The only fault was still the boost disable fault. They look ok. Do you think it can be a ECU or software related issue? F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 / F34 / F36 (2012 - current). 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? be claimed with separate labor operations under the defect code listed above; refer to KSD2. Coasting to a stop the engine suddenly died and would not restart. Up to that point the engine was smooth as silk!! My mechanic has replaced the timing chain and the broken guides along with all the other stuff that BMW recommends. I have maintained it meticulously. With the VANOS solenoids removed, the spring loaded VANOS spool valve moved in and out easily. 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. I live in France with an x1 e84 xdrive 20i (end of 2012) which does not seem to be on your list. 2D56 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached Loss of power and smoke on the exhaust when accelerating. It also features dual VANOS, valvetronic, and direct injection. 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? diagnosis system checking faults) 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? Question,,,what is a DME clone,,,,is it a used DME?,,,,or a aftermarket replacement DME. The boost control fault is caused by the vanos fault,,,you need to check into the the vanos faults to see whats going on. SB-10053485-8362 I did not receive this bulletin to my knowledge, maybe because I am the 2nd owner of the car as of February 2019(?). Reply Quote. Hi Im planning to buy a second hand 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i (F25) and its about 65000 miles now. Thoughts?? as suggested by dealer over phone or something else? 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. If so, can I buy the warranty for the used car now? Yes it should,,,,but sometimes some random faults might still be their, The service engine light has not cleared. 133E10 -permanent valvetronic system: deactivated, adjustment fault too frequent It appears to be a relatively simple, .5 hr swap. This seems correct, but I'm looking to avoid removing the valve cover. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Thanks you! 2011 BMW 535i [0.00] 535i drivertrain malfunction. The improved DME software was introduced What about the Timing Chain Sprocket, does it have to be in specific position before tighten Vanos central valve?! I saw a video where the chap replaced it without the locks and I thought it was an easy DIY. should I buy timing lock kit to lock the cams and cranksshaft in place? The improved DME software was introduced By any chance do you know how long will the dealerships receive this extended warranty info after the case settles? Maybe the function test is different with cold start faults present. 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 ? 130304 Vanos exhaust control fault camshaft jammed 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). Got it replaced for half of the price in warranty, consider also the timing chain replace if needed. There are no timing codes. 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. 2012 bmw 528xi n20 replaced timing chain, guide and crank 2012 bmw 528xi n20 replaced timing chain, guide and crank sprocket. The engine is running rough at idle. 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. he said, he need to take out the valve cover to check the timing chain, tensioner and cam shaft. The boost disable fault was cleared and the engine restarted. The engine start ok. no misfiring. As there is a known TSB and the solenoid is VVT. Ive enjoyed your blog and I hope you will start posting again. The year of 2012 was a year of impending upgrades in . Example: 180101 or 1B9308 or 30FF Enter fault code Emissions Standard There are locking pins integrated inside the units. has reduced power output. 'nhUO}gFXA}_+7"F.\ztVw@%/`>vny#(`YN:2ed_zI.. Technical Service 131808 Intermittent Exhaust variable camshaft timing control (VANOS) cost start position not reached. I own a 2015 X1 with a manufacture date of April 2014. I bought an x3 28ix build on 07/2015, model 2016 with 124000km. If so, can I buy the warranty for the used car now? (not including CAS) Code 132408 Vanos Exhaust Intake camshaft not locking at start up 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. I am quite surprised to see that in Europe there is no one who has reported this problem, whereas with you in the United States it seems very frequent. Even though work time labor operation code 61 00 006 ends in 006, it is not considered a Main if I have used the tool how it is possible no to be on timing ?! Its hard to say without performing some test with a diagnostic equipment. You should ask the dealer about it. This way I dont have to set up any timing if I do it one at the time. hi, Warranty. Should I proactively replace the timing chain tensioner, part number 11318685091 (replaces part number 11317567680)? This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 15 13 dated September 2013. Thanks. Problem is, mine arent locked. 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. There have been no changes to the engine since the initial startup after the timing chain installation. Timing is performed by the timing chain. E84 and E89: 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. Thanks. Do you think it has to do something with the timing belt. 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Page 4 of 4 Two questions: Should I be concerned about the timing chain/guides issue in her vehicle? 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. It looks like the car is on this recall list. no hesitation. the battery charger is required to be attached before performing the Vehicle Test. within the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty and this coverage extends beyond the 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. Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: It was somewhat cold today around 20 degrees. Thank You very much for your help. One other odd problem during this time was the oil level test did not work. F31 not have the latest software. 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. https://youtu.be/Frj0a82XfDo, He did not notice any whining- but do you hear whining in this second video? Most likely you have broken timing chain guides and the whole timing set will need to be replaced. Perform a vehicle test. one of the plug had corroded pins due to leaking pigtail from that Dinan harness and i got the DME clone. I can of course record my engine startup if thatll let you know the case). Can the timing chain issue be identified through scoping? Turbo engines are more complex and require several . when he took a test drive, the codes again cam back. Thanks for your time. I assume the tensioner is operated by oil pressure and its normal to feel some slack when the engine is not running? 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. What is your opinion about the above? 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. You are correct almost all the problem are in the States,,,all the engines are built in the same plant,,,there is a good chance that the fuel is the cause of these problems,,,,yes it is a good thing your car is not on the list. New chain and guides and so far no problems. What me be causing this? Code 131501 returned. The old oil filter was stuck onto the basket. Yesterday when i was driving the car normally on the hwy the drivetrain malfunction popped up and car went into a reduced power mode. 