Login|Contact Us
Question and Answer

BMW

Ask a BMW Question, Get an Answer ASAP!

  • Ask A Question
  • Browse Answers
  • Meet The Experts
  • How JustAnswer Works

BMW 325i: i have a 2001 bmw 325i. getting p1694 (fault in

 
Dan's Avatar
  • Answered by:Dan
  • Technician
  • Positive Feedback: 92.9 %
  • Accepted Answers: 184
Verified Expert
in BMW

Recent Feedback

Positive
Dan's response was almost instant and easy for me -an older female layperson- to...
Positive
thank you for your good explanations and quick answer times. much appreciated!
Positive
Quick responses and to the point.
Positive
Dan got right to the point had me checking voltages no one else seem to know...
Positive
We purchased the sensors and everything is working fine. Thank you.
Positive
Type your review here...
Positive
totally satisfied
Positive
Was right on and saved me a bunch of money.

Customer Question

i have a 2001 bmw 325i. getting p1694 (fault in companion mode), p1638 (throttle temporarily stuck) and p1639 (throttle permanently stuck). can't find any good info on p1694. can someone help with most probable cause of these codes?

 

Country: United States
Make: BMW
Model: 325i
Year: 2001

Already Tried:
hooked up OBD2 reader.

Submitted: 318 days and 10 hours ago.
Category: BMW
Value: $29
Status: CLOSED
Picture
Expert:  Dan replied 318 days and 10 hours ago.

Welcome to JustAnswer, my name is XXXXX XXXXX X'm here to help get your problem resolved. This code most likely means the throttle body assembly has failed. You can use some throttle body cleaner and a rag to clean it out as good as possible, reest codes, then try again. If that doesnt help replace, P1694 means "

Throttle Valve Actuator Start Test Spring Tes and Limp-Home Position Failed" Let me know if you have any questions, thanks.

Customer replied 318 days and 9 hours ago.

so "companion mode" doesn't necessarily mean its the computer communicating with the rest of the car?

Accepted Answer

Picture
Expert:  Dan replied 318 days and 9 hours ago.

Correct, it sounds like whatever scantool you had just gave a generic definition. Let me know if you have any questions, thanks.

Expert TypeTechnician
Category: BMW
Pos. Feedback: 92.9 %
Accepts: 184
Answered: 6/29/2012

Experience: Independent Shop Experience, 2 Year Automotive Diploma, & Access to Information Database

Ask this Expert a Question >
 
Tweet

8 BMW Mechanics are Online Right Now

Ask Your Question Now
Bmw Questions Date Submitted
my 2007 bmw e93 convertible windows are not working. 5/9/2013
320 D: Dear sir,can you please advice me can I replace my comfort 5/9/2013
323ic z3 coupe: We just replaced the right rear hub bearing 5/9/2013
525i: my 2007 bmw 525i will not start. The cars power seems 5/8/2013
2006 bmw 330i,...i need mass air sensor wiring sequence.the 5/8/2013
540i: I have a 2001 BMW 540i, over the winter my DSC system 5/8/2013
BMW X5: 2003 BMW X5 4.4i P1170 5/8/2013
328 ic: I have a 1999 BMW 328ic. When I hold down the m button, 5/8/2013
128i: I have a 2009 BMW 128i 6 speed manual. The clutch is 5/7/2013
325i: how do I convert the storage compartment for the convertible 5/7/2013
RSS
Next 10 >
Ask A BMW Mechanic
Type Your BMW Question Here...
characters left:

Top BMW Experts

See More BMW Mechanics

In The News

Nbc
Washington Post
New York Times
Cnn
Learn More

How It Works

  • Ask an Expert
  • Get a Professional Answer
  • Ask Followup Questions
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Learn More
close
Find Expert answers related to your question.
Sign up using email
We will never post anything without your permission.
Already have an account? Sign in

Ask a BMW Mechanic

Get a Professional Answer. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
156 BMW Mechanics are Online Now
Type Your BMW Question Here...
characters left:
Disclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts. Posts are for general information, are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (medical, legal, veterinary, financial, etc.), or to establish a professional-client relationship. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts. To see what credentials have been verified by a third-party service, please click on the "Verified" symbol in some Experts' profiles. JustAnswer is not intended or designed for EMERGENCY questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals.
Truste
Contact Us | Terms of Service | Privacy & Security | About Us | Our Network
© 2003-2013 JustAnswer LLC
  • Pearl.com
  • JustAnswer UK
  • JustAnswer Germany
  • JustAnswer Spanish
  • JustAnswer Japan