If it is not on the list then it is not covered under that bulletin,,,but BMW does have some other programs,,,you need to go to the dealer and have your key remote reader performed and it will say if you are covered for any timing chain defects. Sorry there are no replacement bolts for the N20 vanes unit that I know of,,,,,yes they are aluminum,,,the N20 and N26 vanes unit are not common to break not like the older one on N51 and N52, No, no 2D61 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, position not reached Tried new battery. within the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty and this coverage extends beyond the Or turbo charger, Do you guys fix the issue ?! Content on bimmerfest.com is generated by its users. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. Just realized the cut off is February 2015, not 2014. Code 130104 Vanos intake control fault camshaft stuck I ask because here ethanol is not too widespread and should not represent more than 1% of vehicles on the gasoline market. but after 3-4 minutes these fault codes with a message -Drivetrain problem comes in the display. Nope,,,,its up to the dealership to make the call for BMW if they will fix the timing chain issue on your car under the TSB. Hopefully it will prove to be a non issue. Hi bmwtechnician, Reduced power" warning, 745i 2002 - Engine Malfunction - reduced power, If this is your first visit, be sure to The short version of this story is that the car is working now. Cheers. 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. bimmerfest.com is not in any way affiliated with Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. The N20 is a 2.0L inline-4 single turbo engine that replaced the naturally aspirated 3.0L N52/N53. Four months later I got a drive train malfunction that turned on then went away after a day. Ok Ill do that. Turbo engines are more complex and require several . It is still worth inquiring about at your local dealership. Yesterday when i was driving the car normally on the hwy the drivetrain malfunction popped up and car went into a reduced power mode. Disregard my question. The engine is running rough at idle. It also features dual VANOS, valvetronic, and direct injection. I reside in Alberta as well. if I have used the tool how it is possible no to be on timing ?! What is your opinion about the above? THNX. You should ask the dealer about it. To my shame, I am not sure how to post video in your blog. 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. E84 and E89: This turbocharged 2.0L inline-four was considered a replacement to the BMW N52 a naturally-aspirated, inline-six engine. So I was just under by kilometers and by time (Delivery was Aug 2012). Thanks. We rebuilt it. Hi Im planning to buy a second hand 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i (F25) and its about 65000 miles now. You referenced this TSB in your comment to Ronnie back in 2017. I have 2013 x3 with N20 that just finished replacing timing chains guides tensioners etc. Reset codes and adaptations without increment wheel. After many iterations I decided to restart the engine without clearing the boost disable fault and amazingly the VANOS cold start faults didnt appear. My car has very low mileage, is in excellent condition and I really enjoy driving it, but this potential catastrophe has me concerned.Thank you for your time & expertise. charger. They are similar to those that are used in BMW N55. Problem is, mine arent locked. Hi, I have a 2014 BMW 428i X drive coupe. Page 2 of 4 Il motore N20 esordisce nel marzo 2011 sotto il cofano della BMW X1 xDrive28i, ed in versione da 245 CV, ma sei mesi dopo stato affiancato da una versione depotenziata, in grado comunque di sviluppare 184 CV. Intake Camshaft: Installation faulty. Thanks for responding. Hello BMW technician, I know there is a lawsuit going on with N20 timing chain in NJ District Court 2. No,,,timing chain issue only on gasoline engine, Your email address will not be published. It all depends are your production date of your car,,,you can also tell the dealer about this bulletin. with the following integration levels: Hey, The production date of the car was 2015-11-17. Hello did you ever resolve that issue? 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. I took it to the bmw for a diagnostic and they said that Im just better off replacing the engine than trying to find out what is wrong with the car. F020-13-07-506 for the F3x Here the vehicle was driven only at SP98. The connector may have a removable cover. 'nhUO}gFXA}_+7"F.\ztVw@%/`>vny#(`YN:2ed_zI.. 