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Bentley Bentley dynamic ride system: fault

Bentley dynamic ride system: fault

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact an authorized Bentley service center or suitably qualified hybrid/high-voltage technician for diagnosis. The official communication states that hybrid vehicles use a high-voltage system and must only be worked on by suitably qualified personnel.
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For certain US Bentley Bentayga and Flying Spur vehicles, a “Bentley dynamic ride system: fault” message may be associated with DTC P0B2500 stored in address 21—Battery Energy Control Module 2. Bentley’s official communication identifies a possible internal super-capacitor fault as the technical background.

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1. What does Bentley dynamic ride system: fault mean?

For certain US Bentley Bentayga and Flying Spur vehicles, a “Bentley dynamic ride system: fault” message may be associated with DTC P0B2500 stored in address 21—Battery Energy Control Module 2. Bentley’s official communication identifies a possible internal super-capacitor fault as the technical background.

2. Technical explanation

NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10237577 (dated May 25, 2023) documents a customer report of “Bentley dynamic ride system: fault” in the Driver Instrument Panel (DIP). The related workshop finding is DTC P0B2500, “Hybrid/EV Battery ‘A’ Voltage Low,” stored in address 21—Battery Energy Control Module 2. The communication states that a possible internal fault with the super capacitor is the technical background.

3. What system is affected?

Dynamic ride system warning display; the documented diagnostic finding is within address 21—Battery Energy Control Module 2. The official communication also refers to the hybrid high-voltage system and a super capacitor.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • “Bentley dynamic ride system: fault” displayed in the Driver Instrument Panel (DIP).
  • DTC P0B2500: “Hybrid/EV Battery ‘A’ Voltage Low” stored in address 21—Battery Energy Control Module 2.

6. Possible causes

  • Possible internal fault with the super capacitor.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Have diagnosis and any work on the hybrid high-voltage system performed only by suitably qualified personnel.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Check address 21—Battery Energy Control Module 2 for DTC P0B2500.
  2. Refer to the Measure section of Bentley TPI 2051965/2, as directed by NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10237577.

11. When to contact service

Contact an authorized Bentley service center or suitably qualified hybrid/high-voltage technician for diagnosis. The official communication states that hybrid vehicles use a high-voltage system and must only be worked on by suitably qualified personnel.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm whether “Bentley dynamic ride system: fault” is displayed in the Driver Instrument Panel.
  • Retrieve fault memory from address 21—Battery Energy Control Module 2 and check for P0B2500.
  • Follow the Measure section of TPI 2051965/2 for the possible internal super-capacitor fault.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied communication directs technicians to the Measure section of TPI 2051965/2.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10237577, dated May 25, 2023, references Bentley TPI 2051965/2. It documents the dynamic ride system warning, P0B2500 in Battery Energy Control Module 2, and a possible internal super-capacitor fault.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10237577: 2068946/2, published May 25, 2023. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2020-2024.zip#nhtsa_id=10237577

19. Frequently asked questions

What does “Bentley dynamic ride system: fault” mean in this evidence?

The official communication documents this Driver Instrument Panel message together with possible DTC P0B2500 in address 21—Battery Energy Control Module 2. It identifies a possible internal super-capacitor fault as the technical background.

Which vehicles are covered by the supplied applicability evidence?

US-market Bentley Bentayga model years 2020–2023 and Bentley Flying Spur model years 2020–2023.

Is this safe to drive or charge?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

Can an owner repair this issue?

The official communication states that hybrid vehicles use a high-voltage system and must only be worked on by suitably qualified personnel.

20. Sources & verification

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