dtc are 131401 and 131501 . F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 / F34 / F36 (2012 - current). 131401 vanos exhaust cold start not controllable Not a good sign, had the same thing happen on 2013 X3. or ground from chassis to engine? 2D57 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached 120408- Status history-boost pressure control; shut-down as a consecutive reaction. Would you suspect this is more related to the software reprogram or is the timing off? I dont want to sell the car because nobody is going to give me what I bought it for. I own a 2015 X1 with a manufacture date of April 2014. I say bad engineering or a BMW scam? Seems like the locking pins are stuck. 131501 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable hi, Yes it does not say no signal. Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! So your car software level is July of 2019,,,,this is when it was last updated,,,so your car has fairly new software. Owned Program. reference point is the same? 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How do you check the oil pressure? The oil temperature was 90 C. Once the car started without faults the oil level check worked fine. 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. I called the mechanic he said it was a fault related to the emissions. 130308 130304 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, camshaft jammed 1; 120408 Charging pressure control: switch-off as consequence The engine sounds exactly the same as the first time it started after the timing chain installation. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. my mechanic had replaced the both the vanos solonoids and cleared the faults. New battery installed. 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. What symptoms and codes might you get if your timing chain had failed? Your email address will not be published. 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. Hi, I own a 2012 BMW X1 that recently developed a timing chain problem. The only fault was still the boost disable fault. CAUSE The BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty applies to BMW CPO vehicles that are still 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. BMW replaced the motor and shipped it to us in AZ from Virginia. The tensioner sometime start to malfunctioning due to lack of motor oil (it is actioned by the oil pressure). Thank you, No still would be concern,,,,I dont know if they used a different timing chain guide before 6/2012. Hello, Thanks! 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. is there a chance that he is wrong? 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. Hi bmw technician. I would love to listen to your video,,,please send it. Emissions Warranty coverage that applies. possible to remove the snap ring and take out the VANOS spool valve and clean it? It is possible without the timing tools, but if you risk needing to re-time the engine if something moves. Yesterday when i was driving the car normally on the hwy the drivetrain malfunction popped up and car went into a reduced power mode. I want to make sure this issue is fixed. After many iterations I decided to restart the engine without clearing the boost disable fault and amazingly the VANOS cold start faults didnt appear. 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.. F34 Checked the Camshaft Journal Caps. Maybe I should replace them? 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. Note that the desired angle was constant. The production date of the car was 2015-11-17. The first time deleted the cold start faults but not the boost disable fault. also by any chance would you know the torque specs for this bolts? 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). The VANOS cold start faults would reappear within 15 seconds of startup. Tried to read live camshaft sensors read ista says that currenty no data is sent from them to DME. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 15 13 dated September 2013. Thanks. SI B12 15 13 108f01 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Code 130104 Vanos intake control fault camshaft stuck 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. Yes took off the valve cover 3 times so far. F31 The actual degree values for both varied by a few degrees and the actual angle shown is my average value. Is the fact that my vehicle is not on your list reassuring? The BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty applies to BMW CPO vehicles that are still The oil was black though. This way I dont have to set up any timing if I do it one at the time. and any advice to eliminate galvanic corrosion since I think they bolt onto aluminum casing correct? I can of course record my engine startup if thatll let you know the case). Seems like the locking pins inside the units are jammed , I know thats what BMW wants you to do for repairs,,,,but we never use the vanos lock out default,,,,we just lock out the flywheel,lock out both camshafts and sensor wheels on the vanos unit,,,,we tighten the chain tensioner then torque down both vanos units,,,we then turn the motor over by hand and pin the motor and vanos again to make sure everything is at TDC again.,,,I hope this helps. Your really helpful : So how do I know when its time for a update. It is really a shame that BMW does not communicate on the subject, especially since here in Europe the problem is not repeated while in the United States it seems widespread. It has never been in an accident and the body is in excellent shape. It definitely isnt a prominent/dangerous rattling sound like in the video Jack posted on Aug 30. Loaner vehicle was included. 130104 The short version of this story is that the car is working now. The boost disable was cleared by itself. 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. 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. In sports mode, or when driving more active in doesn't come on. Im going to trade. 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. There are no timing codes. 130304 E89X-13 -11-505 for the E84 and E89 No turnover on start at all. now I have a question for you and hoping to get a direction. Example: P1055 Hex Codes are typically given by more advanced scanners. 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. 