BMAX Overheating Air Flap Fault

Hi. I have a 2014 Ford BMAX with a gasoline engine and 88714 km on the clock. Recently, the check engine light came on, and the engine seems to be overheating. I ran a diagnostic scan and it points to an active air flap fault. Has anyone experienced this before?

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Hello. I had a similar issue with my Opel Astra, although it was a diesel. The check engine light, coupled with overheating, sounds like a thermal management problem. Does the diagnostic scan provide a specific fault code related to the air flap electromechanism?

Yes, the fault code indicates a defect in the electromechanism that controls the air flaps. Is that what you had on your Astra?

Correct. The fault code pointed to a defective electromechanism. Considering the overheating and the specific fault code, it's likely the same issue. I'd advise taking it to a workshop for a thorough inspection and repair. It cost me 590€ to fix.

Thanks for the info. I'll take it to the workshop. The repair cost also seems fair. I will post a resolution here when it's fixed.

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