bmw n20 131501

Now I'm getting the drivetrain malfunction every time I start my car. module. 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. charger. Yes I have seen some engines survive,,,,it just hard to say what damage was done to the engine and how bad it is,,,,and is it worth fixing. Note: When the ISTA system message displays: Battery voltage only XX.XX V. Please connect Example: P1055 Hex Codes are typically given by more advanced scanners. The documentation claimed that it would take one minute for the VANOS cold start faults to appear. It appears to be a relatively simple, .5 hr swap. Page 3 of 4 The dealership should be interested in fixing it because it means money for the tech and for the dealership,,,,that doesnt make any sense. Enter the Chassis Number, Hello BMW technician, I know there is a lawsuit going on with N20 timing chain in NJ District Court Dealer wants almost 300 euro to check the timing chain. hi, I havent been sleeping well. 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? Hello and thank you for your various articles on the n20 engine. Yes it does not say no signal. I got a few drivetrain malfunctions last week: 131501 vanos, intake, cold start; not adjustable 120408 reduced power mode. You could replace the tensioner if you like,,,you should be ok since your car was probably built in 2015.,,,,you could ask your local dealership on what they think about your car and the timing chain issue. Hi, I own a 2012 BMW X1 that recently developed a timing chain problem. F25 as suggested by dealer over phone or something else? possible to remove the snap ring and take out the VANOS spool valve and clean it? Ok the charge boost pressure fault is related to the vanos faults,,,,the vanos faults could be a couple of things but since you just replaced the timing chain maybe the timing is not correct on the intake vanos unit? Since its not on the list, does this mean this timing chain guide failure is highly unlikely? Im wondering do I need to have the 7/70 warranty to get BMW covered on this timing chain issue? The extended warranty runs out in December. Even if the engine is warm it still gives these same fault codes. You think BMWNA would cover timing chain here if brought in for inspection? The cost of diagnosing the P052B BMW code is 1.0 hour of labor. Page 2 of 4 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. Hello again, hope you having great day!! Or turbo charger, Do you guys fix the issue ?! I bought a used 2012 528i with 109k miles about 4 months ago. but after 3-4 minutes these fault codes with a message -Drivetrain problem comes in the display. Opened oil pan and checked pick up screen. The timing chain & guides are bathed in engine oil, not fuel. 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. Come join the discussion about Bimmerfest events, production numbers, programming, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! and if necessary, also 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. Thank you, Rev match I say problem. Whether the engine is cold or warm, the VANOS faults appear within 15 seconds of startup. I would just pay attention to any abnormal whine noise,,,,there is no maintenance on the timing chain. BMW like to keep some things to them selfs,,,,they dont want to release any information if they dont have to. Hello there, loving your info. 5%? 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. or Ive search, alot of people have it problem but no solution.It dont like bmw :). How do you check the oil pressure? With the VANOS solenoids removed, the spring loaded VANOS spool valve moved in and out easily. 131401 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Non-adjustable I have NO idea why haha, but i have a brand new tranny for it and got it installed by the dealership, been about 7k miles since that. 133E10 -permanent valvetronic system: deactivated, adjustment fault too frequent test drove car, get a few codes. 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? 1c0102 also it has a start stall initially. I dont think they will take your picture as evidence,,,,but you could give it a try it wouldnt hurt, Hello- Please help! Recently purchased 2104 BMW X1 28i x drive. Yes go to the dealership and tell them about the issue and the bulletin. Brought it to a second mechanic. I had 2014 328i and having no issue yet so far,but im concern about the timing chain since my car is on the list of having problems with the timing chain,i checked the vin number to see if there is a recall for that and did not see anything,what should i do to double check ?should i go to dealership and just tell them about this bulleti? But the list post on this forum shows E84 X1 xDrive28i with N20 is a recall! with the following integration levels: Look into loose connectors. Good day. Not a good sign, had the same thing happen on 2013 X3. After several engine stop/start cycles there were still no faults. My service guy called and told me to sell the