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. and if necessary, also Code 120408 Charging Pressure control Switch off as consequence You only touched an accessories belt part. Sorry I dont see any video,,,,ok when you say the starter and engine dont appear to make attempt to start,,,,,question does the engine turn over when you are trying to start the car,,,,,question does the engine make any sound when trying to start the car,,,if the engine does not turn over when trying to start car,,,,try and turn the engine by hand from the front lower crankshaft bolt and see if the engine will turn. BMW INTAKE VANOS ACTUATOR SOLENOID LOCATION REPLACEMENT EXPLAINED F30 F31 F32 F33 F34 428i 328i 320i 420i 418i 318i 316iIf you are trying to find where the i. The values changed. Thanks, The charge pressure fault is probably due to the the vanos fault,,,,it looks like you replaced all the general stuff already and you are sure the timing is correct,,,,,you said the engine had low water damage what does that mean,,,is it possible the exhaust camshaft is binding,,,,you might want to check the exhaust camshaft journal caps. I want to make sure this issue is fixed. I know there has been a lot of people complaining to BMW NA about this problem,,,I think there is a case where people are trying to sue BMW over the timing chain issue,,,one of the problems is none of the other BMW have this problem only the N20-N26. I assume the tensioner is operated by oil pressure and its normal to feel some slack when the engine is not running? Code 131501 returned. But the solutions havent worked for me. Yes it does not say no signal. Also can sparkplugs have any influence to this situation? Cost for the strap $7.49. 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). All wiring lines are good. Andrea, I just found your blog looking for answers for my used/ new to me 2013 328i with N20 engine. Thank you, Rev match I say problem. 131501-VANOS inlet, cold start not consolable. But the list post on this forum shows E84 X1 xDrive28i with N20 is a recall! Do you think it has to do something with the timing belt. F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34: Cheers, Also, I had the whole transmission replaced at 42K miles when I bought it. Thanks! 130108 Reprogram the vehicle ISTA/P 2.51.0 or higher. 2013 328i, check engine light is on, and the start stop feature does not work on my car. When the VANOS units were removed there was no visible trash. Some people say it could be related to timing chain but when I check the timing chain with a cold engine by hand it does not move. Thanks for this. In sports mode, or when driving more active in doesn't come on. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. or can I slowly unscrew the center valve and insert a new one? N20 cylinder block is made of aluminum with two balance shafts and steel-plated cylinders. I dont know who to believe the P2609 is for intake heater circuit which doesnt make any sense on your car,,,and now the dealership telling you he took a borescope and told you no oil circulating that is hard to do when you can see the oil pump or the oil pressure with out hooking up a oil pressure gauge,,,this all doesnt make any sense to me,,,,the dealer should of told you what faults the car has and what is causing the faults. 3: 130304 VANOS (Variable camshaft timing) exhaust: control fault, camshaft stuck The engine is running and seems to run pretty good although its still has that ticking sound that it had before. Yann Wehrling, vice-prsident de la rgion le-de-France, charg de la Transition cologique, et Patrice Leclerc, maire de Gennevilliers et Prsident du groupe Front De Gauche la . What codes would come up when the timing chain fails? Hello and thank you for your various articles on the n20 engine. It gave the code 2D61 VANOS Outlet control, position not reached. Example: 180101 or 1B9308 or 30FF Enter fault code Emissions Standard Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. diagnosis system checking faults) 2D56 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached E84 and E89: Im sorry,,,and I hate how BMW has handled the whole problem with the N20-N26 engine and timing chain issue,,,I understand your frustration with BMW and how they didnt take care of this known problem. Enter the Chassis Number, But one of the passages might have had some trash in it. They look ok. Do you think it can be a ECU or software related issue? Its a bit like on the list, the block of 20i and 28i is quite close, so why one seems more impacted than the other (the higher torque?). 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. I tried to reset vanos with no success. I've done exactly the same thing and caused this issue by replacing the timing chain tensioner. Required fields are marked *. I just can't find a procedure on removing the valve cover and locking down the cams. F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 / F34 / F36 (2012 - current). However I did pay out of pocket to replace by valve cover gasket at a BMW dealership 2 years ago. I bought 2012 X1 with 85,000km and after reading different posts makes me worried about the timing chain issue, I called the dealer they said there is no recall on this vehicle except driver side air bag! No one knows what this CDA904 code means. