Was it coincidental and maybe the bits of trash in the both VANOS spool valves cleared at the exact same time? My engine is N52 CAUSE 3. three fault codes are They unlock only when oil pressure is applied. Should I worry about the timing chain issue? They also got me up to speed on the known timing chain issues, extended 7yr/70,000 mile extended warranty and class action lawsuit stuff. Good day. Do you know if the new Vanos assemblies comes with the upgraded bolts or do I still need to change out the 4 Vanos Gear bolts on a new assembly? 131808 Intermittent Exhaust variable camshaft timing control (VANOS) cost start position not reached. The production date of the car was 2015-11-17. 2D56 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached Its hard to say what the problem is without see the car and performing some test,,,but it doesnt sound good when the low oil pressure light came on,,,sound like something major happened internal inside the engine. You referenced this TSB in your comment to Ronnie back in 2017. Is it possible to remove the snap ring and take out the VANOS spool valve, spring and check ball for cleaning with the VANOS unit in the engine? To set the timing properly you have to be sure the Vanos units are locked its end position, so its moving 1:1 with the camshaft. Previous posts of timing chain upgrade explains my experience. N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME MODEL E84 E89 F10 F25 F30 F31 F34 . If you are using a Main labor code for to model implausibly too high . F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34 It looks like the car is on this recall list. 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It definitely isnt a prominent/dangerous rattling sound like in the video Jack posted on Aug 30. Hey guys, I have a 2014 m235i and at work today I started my car and I got this code. The starter and engine appear to make no attempt to start. During a recent oil change & tire rotation service visit, my regular BMW service establishment (non-dealership) let me know my timing chain was loose and I should get it checked out at the local BMW dealership. The car has lost complete power and now I the drive train malfunction light on, engine light on, low oil pressure light on. I know impulse sending wheels and camshaft they need to be lined up using a special tool. Did this on the intake side. The dealership should be interested in fixing it because it means money for the tech and for the dealership,,,,that doesnt make any sense. Here the vehicle was driven only at SP98. Its hard to say what the problem is with out hearing and driving the car,,,,I dont think the noise is timing chain because that makes a whining noise,,,the only leak could be a exhaust leak but you said the steering also shakes,,,have you had the tires and rims checked make sure rims are not bent,,,also check the rear transmission mount make sure they are not cracked or broken,,,also check the drive belt tensioner could be a problem. Even though work time labor operation code 61 00 006 ends in 006, it is not considered a Main Now im getting vanos inlet, outlet codes, along with vanos camshaft jammed for both intake and exhaust. when he took a test drive, the codes again cam back. iTrader: ( 0) After change chain tensioner - Drivetrain Malfunction. Cloning means making full copy of ISN files from original DME and copy it over to use DME, So what happens if the ISN files are corrupted and you just copied it over to the other DMEare the pins damaged on the original DME ,,,or are the connection on the harness damage,,,,we just had a car last mouth where the harness was damaged for the fuel injector signals causing fuel to dump,,,the harness was damaged on the connector for the DME,,,you might have to perform OHM test on the harness to make sure the harness and connections are good. Today my engine shut off while I was driving. You should ask the dealer about it. Thank you. If so, can I buy the warranty for the used car now? Ok heres another vanos unit off a 2011 328 N51 engine,,,,this is the intake vanos unit that is now in several pieces,,,,the customer was just driving on the highway when the engine just lost power. procedure outlined below. I have changed timing chain on 2013 BMW 328i xdrive this is the codes Im getting 131501 120408 131908 . Do I have to buy the extended warranty to get the timing chain replaced by BMW or the 7/70 warranty is for all bmw? 131401 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Non-adjustable 96K views 5 years ago The BMW N54 and N52 typically have the most issues with this. Learn how your comment data is processed. Maybe the function test is different with cold start faults present. Hi,,,yes your car is not on the list but that doesnt mean that it still has this problem,,,and since your car is 4 wheel drive the chain is not being used more it is the same on both 4 wheel drive and rear wheel drive,,,,now if you want to keep the vehicle it is a good idea to replace the timing chain and rails and oil pump chain for safety reasons. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Do not replace any parts. thanks, You might want to look at the timing chain on a N20,,,that can cause a lot of different problem, Your email address will not be published. This situation can occur as a customer complaint, or after performing If performing other ISTA diagnostics and related test plans results with eligible and covered also by any chance would you know the torque specs for this bolts? We rebuilt it. So I have an US 2013 BMW sdrive28i with 109k miles build date 02/2013. I have a 2015 x1 with an April 2015 manufacture date. charger. or Hi bmwtechnician, Hello! I have done my timing chain after finish car starts up runs but would not idle until cel come on. Thanks again. I have a SULEV vehicle so its definitely an N20 engine. It goes from 0 8 kpa and back to 0 will cranking do you have any idea what that reading should be on the fuel rail. Yesterday I did get all the fault codes cleared. Hi, thank you for the reply. During highway driving the car drives fine. Im getting error codes 120408 Charging Pressure Control: Switched off. 131908 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached P0115; BMW 10AA40 Coolant-temperature sensor, electrical: no signal P112A; BMW 10AA50 Coolant-temperature sensor, plausibility: engine temperature in rel. 2D5B VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached The problem could be caused by the fuel destroying the plastic guide. only be fixed if it seems like my car will experience the issue (like if they hear the rattling noise that commenters have mentioned/you replied about. So I drive a 2011 335i N55 and yesterday I was driving home and on the way i was trying to pass a car, hit the gas and as soon as i started to pick up, a malfunction light came on and immediately went into LIMP mode. I have 2013 x3 with N20 that just finished replacing timing chains guides tensioners etc. C. Im wondering if I can just replace those bolts with new steel ones , my car is out of warranty and it has not develop any issues yet , but as precautionary measure I was wondering if this is possible? I have a 2013 N20 engine in my X3 and want to remove the actuators to either clean or replace. 61 00 006 WT Performing vehicle diagnosis test Picture of my timing chain guide rail cracking: https://imgur.com/4P3ATsK. The BMW N20 is a 1.6 and 2.0 L (98 and 122 cu in) turbocharged four-cylinder DOHC petrol engine with variable valve lift and variable valve timing which replaced the N53 (or BMW N52 in some markets) and was produced from 2011 to 2017 by BMW. 2: 12A701 Catalytic converter downstream oxygen sensor, electrical fault: circuit short to battery (+) Just need to clear the check engine light. Last question- if it is a failing timing chain- is this a something best repaired in a couple weeks, or do I have a few months. Thats a good possibility thats the timing chain issue. 130308 Did you also change the oil when you replaced the filter,,,yes switch vanos solenoids,,,no need to reset adaptation values,,,just test drive and see what happens,,,but change the oil also. However I did pay out of pocket to replace by valve cover gasket at a BMW dealership 2 years ago. I tried to reset vanos with no success. dtc are 131401 and 131501 . ISTA says these errors: not have the latest software. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I bought an x3 28ix build on 07/2015, model 2016 with 124000km. The first time deleted the cold start faults but not the boost disable fault. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158. Please note the displayed battery voltage reading in the repair order comments section. Example: 180101 or 1B9308 or 30FF Enter fault code Emissions Standard BMW says I caused engine cease. Is the fact that my vehicle is not on your list reassuring? Loss of power and smoke on the exhaust when accelerating. Ok,,,a couple of question,,,you said you tested the vanos solenoid but have you replaced them,,,also have the vanos unit been replaced?,,,,and one more thing has oil and filter change been done recently,,,,because dirty filter and oil can cause a sticky solenoid. Reprogram the vehicle ISTA/P 2.51.0 or higher. check got vanos dtc come to relies i switch the cam gears when i install them so i correct it after veh cranks but no start check timming over like 3 time it good. Please help! Ive been told by dealership that timing chain is tight and has passed their test. No car manufacturer is going to tell you the problems with their car,,,they are just worried about the sale of that car,,,,not what is wrong with that car. 2013 BMW X1 E84 WITH N2O MOTOR 11400ML If you are interested here is the rest of the story. He believes that its not enough oil pressure in the tensioner therefore is not tight as it should be. is there a chance that he is wrong? What's even more exciting about the N20 engine is that this