Fault code B2AAA is called “Unsolved Problems (common inactive error when there are other errors)” but in different programs it may be called differently. This fault designation applies to all vehicles equipped with OBD-II.
Technical description and explained code B2AAA
This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is a generic powertrain code. The B2AAA error is considered a general code because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles. Although the specific repair steps may vary slightly depending on the model.
This error can usually occur when other uncorrected codes are present. Or if your OBD2 scanner is not fully compatible with that particular vehicle.
If your scan tool is not compatible with the vehicle on which the trouble codes are being read, there may be a B2AAA code in the error reports found. But if you connect a compatible scan tool, it will report a valid error, which is what you need to fix.
Symptoms of vehicle malfunctions
The main signal that an error B2AAA has occurred is the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is also known as the CheckEngine Light.
It can also be warning signs such as:
- The “Check engine” control lamp on the control panel will light up (the code will be written in the memory as a fault).
- Other codes may be present.
- There may be no symptoms other than the stored fault code.
Depending on the symptoms, the B2AAA error may be serious, or moderate if there are no symptoms other than a stored fault code.
Factors that can cause this error code
The error code B2AAA can mean that one or more of the following problems have occurred:
- Other errors are present along with this code.
- An incompatible scanner is being used to read the faults.
- Sometimes a faulty PCM module is the cause.
How to fix or reset OBD-2 code B2AAA
Some suggested steps for troubleshooting and fix the error code B2AAA:
- Read all stored data and error codes with an OBD-II scanner. To find out when and under what circumstances the B2AAA error occurred.
- Clear the error codes from the computer memory and test drive the vehicle to see if the malfunction appears again.
- If the error code appears again, you may need to use a different scan tool that is compatible with your vehicle.
- If other errors are additionally present, eliminate them.
- If there are no defects, check the PCM module itself and its software part.
Diagnose and repair of problems
If the code B2AAA is stored, you must make sure that you are using a scan tool compatible with your vehicle. If it is not, the error can be anything, and because of the incompatibility and inability to read the fault correctly, this code will be shown.
If the scan tool is compatible with your vehicle, but there are additionally other codes present, it is necessary to eliminate them first. In this case, this code is used as an additional code.
When all related codes are eliminated, the B2AAA error should also disappear.
On which vehicles does this problem occur most frequently
Fault code B2AAA can occur on different vehicles but there are statistics on which brands this occurs most often. Here is a list of some of them:
- BMW
- Chevrolet (Aveo, Cruze)
- Citroen (C4)
- Hyundai (Santa Fe)
- Opel (Insignia)
- Peugeot (308)
- Renault (Duster)
- Volkswagen
- LADA (Granta, Vesta)
- UAZ (Patriot)
- VAZ
Fault code B2AAA can sometimes be found with other errors. The most common are the following: P0121, P0351, P0363, P1301, C0300.