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158. Thanks! The intake cam had the following desired/actual degrees: 0/-8, -20/-20, -10.4/-10, -20/-20 and -10.4/-10. Labor: 1.0. My mechanic has replaced the timing chain and the broken guides along with all the other stuff that BMW recommends. It should show something like incorrect angle/position. also it has a start stall initially. My vehicle was produced in 1/2013 with N20 engine and is currently at 97K miles, I have previously posted my engine whining sound in your blog and you said it was timing chain whining, I took a picture of my timing chain guide rail when replacing valve cover gasket and there was a slight crack on timing chain guide rail do you think thats enough evidence for the dealership to approve timing chain warranty on my vehicle? 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. It started during a hot day waiting at a traffic light. F34 The only odd result is that the desired angles of 0 and 0.6 had actual angles that were off by ~8 degrees. Maybe the function test is different with cold start faults present. Your email address will not be published. F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34: 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? Would you suspect this is more related to the software reprogram or is the timing off? Just replaced timing chain and oil pump module on n20 13 528i xdrive. The VANOS function test showed that both VANOS units were working. SITUATION F30 There was an audible whine heard at idle from the front of the engine so the timing chain and guide was replaced ahead of total failure. My car have no error code, product 4/2012 with no tune. The I-level is newer than the I-level specified in SI B12 15 13. I have maintained it meticulously. Also, I keep getting this code P3195 Radiator coolant temperature signal stuck high, BMW fixed the radiator but this code keeps coming on and off, some days it stays on some days it doesnt stay on. Hello question I have 428xi n26 sulev f32 and I was looking at my key reader report and where it says Software version/updates section: I-level current integration level of vehicle F020-19-07-539. The car has 103,000 miles. Thank you!! 3. The first start up gave many more codes but I have cleared the fault codes several times and these two appear along with the consequence fault code of 120408 Charge pressure control off. Hi Im wondering do I need to have a 7/70 warranty to get BMW cover for this problem? check out the. Please advice. I know I might be looking at replacing Vanos Actuator, central valve or the whole vanos unit. Andreas first and foremost thank you for sharing your knowledge. This is not a recall. It definitely isnt a prominent/dangerous rattling sound like in the video Jack posted on Aug 30. Question,,,,,why did we replace the DME with a used one,,,that might be a problem,,,,a used DME can not be used because it is programmed and encoded to a different car,,,,what is wrong with your DME? Is this related to the new engine I got? They unlock only when oil pressure is applied. The actual angle also varied as in the previous test but on average was nearly equal to the desired angle. Now getting error 131501. 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. It idles fine and sounds much better than before. You think BMWNA would cover timing chain here if brought in for inspection? Do you replace the units in such case, or do you know a trick to lose them? What about the rest? Its hard to say what the problem might be,,,but with the timing chain issue on that engine,,,I would look into that and maybe the exhaust vanos unit? 120408 Intermittent Charging pressure control: switch-off as consequence 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. I got a few drivetrain malfunctions last week: 131501 vanos, intake, cold start; not adjustable 120408 reduced power mode. Are there many vehicles that run on ethanol in the United States? What could be the problem? Here is a video of whats happening today. Exhaust Camshaft: Installation faulty. Sorry for the confusion, No, 2011 BMW 535i [0.00] 535i drivertrain malfunction. I appreciate your help. 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. Even if the engine is warm it still gives these same fault codes. I have ISTA-D and scared the following codes. Its hard to say without performing some test with a diagnostic equipment. as suggested by dealer over phone or something else? dtc are 131401 and 131501 . Thats important to know for later. 