car immediately because oil wasnt circulating through the engine and eventually it would seize. Not sure if he meant evap leak. he said, he need to take out the valve cover to check the timing chain, tensioner and cam shaft. The warrantee was in place until 2019. My engine is N52 https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158 1/6/2014 What would happen if I resent the adaptations with increment wheel/. Was it coincidental and maybe the bits of trash in the both VANOS spool valves cleared at the exact same time? I ask because here ethanol is not too widespread and should not represent more than 1% of vehicles on the gasoline market. I fear that your 2012 X1 is now past the 7 year warranty limit. With the engine running the function test for the exhaust and intake VANOS passes. Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: when he took a test drive, the codes again cam back. Other Repairs Four months later I got a drive train malfunction that turned on then went away after a day. Wont restart. possible oil pump chain broken? I have done my timing chain after finish car starts up runs but would not idle until cel come on. The engine start ok. no misfiring. 130308 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, position not reached I've tested the soleniods and they are both good. What are related problems? When retrieving BMW check engine light codes with an OBD II scan tool, proceed as follows: 1. Loss of power and smoke on the exhaust when accelerating. I can of course record my engine startup if thatll let you know the case). Thank you. 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. 131501 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable due to a low oil pressure and chain noise.now iam having inlet and outlet vanos dtc . I appreciate any input. I have a 2013 N20 engine in my X3 and want to remove the actuators to either clean or replace. repairs to the engine valve train assembly. and cam shaft are not in alignment any more. The car started fine the first time and every time since. Is this related to the new engine I got? check out the. The intake cam had the following desired/actual degrees: 0/-8, -20/-20, -10.4/-10, -20/-20 and -10.4/-10. Engine also has forged crankshaft with 4 counterweights that is installed with shift. It is a total mystery (to me) as to why it works now. This situation can occur as a customer complaint, or after performing There can typically be a ton of different. Got it replaced for half of the price in warranty, consider also the timing chain replace if needed. Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! No one knows what this CDA904 code means. This way I dont have to set up any timing if I do it one at the time. 120408 Intermittent Charging pressure control: switch-off as consequence BMW says I caused engine cease. Specific eligible repairs may also be covered by the terms of the Federal, State or BMW Emissions WARRANTY INFORMATION N20 engines were released in 2011 and began phasing out in 2016 in favor of the new BMW B48 engine. Thank You very much for the reply !! thanks for the input. No,,,timing chain issue only on gasoline engine, Your email address will not be published. Im going to trade. Note that the desired angle was constant. Thank you in advance. Well, you could, but it's a slim chance you get the length of the rod exactly right. The production date of the car was 2015-11-17. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. FM pistons with negative bias of piston ring are also installed in this motor. I dont know how serious this is,,,but your mechanic is right to remove the valve cover and inspect the timing chain and guide rails,,,,if that is ok the check the exhaust vanos unit and intake vanos units,,,,your faults are for the exhaust side,,,the boost charge fault is due to the exhaust vanos faults. Labor: 1.0. Changed the oil filter and OIL. I have a N20 Engine/ 328i April 2013 / F30, the dash states drivetrain malfunction and the check engine light went on. Like how does this whole update thing work why didnt I have this update system on my 2009 328xi. Hi Im planning to buy a second hand 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i (F25) and its about 65000 miles now. So far I reset it and it's gone and drove it like 30 miles but kinda worried . F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34 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. Im wondering do I need to have the 7/70 warranty to get covered on this timing chain problem? are the codes it wont start i have a timing chain set on the way have you seen any of these engine survive after It possible a software issue,,,we have seen that before. 