P115D MINI – Mass or Volumetric Air Flow A Air Mass Too High Compared to Model

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P115D MINI Possible Causes

  • Collateral fault caused by other intake system components, Valvetronic, turbocharger
  • Leaking intake system
  • Faulty hot film mass air flow sensor (HFM)
  • Hot film mass air flow sensor (HFM) wiring harness is open or short-circuited
  • Poor electrical connection in the hot film mass air flow sensor (HFM) circuit

How to Fix P115D MINI Code?

Start by checking the “possible causes” listed above. Visually inspect the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Look for damaged components and check for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

Possible Symptoms

  • Engine light on (or engine service warning light soon)

P115D MINI Meaning

The mass air flow must be within a valid range under all engine operating conditions. The diagnostic function compares the air mass calculated from the model with the measured air mass. A malfunction is detected when the mass air flow falls below or exceeds a calibrated minimum or maximum respectively for a calibrated period of time.

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