130304 work, claim this work with the applicable defect code and labor operations listed in KSD2. If BMWNA does not fix this N20/N26 TC issue, a chunk of remaining faithfuls will deflect to other brands. This seems correct, but I'm looking to avoid removing the valve cover. The boost disable fault was cleared and the engine restarted. Suddenly the half yellow engine light came on and was telling me that reduced engine power bla bla. Is there possible timing not to be correct on the intake vanos unit?! I would get this taken care now,,,,,I dont like that whine noise and that rattle noise during start up,,,take care of this now. or Im in california and Im planning to buy a used 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i (F25). Page 4 of 4 If one of the applicable faults listed above is stored in the DME then continue with the 2D55 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable Car history: before selling the car last owner took it to BMW, changed oil and filters, rear tires and spark plugs. The VANOS cold start faults would reappear within 15 seconds of startup. 2013 BMW X1 E84 WITH N2O MOTOR 11400ML Charging pressure control: Switch-off as consequence check out the. The fault returns when its hot outside and comes back even faster when I turn on the air conditioning. Now how I understand it is this is not a timing issue. Not sure if he meant evap leak. I can of course record my engine startup if thatll let you know the case). FM pistons with negative bias of piston ring are also installed in this motor. After several engine stop/start cycles there were still no faults. I've tested the soleniods and they are both good. We purchased it from a BMW dealership, they didnt mention any potential issues with the timing chain components. Or will my timing chain, etc. One or more of the following faults is stored in the I checked the timing chain, it looks fine. He said he didnt see anything wrong with the oil circulating in the car. The engine was idling when it happened. Today my engine shut off while I was driving. 1d2404 Map thermostat, activation, line disconnection Emissions Warranty coverage that applies. Thats a good possibility thats the timing chain issue. I manually crank engine over few time but after start it always goes retarded on exhaust cam shaft. I would like the tackle the Vanos issue first and go from there. 131401 vanos exhaust cold start not controllable Coasting to a stop the engine suddenly died and would not restart. I would go to the dealer and have the engine scanned to see what fault came up,,,better to be safe then sorry. Reprogram the vehicle ISTA/P 2.50.4 or higher. possible oil pump chain broken? Any suggestions on what to check on the Vanos for the 131501 code? 133E10 -permanent valvetronic system: deactivated, adjustment fault too frequent The extended warranty runs out in December. Idk what to do at this point im devastated. 61 00 720 Refer to KSD2 Programming / encoding control unit(s) The engine was low water damaged. The car has lost complete power and now I the drive train malfunction light on, engine light on, low oil pressure light on. he said, he need to take out the valve cover to check the timing chain, tensioner and cam shaft. Was it how the faults were cleared that made the difference? Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: . Is there a way to test this? 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. E89 Looking forward to the return of your blog. 130108 VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached F025-13-07-506 for the F25 has reduced power output. Fingers crossed!! Hello there. Yesterday I did get all the fault codes cleared. i took it to a euro car guy that i know he flashed the transmission and that solved the problem, did you get it sorted I, having the same faults. Looked at my timing chain and there seems to be some play in the chain. No I dont think it is covered,,,and what lifetime of the vehicle are you talking about. E84 and E89 no hesitation. By any chance do you know how long will the dealerships receive this extended warranty info after the case settles? (with CAS) To delete the three faults actually required deleting the faults two times. Maybe a stupid question but I noticed the f31 328i xdrive is mentioned on the form but not the rw ? Your email address will not be published. Ill check my gas cap but I need to clear this code. The timing chain & guides are bathed in engine oil, not fuel. 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 tensioner sometime start to malfunctioning due to lack of motor oil (it is actioned by the oil pressure). Any help would be appreciated thanks for the input. Note: When the ISTA system message displays: Battery voltage only XX.XX V. Please connect Question,,,what is a DME clone,,,,is it a used DME?,,,,or a aftermarket replacement DME. 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? Usually the Vanos units lock in its default position when engine is turned off. Changed the exhaust VANOS. i am getting the following error codes on my 2013 BMW X3 (107k miles): possible to remove the snap ring and take out the VANOS spool valve and clean it? If so, can i buy the warranty for a used car now? 130308 It looks like the car is on this recall list. 