Question on Battery and Connection Notes Replacement

replaced battery, registered battery has IBS, drove it next day hard start afterwork. Now check engine light it on. 2B64, 296A. wondering if this is from battery or just a coincidence.

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

Coincidence. Address the fault codes separately.

- Nick

[Luccia at Pelican Parts]

Your scan tool is pulling the MINI FC code. P1497 0x2B64 is Downstream Throttle Air Leak. Check for vacuum leaks. A smoke test will be your best bet to track one down, if that's your cause. Could be something simple like a leaking valve cover. Have also seen VANOS cause this fault. Might not be a bad idea to clean yours first. This article should help: MINI Cooper R56 VANOS Solenoid Replacement (2007-2011) | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article. More info on P1497 in this Pelican thread here: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/bmw-mini/940120-vent-tube.html.

P1338 0x296A - Camshaft Position Sensor Rationality Check (Inlet - Outlet)

For P1338, if replacing the camshaft sensor does nothing your engine timing could be off. I'd possibly also check your VANOS, but I'd think you'd have a VANOS code as well.

Camshaft DIY - MINI Cooper R56 Camshaft Sensor Replacement (2007-2011) | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article