B2050 Diagnostic Trouble Code

B2050 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic B-Body Diagnostic Trouble Code.

It is considered generic because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles, although specific repair steps may be different depending on your car model.

Symptoms

Symptoms of a B2050 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Excessive exhaust leak
Hesitation upon acceleration
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated
Engine surge

Possible Causes :

Rarely - faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM-programming required after replacement)
Rough running engine due to misfiring plugs. Many engines have misfire codes to indicate the cylinder effected, such as P0307 for number 7.
Low fuel pressure caused by a clogged filter, failing fuel pump, failed fuel pressure regulator or clogged or leaking injectors.

Repair Processes :

With the valve disconnected, the red voltmeter lead should be attached to the IMRC valve power wire and the black voltmeter lead connected to ground. Now, clear the codes and test-drive the vehicle to see if the code is reset.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code B2050 is not difficult to diagnose and repair. Thus, it always pays to have a qualified technician to look after your vehicle should this error code arise.

Diagnosing this code requires the engine to be in good running shape, without unmetered air entering the engine. If other codes that relates to misfiring condition, lean running or air entering the engine is present, then you must first fix those error codes before B2050.

Fortunately, B2050 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

B2050 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

B2050 Porsche Dp Fuel Pump Primary Circuit Failure
B2050 Peugeot 3008 Ii EGI Mini - MAF Failed Open Circuit
B2050 Rover 75 Ignition Coil C Secondary Circuit Malfunction
B2050 Holden Senator Power Window LR Motor Circuit Failure
B2050 Buick Lucerne Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected
B2050 Volkswagen Golf 6 Ride Control RF Shock Actuator Circuit Short To Battery
B2050 Osca 2500 Door Unlock Disarm Output Circuit Failure