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 ? Clean both solenoids and reinstall. My engine is N52 no dtc but it complete its combustion cycle i check for spark, fuel and compression was reading ok on all 4 cylinder but there black smoke and strong gas smell out the exhaust.I allso found wire harness for dinantronics box which is pigger back to DME was rubbing under the eng. 61 21 528 Refer to KSD2 Charging battery E84 Recently purchased 2104 BMW X1 28i x drive. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158 1/6/2014 BMW like to keep some things to them selfs,,,,they dont want to release any information if they dont have to. A forum community dedicated to BMW owners and enthusiasts. Whether the engine is cold or warm, the VANOS faults appear within 15 seconds of startup. Opened oil pan and checked pick up screen. Entdecken Sie SKF VKMA38227 Keilrippenriemensatz Keilriemen Satz Keilriemensatz fr BMW in der groen Auswahl bei eBay. Hi Chip.. Did you ever come across a step by step procedure in doing this? I don't drive the car very aggressively, however i noticed that it didn't pull as hard as it used to a couple of days leading to the drivetrain malfunction. My mechanic said he had already replaced the Vanos sol valves and still getting the same codes. The car started fine the first time and every time since. 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. Yes you can check the oil pressure,,,also when the mechanic performed the timing chain repairs the oil pan was off and hopefully he checked the oil pump screen for and debris and cleaned it out. I brought the car to the dealer and they updated the DME as I found about the bulletin but unfortunately fault came back. Even though work time labor operation code 61 00 006 ends in 006, it is not considered a Main 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. The cam is at -18 degrees and not changing. 1c0102 Since the picture was taken by me not by the dealer. Direksiyon kilidi/Kontak alteri BMW paralar 47738. Ive been told by dealership that timing chain is tight and has passed their test. Thank you again. Thanks for any input. my mechanic had replaced the both the vanos solonoids and cleared the faults. It is a total mystery (to me) as to why it works now. You could remove the valve cover and get a friend to hold tension on the chain while you change the tensioner, but its not exactly a quick job. I say bad engineering or a BMW scam? Now im getting vanos inlet, outlet codes, along with vanos camshaft jammed for both intake and exhaust. This is a common issue on the N20 engine. WARRANTY INFORMATION But thats not what happened. CenterNet / Aftersales Portal / Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming. E89X-13 -11-505 for the E84 and E89 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. 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? Specific eligible repairs may also be covered by the terms of the Federal, State or BMW Emissions when he took a test drive, the codes again cam back. Table 2 - Engine N20 and N26 Fault codes Model ISTA/P version / Target Integration Level All (see attachment) I12 2.53.0 / I001-14-07-500 or higher Fault codes Model ISTA/P version / Target Integration Level All (see attachment) except faults 2D55 or 131501 E84, E89 2.53.0 / E89X-14-07-500 or higher F10 2.53.2 / F010-14-07-503 or higher F15 . I was told by a mechanic that the engine was done, simply by information from a scan. When I read the code through ISTA, these codes are. I own a 2015 X1 with a manufacture date of April 2014. Ive change engine mount, spark plug, coil but problem is the same. 131501 vanos inlet cold start not controllable and 120408 boost pressure control cut off pressure rise blocked 2011 x3. 5%? Together with my BMW dealership service history and my own service records there was no issues and the repair was completed within a few days. Its a possibility that the motor could be saved,,,,but it would take a lot of money and time,,,there has been some people of done their own DIY and fixed the engine depending on what is damaged,,,if it is just the timing chain,rails , oil pump and hopefully the bearing arent bad and no damage to the pistons and valves the repairs might not be that bad,,,,you have to realize you have 176k miles which is a lot.,,,and what about the transmission is that next to fail? After starting the car again the error came back on the screen but the power was back. He said the technician found this out by putting a scope in the engine but didnt explain it any further, nor did he address what the diagnostic code was for the sensor being on. BMW says I caused engine cease. Ok the 7/70 is a list and is only good up to 7yrs or 70000 miles,,,,if you want the timing chain to be covered past that time then you have to buy a extended warranty. Bringing the BMW community together. 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