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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. So I thing exhaust vanos is not working, or not working correctlycan I get in touch with you? (with CAS) Ill check my gas cap but I need to clear this code. Two questions: Should I be concerned about the timing chain/guides issue in her vehicle? Hi bmw technician. How can fuel be the cause? There were no faults. which consists of the last 7 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). However I did pay out of pocket to replace by valve cover gasket at a BMW dealership 2 years ago. The engine was idling when it happened. Did you hear anything like this before? 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. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Ive been told by dealership that timing chain is tight and has passed their test. The car has lost complete power and now I the drive train malfunction light on, engine light on, low oil pressure light on. This is a common issue on the N20 engine. N20 cylinder block is made of aluminum with two balance shafts and steel-plated cylinders. Idk what to do at this point im devastated. 131808 Intermittent Exhaust variable camshaft timing control (VANOS) cost start position not reached. The tensioner sometime start to malfunctioning due to lack of motor oil (it is actioned by the oil pressure). THNX. A forum community dedicated to BMW owners and enthusiasts. Or anything else you have come across? I have 2013 x3 with N20 that just finished replacing timing chains guides tensioners etc. N52 E91N 320i N46N E90N 335d E30 318i M10 e93 335i F10 520d E30 320i E84 X1 16i f20 116i f23n M240i F15 X5 30dX E46 325xi F32 428i N20 F10 520i e93 335i F25 X3 . Hi Chip.. Did you ever come across a step by step procedure in doing this? Car history: before selling the car last owner took it to BMW, changed oil and filters, rear tires and spark plugs. Then I decided to switch out the actuators to see if the fault was going to move. and as necessary Emissions Warranty coverage that applies. Learn how your comment data is processed. 130304 Vanos exhaust control fault camshaft jammed I have maintained it meticulously. It all depends are your production date of your car,,,you can also tell the dealer about this bulletin. To determine if any applicable Federal, State or BMW Emissions Warranty coverage applies prior Since this is two months beyond the window provided by BMW for the extended warranty, are the chances that my car will experience this timing chain guide failure highly unlikely? But one of the passages might have had some trash in it. if you can direct me in the right path I will really appreciated . I have a X1 E84 with the N20 engine. One last question about dirty oil. The VANOS function test showed that both VANOS units were working. Please help! It gave the code 2D61 VANOS Outlet control, position not reached. Labor operation code 00 00 006 is a Main labor operation. Today I drove it 20 miles to several stores and it worked fine. Direksiyon kilidi/Kontak alteri BMW paralar 47738. SB-10053485-8362 Reset codes and adaptations without increment wheel. or ground from chassis to engine? Can the N20 Vanos valve be replaced through the actuator hole without removing the valve cover and locking the cams? It definitely isnt a prominent/dangerous rattling sound like in the video Jack posted on Aug 30. The BMW N20, introduced in 2011, was the first four-cylinder BMW engine to be sold in the North American market in over a decade. Thanks! also by any chance would you know the torque specs for this bolts? They also included a video from the technician. But when I try to test VANOS data via ISTA it gives no data, only 0. Exhaust Camshaft: Installation faulty. SUBJECT You should ask the dealer about it. Just to be clear, there are two different parts of the VANOS solenoids on the N20. Yesterday when i was driving the car normally on the hwy the drivetrain malfunction popped up and car went into a reduced power mode. Defect Code: 11 36 01 96 00 MODEL The timing was checked several times after installing the new chain. The only odd result is that the desired angles of 0 and 0.6 had actual angles that were off by ~8 degrees. There are no timing codes. Ask an Expert Car Questions BMW Questions 3,220 Satisfied Customers Roger is online now Related BMW Questions Have an issue after replacing valve cover gasket the car has Is there possible timing not to be correct on the intake vanos unit?! Thank you again. Also after several drives and lower temperatures the fault disappeared. Ive enjoyed your blog and I hope you will start posting again. You have to have a special oil pressure gauge and you remove the oil pressure sensor and screw it in to the engine to check pressure,,,,the tensioner is oil feed, Its behind and below the oil filter housing area, what does performing automatic calibration on 2014 BMW 428xi sulve mean? When I go to accelerate now, the engine lags. 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. 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. And yes the crank wouldnt rotate after being inserted. Andrea, I just found your blog looking for answers for my used/ new to me 2013 328i with N20 engine. Warranty. Now how I understand it is this is not a timing issue. The engine was low water damaged. F025-13-07-506 for the F25 Thanks you! 