four-cylinder engine is capable of generating a stunning power of 240 HP and a sizzling torque of 260 lb-ft. Yes that crack in the timing chain guide should be enough to replace the timing chain and guide rails,,,,the way we decide if the car is covered is by whine noise,rattle noise,broken pieces of timing chain guide,,,how before we get the extended warranty that is hard to say,,,it all depends on the legal side of the lawsuit Im sorry to say. Or maybe the fuel that would be implicated! Should I proactively replace the timing chain tensioner, part number 11318685091 (replaces part number 11317567680)? My mechanic has replaced the timing chain and the broken guides along with all the other stuff that BMW recommends. and it seems like they are about to settle this case on 9/2/2020. Perform a vehicle test. cover and expose some wires and by moving around stuff they was rubbing together and i had the battery connect at that time too.need some help please thank in advance, Ok,,,,you said you smell gas and black smoke out of the exhaust, and you have wiring harness damage to Dinan piggy back,,,I would think this is your problem the harness is damaged and can be causing your problem with the fuel injectors dumping to much fuel into the engine,,,you can remove the spark plugs and see if they are fuel soaked to verify this problem,,,,I dont know if you can remove the Dinan piggy back and put it back to stock.,,,I hope this helps, Update on my car was other human error wrong timing was locking the camshaft with lobs facing down, i correct it and veh stated up right away..THANKS for taking time to assess me. If that helps you with anything! 3: 130304 VANOS (Variable camshaft timing) exhaust: control fault, camshaft stuck There can typically be a ton of different. So just saw this in the nick of time. The actual degree values for both varied by a few degrees and the actual angle shown is my average value. The details of the settlement if approved by court will extend timing chain and oil pump drive chain to 8 years/100000 miles(which ever comes first). The process of deleting the faults and restarting the car was performed many times. Sorry for the confusion, No, Sorry for the confusion, I understand you have the N20 engine,,,,what Im saying on the N20 engine the vans unit failing is not a common problem like the N51,,,,,on the N20 engine there are no replacement bolts for the vanos unit not like the N51. with the following integration levels: When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Ive got a 2014 320i with 36,000 miles. Did you hear anything like this before? I personally know of one person that had a total loss on their X1 engine in Saskatchewan back in 2016 before BMW Canada acknowledged a widespread issue with the timing chain on the N20. What codes would come up when the timing chain fails? I have ISTA-D and scared the following codes. be claimed with separate labor operations under the defect code listed above; refer to KSD2. If so, can I buy the warranty for the used car now? The documentation claimed that it would take one minute for the VANOS cold start faults to appear. The car has 103,000 miles. The fuel pump tank pressure is good when i check but when i read the data for fuel rail its very low and drop right back to 0.. I know I might be looking at replacing Vanos Actuator, central valve or the whole vanos unit. I own a 2015 X1 with a manufacture date of April 2014. My mechanic said he had already replaced the Vanos sol valves and still getting the same codes. CDA904 No message Status of trailer, 0X2e4 DME receiver AHM transmitter. DME. You are correct almost all the problem are in the States,,,all the engines are built in the same plant,,,there is a good chance that the fuel is the cause of these problems,,,,yes it is a good thing your car is not on the list. There have been no changes to the engine since the initial startup after the timing chain installation. Maybe I should replace them? Could this be the timing chain? Earlier this week I took my 2012 328i to dealership because check engine light came on. Do u recommend changing the tensioner as preventive maintenance? In US the N20/N26 timing chain extended limited warranty is 7 years/70000 miles, so what is extended coverage available in your country? BMW wont tell us why some models have problems and some dont,,,,it could be because of horsepower,,,,,you could replace tensioner if you want,,,,,it wouldnt hurt anything, Thanks for the reply i think its 220i and 320i uses the exact engine N20 my F22 2014 car now has 105000kms since its not in the list , in general what do u advice me to do shall i just keep my ears alerted to sounds or u advise me to take to service center and maintain the chain so i can save the engine ? Any thoughts!!! I am also concerned , like every other n20 owner, that it will grenade eventually. Would there be a difference between our 2 continents with regard to production? You think BMWNA would cover timing