You can't just bolt it up and clear the fault. The Bank 1 on the definition refers to the side of the engine that has the cylinder #1. Car history: before selling the car last owner took it to BMW, changed oil and filters, rear tires and spark plugs. Having the same. 131501 vanos inlet cold start not controllable and 120408 boost pressure control cut off pressure rise blocked 2011 x3. Also that didnt make a difference and fault is still on outlet side. Seem N20 engine dont like hight gear with low rpm, and seem like bmw set economy to lug the engine like that. 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. The starter and engine appear to make no attempt to start. I dont expect we will put more than 5-6k kilometers per year on it. Hello! or ground from chassis to engine? So I thing exhaust vanos is not working, or not working correctlycan I get in touch with you? 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. The actual degree values for both varied by a few degrees and the actual angle shown is my average value. Apr 14, 2022 BMW F30 328i 2013 N20 engine "Drivetrain malfunction etc" comes on occasionally. N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME MODEL E84 E89 F10 F25 F30 F31 F34 . Thanks for your time. The engine is running rough at idle. Code 120408 Charging Pressure control Switch off as consequence 2013 X3 N20 28i. This way I dont have to set up any timing if I do it one at the time. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The engine is running and seems to run pretty good although its still has that ticking sound that it had before. not have the latest software. Only in eco or comfort mode when I drive carefully or just keeping a normal speed at low rpm. The car started fine the first time and every time since. Yes took off the valve cover 3 times so far. 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. Charging pressure control: Switch-off as consequence 133E10 -permanent valvetronic system: deactivated, adjustment fault too frequent It all depends are your production date of your car,,,you can also tell the dealer about this bulletin. to performing repairs, please see SI B01 02 11 for Emissions Warranty Coverage and refer to the Im not really sure its my 2012 BMW 320i (F30) probably produced from 05/2012 affected by this or not as its did not show in the list. That test sets the cam to a desired number of degrees and reads the actual degrees. I remove the spark plugs all 4 complete soaked and i also remove the Dinan piggy back complete and connect harness direct to DME I also replace the DME with use one [CLONE] still no start but i notice when i crack one of the injector line the fuel pressure is very low which normal be busting out the lines, fuel pump shaft is not broken and no DTC. 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. Problem is, mine arent locked. However I did pay out of pocket to replace by valve cover gasket at a BMW dealership 2 years ago. If performing other ISTA diagnostics and related test plans results with eligible and covered 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 got this issue and luckily BMW covered it 100%. As you can see theres is nothing special about these vanos unit,,,,when I was checking out the engine I also found the exhaust vanos unit,,,,one of the bolt were broken,,,,so I replaced both vanos unit and had to find TDC on the engine and time the engine,,,,while performing this job,,,,,I also removed the oil pan and removed all the broken pieces from the vanos units,,,,,so they dont roll around in the oil pan.,,,,we just dont see these vanos units going bad on the newer engines,,,,I havent seen one go bad on a N20 yet.,,,,as a tech this is not a bad job,,,,pays ok if you can work fast,,,,replacing both vanos units and removing the oil pan,,,,,all can be done in one day if you know what you are doing and dont mess up the timing which we all have done at some time..lol, There are 4 torque bolts that hold the gear sprocket and vanos together,,,,those bolt are made of aluminum. The values changed. Hi, I recently bought a 2012 X1 xDrive28i. Hi, thank you for the reply. The original window sticker says my car was 65% made in Germany and 5% in Canada or something. 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. Hi I live in California and im planning to buy a used 2015 bmw x3 xDrive28i (F25) then I saw the this post. Or anything else you have come across? I bought a used 2012 528i with 109k miles about 4 months ago. 130308 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, position not reached Do not replace any parts. Just to be clear, there are two different parts of the VANOS solenoids on the N20. I want to make sure this issue is fixed. 120308 charge air pressure 130E20 Jake 6,848 satisfied customers I replaced my timing chain and oil chain on my 2012 BMW carlosbosch satisfied customers Daniel With the engine running the function test for the exhaust and intake VANOS passes. 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. 