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? Risking my good fortune I had to run the VANOS function test again. Turbo engines are more complex and require several . 120408: Boost pressure control, cut off pressure rise blocked. Hi, I have N20 with rough idle. My engine shut of while idle in park. Did they use a different timing chain guide before 06/2012 ? Earlier this week I took my 2012 328i to dealership because check engine light came on. Thanks! You only touched an accessories belt part. iTrader: ( 0) After change chain tensioner - Drivetrain Malfunction. The oil and filter have always been genuine BMW. 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. The boost disable fault was cleared and the engine restarted. No turnover on start at all. Hello! What could be the problem? 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. Thanks for this. New chain and guides and so far no problems. one of the plug had corroded pins due to leaking pigtail from that Dinan harness and i got the DME clone. SHAME ON BMW!!!!! The improved DME software was introduced https://youtu.be/FQ92t236Utg. If performing other ISTA diagnostics and related test plans results with eligible and covered 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. BMW Fault Code Lookup Enter a BMW fault code (P or hex), complete the Captcha, and click "Search" P-Codes will start with a P and are usually generated by generic scanners. Should I proactively replace the timing chain tensioner, part number 11318685091 (replaces part number 11317567680)? So for the E89 Z4 only the 28i N20 powered model is affected and not the 20i sDrive? Hi, I have a 2014 BMW 428i X drive coupe. still the same problem. no hesitation. ISTA says these errors: Reduced power" warning, 745i 2002 - Engine Malfunction - reduced power, If this is your first visit, be sure to I want to make sure this issue is fixed. I bought an x3 28ix build on 07/2015, model 2016 with 124000km. 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. 2D57 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached The VANOS cold start faults would reappear within 15 seconds of startup. 130308 This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 15 13 dated September 2013. Is there a or way trick to clear the code without seeing a mechanic or using a code reader?ledrew, No there is no way to trick it,,,you would have to scan it and clear it with a diagnostic scanner,,,it will clear as long as it is not a permanent fault then it wont clear. I would love to listen to your video,,,please send it. This could be a fuel issue,,,but BMW is not saying anything about the problem. is there a chance that he is wrong? 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. Seems like this is on the list. 130108 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. i am getting the following error codes on my 2013 BMW X3 (107k miles): The last oil change was two years ago but only 2200 miles were driven. . It started during a hot day waiting at a traffic light. They unlock only when oil pressure is applied. I assume that the f31 328i RW could also be affected ? But, it will need to be adjusted and tested properly using genuine BMW software. Reply Quote. 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. Hello! Hi, The VANOS solenoids were tested on the workbench using a 12 volt supply and they work. 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 . 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. Code 132408 Vanos Exhaust Intake camshaft not locking at start up By any chance do you know how long will the dealerships receive this extended warranty info after the case settles? 130304 Intermittent VANOS (variable cam shaft timing) exhaust: control fault, camshaft stuck 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 ? Loaner vehicle was included. Or will my timing chain, etc. My daughters 2013 survived. We rebuilt it. If BMWNA does not fix this N20/N26 TC issue, a chunk of remaining faithfuls will deflect to other brands. Today my engine shut off while I was driving. Required fields are marked *. It cannot be timing. F010-13-07-506 for the F10 Maybe not as loud as before but still noisy. Do u recommend changing the tensioner as preventive maintenance? But the solutions havent worked for me. Ive got a 2014 320i with 36,000 miles. The year of 2012 was a year of impending upgrades in . I would like the tackle the Vanos issue first and go from there. Thats important to know for later. its really a shame that BMW does not step up. What symptoms and codes might you get if your timing chain had failed? PROCEDURE Even though work time labor operation code 61 00 006 ends in 006, it is not considered a Main or can I slowly unscrew the center valve and insert a new one? Any thoughts!!! 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. 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