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BMW P2181: Cooling System Performance — Diagnosis and Repair

P2181: Cooling System Performance. The DME judges coolant-temperature behavior implausible for operating time and load. A thermostat stuck open, inadequate circulation, trapped air, sensor bias or fan running continuously can create different temperature traces.

BMW P0496: EVAP Flow During a Non-Purge Condition — Diagnosis and Repair

P0496: EVAP Flow During a Non-Purge Condition. The DME detects purge flow while the EVAP purge valve should be closed. A mechanically leaking purge valve is distinct from an electrical command fault and often reveals itself through idle mixture change when the purge path is isolated.