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. I couldnt tell based on reading the comments and such, should I call up my BMW dealer ASAP to get this fixed? I manually crank engine over few time but after start it always goes retarded on exhaust cam shaft. Thanks you! Page 1 of 4 Hello there. Connect scan tool to the 16-pin data link connector (DLC) located underneath the steering column. Work time (WT) labor operation 61 00 006 requires an individual punch time. SHAME ON BMW!!!!! 130f11 I took it to the dealership for a diagnostic test and check-up. To my shame, I am not sure how to post video in your blog. Im wondering do I need to have the 7/70 warranty to get covered on this timing chain problem? Today my engine shut off while I was driving. Jul 8, 2020. BMW like to keep some things to them selfs,,,,they dont want to release any information if they dont have to. Think I'll avoid this. N20 vanos unit broken Posted on April 6, 2016 by bmwtechnician Ok here's 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. We are just have an idea that it is fuel related due to other countries dont have the same problem as we do,,,and we have different fuel requirement then other countries,,,,so what might be happen is the the fuel burn is not as great as other countries and causing more stress on the timing chain causing it to break down. Also camshaft sensors also does not give any data to DME. My daughters 2013 survived. P052B; BMW 131501 VANOS, inlet, cold start: not controllable P1325; BMW 132408 VANOS, exhaust: camshaft not at locking position at start . But the list post on this forum shows E84 X1 xDrive28i with N20 is a recall! The tensioner sometime start to malfunctioning due to lack of motor oil (it is actioned by the oil pressure). Maybe the function test is different with cold start faults present. Good day. This will likely be the first and last BMW I will ever own. Dash lights up with transmission gear exclamation point and lift ramp both in yellow. The Service Engine Soon lamp and Engine Malfunction warning are illuminated, and the vehicle Do you replace the units in such case, or do you know a trick to lose them? A forum community dedicated to BMW owners and enthusiasts. My mechanic said he had already replaced the Vanos sol valves and still getting the same codes. Intake Camshaft: Installation faulty. Here is a video of whats happening today. F025-13-07-506 for the F25 It looks like the car is on this recall list. 130104 VANOS, intake, control fault, camshaft jammed How can fuel be the cause? 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. 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. 3. But, it will need to be adjusted and tested properly using genuine BMW software. charger. I just can't find a procedure on removing the valve cover and locking down the cams. The car is as we speak back to the dealer for further diagnose and they have seen a slight difference in the crankshaft position or something like that.. one of the shafts was not in the correct angle. Note that the desired angle was constant. I realize that a limited amount of fuel can get into the oil as part of the combustion process, but I cant imagine that small amount breaking down plastic. I had to replace the valve lifters. Hi Im planning to buy a second hand 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i (F25) and its about 65000 miles now. F30 N20 drivetrain malfunction after timing chain replacement at dealership : BmwTech 2 Posted by 2 years ago F30 N20 drivetrain malfunction after timing chain replacement at dealership Hey guys, I have a 2014 F30 with the N20 motor and the only mods are the dinan stage 3 tune and a dinan fmic. Hello BMW technician, I know there is a lawsuit going on with N20 timing chain in NJ District Court Up to that point the engine was smooth as silk!! 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. Can the timing chain issue be identified through scoping? Looked at my timing chain and there seems to be some play in the chain. E84 and E89: Owned Program. BMW replaced the motor and shipped it to us in AZ from Virginia. Hi, I have N20 with rough idle. He said he didnt see anything wrong with the oil circulating in the car. My car have no error code, product 4/2012 with no tune. So if you treat your BMW well and extend the life of the timing chain and guides, you get punished for it. Perform a vehicle test. Did you ever solve this? 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. I called the mechanic he said it was a fault related to the emissions. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 15 13 dated September 2013. My car, BMW 320i 2014 with N20 Engine, with 33K Miles on the clock, is just broke down with a drive train error. And is the tension just spring our does it rely on oil pressure as well? 130304 Vanos exhaust control fault camshaft jammed 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. Emissions Warranty coverage that applies. Understandably, many purists were unhappy with the Bavarian manufacturer's decision. Specific eligible repairs may also be covered by the terms of the Federal, State or BMW Emissions I went to the shop today to see what codes it was and i got a code: P13C0. 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. They unlock only when oil pressure is applied. I know I might be looking at replacing Vanos Actuator, central valve or the whole vanos unit. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158 1/6/2014 3: 130304 VANOS (Variable camshaft timing) exhaust: control fault, camshaft stuck (with CAS) Other Repairs Suddenly the half yellow engine light came on and was telling me that reduced engine power bla bla. JavaScript is disabled. 2D55 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable 2D5B VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached N20 Vanos Solenoid Valve BMW tech info says the cams need to be locked down to remove the Vanos valve. In sports mode, or when driving more active in doesn't come on. The short version of this story is that the car is working now. Would you suspect this is more related to the software reprogram or is the timing off? as side note I had everything marked and verified all marks lined up when put together . 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. Thanks Regards, After you time the engine you should only turn it over by hand one time and the blocks should lock down,,,,if you turn it over a few times it will never align again that is normal.,,,my question is does the the engine run and are there any faults. 131908 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Code 130104 Vanos intake control fault camshaft stuck dtc are 131401 and 131501 . Technical Service I appreciate any input. Direksiyon kilidi/Kontak alteri BMW paralar 47738. Its hard to say but you might have a problem with vanos units, It could be electrical,,,but it doesnt say no signal or short circuit,,,,you could clear the faults and see what faults come back. 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. When the VANOS solenoids were removed for testing I checked the marks I made on the VANOS impulse wheels and on the harmonic balancer and they looked perfect. Please note the displayed battery voltage reading in the repair order comments section. 1c0102 One last question about dirty oil. This could be a fuel issue,,,but BMW is not saying anything about the problem. ISTA says these errors: I dont know if failing VANOS system should give any data to computer and should show somekind bad data or shouldnt show anything. troubleshooting with the applicable test plan for the fault(s) stored. I have a 2015 x1 with an April 2015 manufacture date. Hello there, loving your info. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158 1/6/2014 I assume that the f31 328i RW could also be affected ? with the following integration levels: I bought an x3 28ix build on 07/2015, model 2016 with 124000km. 112,000 km / 7 years. Common Symptoms Increase in fuel consumption Poor engine performance Possible misfire on start-up Cold start issues Possible Causes There are several possible causes for this code, such as: Damaged camshaft position sensor Defective crankshaft position sensor I have 2013 BMW X1 xdrive28i with 79,000 km on it. Not a good sign, had the same thing happen on 2013 X3. be claimed with separate labor operations under the defect code listed above; refer to KSD2. The car has 103,000 miles. 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? F010-13-07-506 for the F10 Im wondering do I need to have the 7/70 warranty to get BMW covered on this timing chain issue? Thank you for your time and expertise. Any thoughts!!! The car has 176,000 kilometers or roughly 110,000 miles. Ive change engine mount, spark plug, coil but problem is the same. 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. I would love to listen to your video,,,please send it. Rather it is no cost extended warranty in Canada. 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. Your email address will not be published. no hesitation. There are locking pins integrated inside the units. SITUATION 130308 This is due to a diagnostic programming error in the DME. I cannot seize why the 320i has the issue however 220i should be similar engine N20 and not listed is it because of different KWH or what ? Here the vehicle was driven only at SP98. 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. Is there possible timing not to be correct on the intake vanos unit?! Hey, I have a 2014 BMW 428i (F32 with an N20 engine) it is just under 70k around 61,000 I believe and it looks like it was manufactured in 9/2013. Hello did you ever resolve that issue? Engine also has forged crankshaft with 4 counterweights that is installed with shift. The connector may have a removable cover. bimmerfest.com is not in any way affiliated with Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. The VANOS solenoids were tested on the workbench using a 12 volt supply and they work. Whether the engine is cold or warm, the VANOS faults appear within 15 seconds of startup. My engine shut of while idle in park. Andrea, I just found your blog looking for answers for my used/ new to me 2013 328i with N20 engine. designates changes to this revision CDA904 No message Status of trailer, 0X2e4 DME receiver AHM transmitter. There has to be a reason. Any help would be appreciated 131501: Vanos: inlet, cold start not controllable (not including CAS) I reside in Alberta as well. