OBD Guide

B3A43

Active Aerodynamic Feature B Position Not Plausible

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$111–333 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Error message on the dashboard
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The active aerodynamic element does not move or does not work correctly

Causes

  • Aerodynamic element mechanism jamming
  • Position sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Problems with the control unit
  • ECU software error

How to Fix

  1. System diagnostics using an OBD-II scanner
  2. Checking the aerodynamic element mechanism for free movement
  3. Checking the status of the position sensor
  4. Checking the integrity of the wiring harness and contacts
  5. Resetting the error and re-diagnosis
  6. Replacement of faulty components if necessary

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