chain here if brought in for inspection? In sports mode, or when driving more active in doesn't come on. I assume it will need to be replaced just because its higher in milage but do you think BMW would warranty it out knowing that theyve said it was lifetime of the vehicle? Having the same. Thank you, Rev match I say problem. Your email address will not be published. Even if the engine is warm it still gives these same fault codes. Hello, My service guy called and told me to sell the car immediately because oil wasnt circulating through the engine and eventually it would seize. There has to be a reason. Do you replace the units in such case, or do you know a trick to lose them? Nic. Im thinking the dealership is just not interested in fixing it. Id rather not pay more money. This is due to a diagnostic programming error in the DME. SHAME ON BMW!!!!! The spark plug have nothing to do with this problem,,,,they would cause misfires,,,I would think you should get some kind of signal from camshaft angle,,,,are you sure everything is plugged in correctly, Hello, My exhaust cam is retarding to the most far point , I time the engine with kit, locking crank, cam shaft and vanos. It idles fine and sounds much better than before. Hi bmw technician. and if necessary, also Next day scanned and found codes 120208 (charging pressure control, plausibility pressure too high) and 120408 (charging pressure control, deactivation: pressure build-up blocked. I've tested the soleniods and they are both good. One customer describe his 2013 BMW F18 525Li with 61000km mileage got trouble.The car engine warning light on and central display "Transmission malfunction".But it can start engine and accelerate normally.More repair cases about BMW,please check here:BMW Trouble Repair Use BMW ISID to diagnose,got trouble code as below: Fault Code: 135401 Fault Explanation: Valvetronic: overloaded Yes it should,,,,but sometimes some random faults might still be their, The service engine light has not cleared. Recently purchased 2104 BMW X1 28i x drive. Enter the Chassis Number, Hi Hi, I have little complicated problem with F30 N20B20 2012 engine.. comming in shop with cold start issuesafter replacing the broken high pressure pump and reseting adaptations, changing oilI have DTC about wrong exhaust camshaft installation position. No I dont think it is covered,,,and what lifetime of the vehicle are you talking about. Seems like the locking pins are stuck. should I buy timing lock kit to lock the cams and cranksshaft in place? Labor: 1.0. Code 120408 Charging Pressure control Switch off as consequence Hello there. My engine is N52 I guess I can continue to enjoy the car and see what happens or sell it. It was somewhat cold today around 20 degrees. Cost for the strap $7.49. Coasting to a stop the engine suddenly died and would not restart. Page 2 of 4 Cleaned spark plugs and as the mileage was 65000 so I changed the timing chain with a TOOL also. Charging pressure control: Switch-off as consequence Seems like this is on the list. Thanks you! or Also that didnt make a difference and fault is still on outlet side. E84 and E89 repairs to the engine valve train assembly. So far I reset it and it's gone and drove it like 30 miles but kinda worried . 130308 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, position not reached check out the. 5%? Or will my timing chain, etc. Now also Im sitting 3 months over then 7/70 mark! F020-13-07-506 for the F3x [ Copyright 2013 BMW of North America, Inc. ] F25 I live in France with an x1 e84 xdrive 20i (end of 2012) which does not seem to be on your list. December 2013 Good day. E84 and E89: N20 cylinder block is made of aluminum with two balance shafts and steel-plated cylinders. Would you suspect this is more related to the software reprogram or is the timing off? Hi, To determine if any applicable Federal, State or BMW Emissions Warranty coverage applies prior To my shame, I am not sure how to post video in your blog. Apr 14, 2022 BMW F30 328i 2013 N20 engine "Drivetrain malfunction etc" comes on occasionally. Covered under the terms of the BMW New Car/SAV Limited Warranty or the BMW Certified Pre- The BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty applies to BMW CPO vehicles that are still The 7 years/70000 miles extended limited warranty follows the VIN, so if the 2015 X3 is on the list, the N20/N26 engine will be covered. When retrieving BMW check engine light codes with an OBD II scan tool, proceed as follows: 1. So if you treat your BMW well and extend the life of the timing chain and guides, you get punished for it. The warrantee was in place until 2019. This website is not affiliated with BMW AG in any way, and should not be confused with the websites of BMW AG, BMW M GmbH. My 2013 X3 28i timing chain was replaced by BMW (no cost to me) in January 2019 at 107,000 km. N20/N26 is an attemptof BMWAG to reclaim 4-cylinder glory from the past, e.g. Had mechanic put on Autel code reader