43 means?

Title: Re: fault code 43
Post by: mkcustoms88 on April 25, 2015, 07:45:54 PM

I bet they ask me my visa # first  ;D

Title: Re: fault code 43
Post by: deansweet on April 25, 2015, 08:33:33 PM

I'll call my guys on Monday and let you know their answer...

Dean

Title: Re: fault code 43
Post by: keflaman on April 25, 2015, 08:53:35 PM

Quote from: mkcustoms88 on April 24, 2015, 04:41:54 PM

Hey guys having some trouble understanding my code reader, im showing fault code 43 but cant seem to what 43 means, my car is a 1989 318is

Where are you located?

Title: Re: fault code 43
Post by: mkcustoms88 on April 26, 2015, 08:34:30 AM

Halifax, nova scotia

Title: Re: fault code 43
Post by: mkcustoms88 on April 26, 2015, 08:35:19 AM

Quote from: deansweet on April 25, 2015, 08:33:33 PM

I'll call my guys on Monday and let you know their answer...

Dean

Thanks man

Title: Re: fault code 43
Post by: mkcustoms88 on April 26, 2015, 08:37:51 AM

Just because i like to fix everything i do get a loud sound on cold start up so i pulled me timing tensioner and it seems to be stuck in the compressed postion im gonna order a new one tomorrow.