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. within the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty and this coverage extends beyond the The update can only be done at the dealer,,,you will only need a update if there is some kind of BMW recall on software or if at anytime your car might need some other repair which might call for a update for the repairs.,,,your 2009 is a lot older system,,,that car is like Windows XP compared to Windows 10,,,,lol,,,there's a big difference both Warranty. Fingers crossed!! Should I proactively replace the timing chain tensioner, part number 11318685091 (replaces part number 11317567680)? There can typically be a ton of different. Then I changed the exhaust cam gear and the solenoid. The car has 176,000 kilometers or roughly 110,000 miles. Looks all good. are the codes it wont start i have a timing chain set on the way have you seen any of these engine survive after 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. How can fuel be the cause? Required fields are marked *. Did this on the intake side. 2D60 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, camshaft jammed This TC issue really is so unfortunate, at a time when BMWAG is behind upstart like Tesla and old foes like Audi. The VANOS function test showed that both VANOS units were working. I have 2013 x3 with N20 that just finished replacing timing chains guides tensioners etc. Thank You very much for your help. or 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. and it seems like they are about to settle this case on 9/2/2020. The oil filter element appears to collapsed / sucked in at the center. Do you think is this something related to eccentric shaft sensor? 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. How does this help the car in what way? Ok,,,,no the sprocket does not have to be in a special position,,,,you have to lock down both camshaft with special tool,,,engine on TDC,,,,you have to tighten the chain tensioner and then you can tighten both vanos unit,,,you should be able to hand turn over the engine to TDC and lock down the camshafts again with the tool and you should be fine after that. Cheers, Also, I had the whole transmission replaced at 42K miles when I bought it. 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 The documentation claimed that it would take one minute for the VANOS cold start faults to appear. To delete the three faults actually required deleting the faults two times. Hello did you ever resolve that issue? Thanks for your time. Earlier this week I took my 2012 328i to dealership because check engine light came on. This time the desired angle was not a constant as in the previous tests. Page 3 of 4 https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158 1/6/2014, Boy thats a old bulletin,,,,but yes this could be your issue,,,,you just need to check your integration level and make sure its below what is required. Connect scan tool to the 16-pin data link connector (DLC) located underneath the steering column. another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead. As the outgoing N52 and N53 were reliable engines, the BMW N20 had big shoes to fill, especially given its turbocharged design. 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. 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. You only touched an accessories belt part. I would go to the dealer and have the engine scanned to see what fault came up,,,better to be safe then sorry. I assume that the f31 328i RW could also be affected ? 2011 BMW 535i [0.00] 535i drivertrain malfunction. Like how does this whole update thing work why didnt I have this update system on my 2009 328xi. Learn how your comment data is processed. Next day car returned to BMW with propulsion light . or Any thoughts!!! The boost disable fault was cleared and the engine restarted. 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? Now I'm getting the drivetrain malfunction every time I start my car. My service guy called and told me to sell the car immediately because oil wasnt circulating through the engine and eventually it would seize. 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. You should ask the dealer about it. Also can sparkplugs have any influence to this situation? The problem could be caused by the fuel destroying the plastic guide. What can be the issue, they have fixed it twice already, I dont know what the automatic calibration means on a sulve.,,,on this P3195 code that isnt a factory code so I dont know what it means,,,you said BMW fixed the radiator what did they do to the radiator,,,,did they replace it,,,,you could have a t-stat issue causing a temperature problem with the radiator,,,or a water pump issue,,,,I need BMW codes,,, not P codes. With the engine running the function test for the exhaust and intake VANOS passes. 130308 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, position not reached N20 engines were released in 2011 and began phasing out in 2016 in favor of the new BMW B48 engine. Thank you. I still have under 70k miles and not reached 7 years. Example: 180101 or 1B9308 or 30FF Enter fault code Emissions Standard Good day. 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 havent been sleeping well. The crank pin to hold at TDC goes through the tiny hole pointing to the rear of the car by the catalytic converter, the only thing this would be able to hold onto would be the flex plate/flywheel. E89 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. If so, can I buy the warranty for the used car now? I have a 2013 N20 engine in my X3 and want to remove the actuators to either clean or replace. Im more concerned with the multiple vanos codes which happened after the fact. 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. Also after cold start also misfire error pops up. A service advisor at a reputable independent repair shop was concerned about the brief rattle/stutter (5 second mark) in this video upon ignition. 131501: Vanos: inlet, cold start not controllable Please help! I tried to reset vanos with no success. As there is a known TSB and the solenoid is VVT. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Also camshaft sensors also does not give any data to DME. I have maintained it meticulously. 