diagnostics and got 10 or so codes relating to things such as the dinamic stability control, fuel pump. This turbocharged 2.0L inline-four was considered a replacement to the BMW N52 a naturally-aspirated, inline-six engine. Ive enjoyed your blog and I hope you will start posting again. The connector may have a removable cover. diagnosis system checking faults) All wiring lines are good. If the fault code for camshaft position sensor goes away or swaps position from intake to exhaust (or vice versa), the fault code is being caused by the VANOS solenoid. For reasons I dont understand the faults are cleared. As the outgoing N52 and N53 were reliable engines, the BMW N20 had big shoes to fill, especially given its turbocharged design. Note: When the ISTA system message displays: Battery voltage only XX.XX V. Please connect Thank you so much for your advice. 2008 BMW 128I [0.00] Check engine light DTC 131501. 2D55 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable Maybe not as loud as before but still noisy. Hi Chip.. Did you ever come across a step by step procedure in doing this? I have checked timing multiple times, I found this article online and this is what Im thinking right now!! Just to be clear, there are two different parts of the VANOS solenoids on the N20. Neither the VANOS units nor the solenoids have been replaced. It would get to 17% and quit. I have maintained it meticulously. designates changes to this revision Yes you need to buy the camshaft locking tools,,,,the timing will slip,,,,you need a t-stat also,,,,the charge pressure fault may be due to the vanos unit,,,,the trailer issue is a random fault,,,,hope this helps. Could you please guide me? Hello again, hope you having great day!! I assume that the f31 328i RW could also be affected ? The I-level is newer than the I-level specified in SI B12 15 13. What are related problems? 133E10 -permanent valvetronic system: deactivated, adjustment fault too frequent Thank you for your time and expertise. SITUATION Not sure if he meant evap leak. Also after cold start also misfire error pops up. 2013 X3 N20 28i. One last question about dirty oil. Thoughts?? no hesitation. If I reach my finger in through oil filler cap with the engine off and cold, is it normal for there to be some slack in the timing chain on an N20? 120408: Boost pressure control, cut off pressure rise blocked. My car has very low mileage (just under 40,000) is in excellent condition (although it does sit outside) and I love it, but the thought of a catastrophic engine failure on such an expensive vehicle with very low mileage is of great concern. Hello! The VANOS function test showed that both VANOS units were working. As there is a known TSB and the solenoid is VVT. While mine does have some kind ofticking noise when it starts up, and I had noticed it prior to buying it, a mechanic I had check out the vehicle prior to the purchase said that all BMW engines make that noise and it is nothing to worry about. hello i have a 2013 bmw x3 from a family friend with n20 What about the rest? My engine shut of while idle in park. 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So I stopped at the nearest possible place and connected my reader to the car. 130304 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, camshaft jammed 130108 VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached Yes took off the valve cover 3 times so far. SB-10053485-8362 130f11 They look ok. Do you think it can be a ECU or software related issue? I can of course record my engine startup if thatll let you know the case). Hi there I have a 2013 BMW f30 320 d EFF engine N47 T EUR model N47D20O1 production date 25/03/2013 ,does this engine have timing chain problems 175.000 Kilometers. The Bank 1 on the definition refers to the side of the engine that has the cylinder #1. Here is a video of whats happening today. Glossary of Emission Coverage attachment for more information. Hi, I have a 2014 BMW 428i X drive coupe. U tell me, BMW my have a governor,,,but you still can over rev the engine,,,,it is a strange design that doesnt work,,,but I think BMW did this way so they can blame the customer for over reving the engine and not paying for a blown engine. Thanks. 1d2404 Map thermostat, activation, line disconnection Unfortunately for me, I was not informed about an extended free warrantee on the chain and guides, BMW kept it quiet. Intake Camshaft: Installation faulty. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 131401 This documentation is not necessary when part of an approved Technical Service repair procedure; Could you please listen to my video and let me know if I have a problem with timing chain? This is not a recall. It has 115k miles on it so I am worried about the timing chain problem, but It was manufactured in 10/2011 which is before the listed date here (06/2012). Now how I understand it is this is not a timing issue. 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