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour. The year of 2012 was a year of impending upgrades in . Im thinking the dealership is just not interested in fixing it. Thank you!! This second mechanic doesnt have a scope to check the engine like the dealership did so now Im just confused and concerned that one or the other is missing something. It had deteriorated and failed. The warrantee was in place until 2019. Even though work time labor operation code 61 00 006 ends in 006, it is not considered a Main Today I changed Chain tensioner as preventative maintenance, but soon I start the car, I got Drivetrain Malfunction. What could be the problem? 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Turbo engines are more complex and require several . No one knows what this CDA904 code means. How does this help the car in what way? Everything else works perfectly at 176,000km. 120408: Boost pressure control, cut off pressure rise blocked. 61 00 730 Refer to KSD2 Programming/encoding control unit(s) I saw a video where the chap replaced it without the locks and I thought it was an easy DIY. your input is much apreciated, There a BMW sib 12 15 13 which says this problem is due to a software issue with the DME ,,,,you need to program the vehicle,,,,you can see the bulletin on the Internet. 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? Now getting error 131501. F30 Look into loose connectors. Recently purchased 2104 BMW X1 28i x drive. Reset codes and adaptations without increment wheel. FM pistons with negative bias of piston ring are also installed in this motor. 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. For reasons I dont understand the faults are cleared. Should I worry about the timing chain issue? These are all pretty standard specs for most modern BMW engines. everything in the vehicle works extremely well. when he took a test drive, the codes again cam back. Ill check my gas cap but I need to clear this code. Ive got a 2014 320i with 36,000 miles. Thank you, Rev match I say problem. 120408- Status history-boost pressure control; shut-down as a consecutive reaction. 131808 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached MODEL Neither the VANOS units nor the solenoids have been replaced. N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME Is the fact that my vehicle is not on your list reassuring? I thinks it just some random fault that comes up. 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. thanks for the input. hello i have a 2013 bmw x3 from a family friend with n20 I used my scope when inserting the crank pin holder and i assumed the hole in the flywheel closest to cams at tdc was the locking point, Is this correct? My daughters car had the timing chain issue N20. F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 / F34 / F36 (2012 - current). Entdecken Sie SKF VKMA38227 Keilrippenriemensatz Keilriemen Satz Keilriemensatz fr BMW in der groen Auswahl bei eBay. Please help! Defect Code: 11 36 01 96 00 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. So far I reset it and it's gone and drove it like 30 miles but kinda worried . I have the alignment tool to lock the crankshaft, camshafts and impulse sending wheel. Cleared the code, and restarted the engine, within . Please advice. 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. I have a 2013 528xi. The oil filter element appears to collapsed / sucked in at the center. Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do 131501 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable 2013 BMW X1 E84 WITH N2O MOTOR 11400ML So I have an US 2013 BMW sdrive28i with 109k miles build date 02/2013. The engine sounds exactly the same as the first time it started after the timing chain installation. The boost disable was cleared by itself. No turnover on start at all. 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. Maybe I should replace them? I ask because here ethanol is not too widespread and should not represent more than 1% of vehicles on the gasoline market. 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). And yes the crank wouldnt rotate after being inserted. PROCEDURE Great blog here..dear BMWTech amy idea of the failure rate of the N20/26 timing chain..is it 30%? Required fields are marked *. Ive enjoyed your blog and I hope you will start posting again. Page 4 of 4 Ive been told by dealership that timing chain is tight and has passed their test. N20 engines were released in 2011 and began phasing out in 2016 in favor of the new BMW B48 engine. 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? Page 3 of 4 she said light came on oil pressure error stop immidiatly F25 I have a X1 E84 with the N20 engine. How do I approach the dealer saying I hear a noise and whatnot for them to fix it while it is still under warranty? Not sure if he meant evap leak. Hello again, hope you having great day!! Hi Chip.. Did you ever come across a step by step procedure in doing this? 2D60 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, camshaft jammed Hello guys this post is really helpful , i own F22 2014 220i gulf specs its in the middle east the car has been serviced in the agency and never been informed about the chain issue , should i be concerned ? Tried to read live camshaft sensors read ista says that currenty no data is sent from them to DME. 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