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 ? I live in France with an x1 e84 xdrive 20i (end of 2012) which does not seem to be on your list. 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. 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. not have the latest software. My 320i with N20 engine have problem with light accelerator or cruise on hightway, about 1.100-1450 rpm.Engine noise u u u like weve a drone around and with little vibration on steering. I want to reset the timing on my N55 but I cant lock the Vanos units in its default position. Think I'll avoid this. Hello there. Andreas first and foremost thank you for sharing your knowledge. Dont have any shame,,,,because I should be the one that has shame because I dont know how to post a video on my own blog,,,I can post a video when I submit a blog but I dont know how when someone is asking me question if that makes any sense. 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 Since its not on the list, does this mean this timing chain guide failure is highly unlikely? N20/N26 is an attemptof BMWAG to reclaim 4-cylinder glory from the past, e.g. 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. Im wondering do I need to have the 7/70 warranty to get BMW covered on this timing chain issue? Code 132408 Vanos Exhaust Intake camshaft not locking at start up 2D5A VANOS, intake, control fault, camshaft jammed programming and it fails to program correctly or requires initialization, this additional work must one of the plug had corroded pins due to leaking pigtail from that Dinan harness and i got the DME clone. BMW says I caused engine cease. Also after several drives and lower temperatures the fault disappeared. 2D5B VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached I am not sure if it was the wrong filter. Idk what to do at this point im devastated. Timing is performed by the timing chain. This could be a fuel issue,,,but BMW is not saying anything about the problem. Did they use a different timing chain guide before 06/2012 ? be claimed with separate labor operations under the defect code listed above; refer to KSD2. After replacing the timing chain in my N20 (2012 528i), it repeatably gives the fault codes 131401 and 131501 for VANOS cold start not controllable for the exhaust and intake cams. So for the E89 Z4 only the 28i N20 powered model is affected and not the 20i sDrive? Just to be clear, there are two different parts of the VANOS solenoids on the N20. 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? 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. Enter the Chassis Number, No one knows what this CDA904 code means. To my shame, I am not sure how to post video in your blog. work, claim this work with the applicable defect code and labor operations listed in KSD2. Ok,,,if you have a sulve then you have a N26 which is ok,,,you need to tell the dealership that you hear a abnormal whine from the engine area and hopefully they do something about this timing chain issue. I have changed timing chain on 2013 BMW 328i xdrive this is the codes Im getting 131501 120408 131908 . 2D61 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, position not reached 1c0102 https://youtu.be/Frj0a82XfDo, He did not notice any whining- but do you hear whining in this second video? It was somewhat cold today around 20 degrees. 130304 Vanos exhaust control fault camshaft jammed The improved DME software was introduced E84 and E89 Now im getting vanos inlet, outlet codes, along with vanos camshaft jammed for both intake and exhaust. The year of 2012 was a year of impending upgrades in . but after 3-4 minutes these fault codes with a message -Drivetrain problem comes in the display. 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. To determine if any applicable Federal, State or BMW Emissions Warranty coverage applies prior What are related problems? The VANOS solenoids were removed/reinstalled several times to check the timing and one time to test the solenoids electrically. 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. Reprogram the vehicle ISTA/P 2.51.0 or higher. I bought a used 2012 528i with 109k miles about 4 months ago. Bringing the BMW community together. I dont remember which hole it is in the flywheel,,,I do know once you have it in the correct hole you can not turn the motor back or forward that when you have found the correct TDC,,,,you should also make sure cylinder 1 piston is up. still the same problem. SB-10053485-8362 Looking forward to the return of your blog. 2: 12A701 Catalytic converter downstream oxygen sensor, electrical fault: circuit short to battery (+) Everything else works perfectly at 176,000km. They also included a video from the technician. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The car has 103,000 miles. One other odd problem during this time was the oil level test did not work. 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. 2D56 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached Learn how your comment data is processed. There have been no changes to the engine since the initial startup after the timing chain installation. Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do Hi, thank you for the reply. If one of the applicable faults listed above is stored in the DME then continue with the They unlock only when oil pressure is applied. 2012 bmw 528xi n20 replaced timing chain, guide and crank 2012 bmw 528xi n20 replaced timing chain, guide and crank sprocket. Coul it be timming change or leak some where? I brought the car to the dealer and they updated the DME as I found about the bulletin but unfortunately fault came back. Car history: before selling the car last owner took it to BMW, changed oil and filters, rear tires and spark plugs. 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? The I-level is newer than the I-level specified in SI B12 15 13. 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. DME. I am also concerned , like every other n20 owner, that it will grenade eventually. I was told by a mechanic that the engine was done, simply by information from a scan. Please note the displayed battery voltage reading in the repair order comments section. 2002 M10 4-cylinder from 1962-1988, and N20/N26 has so many attributes to be legendary. 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