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. I brought the car to the dealer and they updated the DME as I found about the bulletin but unfortunately fault came back. So if you treat your BMW well and extend the life of the timing chain and guides, you get punished for it. 2002 M10 4-cylinder from 1962-1988, and N20/N26 has so many attributes to be legendary. also by any chance would you know the torque specs for this bolts? No one knows what this CDA904 code means. Changed the exhaust VANOS. One customer describe his 2013 BMW F18 525Li with 61000km mileage got trouble.The car engine warning light on and central display "Transmission malfunction".But it can start engine and accelerate normally.More repair cases about BMW,please check here:BMW Trouble Repair Use BMW ISID to diagnose,got trouble code as below: Fault Code: 135401 Fault Explanation: Valvetronic: overloaded The engine sounds exactly the same as the first time it started after the timing chain installation. or can I slowly unscrew the center valve and insert a new one? 01-18-2020, 01:07 PM #2 mandd Autobahn East Join Date Cleared the code, and restarted the engine, within . 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 ? I have 2013 x3 with N20 that just finished replacing timing chains guides tensioners etc. How do I approach the dealer saying I hear a noise and whatnot for them to fix it while it is still under warranty? SHAME ON BMW!!!!! Hi bmw technician. 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). I have changed timing chain on 2013 BMW 328i xdrive this is the codes Im getting 131501 120408 131908 . It definitely isnt a prominent/dangerous rattling sound like in the video Jack posted on Aug 30. Just replaced timing chain and oil pump module on n20 13 528i xdrive. 3. C. CAUSE 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. E84 and E89: F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34: 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. Your email address will not be published. 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. to model implausibly too high . As the outgoing N52 and N53 were reliable engines, the BMW N20 had big shoes to fill, especially given its turbocharged design. My car, BMW 320i 2014 with N20 Engine, with 33K Miles on the clock, is just broke down with a drive train error. The timing chain & guides are bathed in engine oil, not fuel. I havent been sleeping well. Hello there, loving your info. 130108 VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached They unlock only when oil pressure is applied. test drove car, get a few codes. Cost for the strap $7.49. 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. Coul it be timming change or leak some where? SITUATION check out the. 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. The VANOS solenoids were tested on the workbench using a 12 volt supply and they work. Connect scan tool to the 16-pin data link connector (DLC) located underneath the steering column. Specific eligible repairs may also be covered by the terms of the Federal, State or BMW Emissions I appreciate your help. Engine document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Could this be the timing chain? So temperatures make difference. There has to be a reason. If one of the applicable faults listed above is stored in the DME then continue with the Other Repairs Hi. I bought a BMW F20 118i with N13 1.6 engine. E89X-13 -11-505 for the E84 and E89 The cam is at -18 degrees and not changing. Disregard my question. I ended up scanning and getting below codes. If that helps you with anything! There were no faults. Im planning to buy a used 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i and its in the list. 2013 BMW X1 E84 WITH N2O MOTOR 11400ML 2D5B VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached BMW says I caused engine cease. Yes took off the valve cover 3 times so far. Cheers. Looks all good. Yes, for mine BMW was due to a fault to the timing chain tensioner. Hi, 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. Everything else works perfectly at 176,000km. Hi greatings from Norway i have also a Bmw 320i GT-xdrive with 97k-km i dont hear any winning on the chain.I dont find in your list f34 320i Gt from 07.2013 that means that is not afected or just is not on the list i called allso BMW-and they said that my car is not on the extendet waranty list.Im verry stresed with this timming chain issue every time when i go on the car i listen to the engine is like ridding a time bomb.I am paning to change the timming chain at 150k-km even if is not making the noise.And whi there so many 328i afected and 320i not does it matter if mine is a xdrive?does the chain is more under load fi the care is x-drive? BMW X3 and X4 Forums | F25 (2011 - 2017) | F26 (2014 - 2017), Second Generation BMW X3 (F25) General Forum, https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/fshaft/HtiBPV3K, https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2053485-8362.pdf. Ive change engine mount, spark plug, coil but problem is the same. Should I worry about the timing chain issue? 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. Cheers, Also, I had the whole transmission replaced at 42K miles when I bought it. Do you replace the units in such case, or do you know a trick to lose them? I am not sure if it was the wrong filter. also it has a start stall initially. Hi, I have N20 with rough idle. But, it will need to be adjusted and tested properly using genuine BMW software. Labor: 1.0. 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. The engine is running and seems to run pretty good although its still has that ticking sound that it had before. if you can direct me in the right path I will really appreciated . This documentation is not necessary when part of an approved Technical Service repair procedure; charger. The connector may have a removable cover. 00 00 006 Refer to KSD2 Performing vehicle test (with vehicle I have done my timing chain after finish car starts up runs but would not idle until cel come on. So far I reset it and it's gone and drove it like 30 miles but kinda worried . Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. troubleshooting with the applicable test plan for the fault(s) stored. 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. MODEL Previous posts of timing chain upgrade explains my experience. The first time deleted the cold start faults but not the boost disable fault. Hello BMW technician, I know there is a lawsuit going on with N20 timing chain in NJ District Court Changed the oil filter and OIL. Even if the engine is warm it still gives these same fault codes. F34 Idk what to do at this point im devastated. hello i have a 2013 bmw x3 from a family friend with n20 Connecting rods are 144.35 mm long. 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! Hello! 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. I have ISTA-D and scared the following codes. F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34 This time the desired angle was not a constant as in the previous tests. Looked at my timing chain and there seems to be some play in the chain. Example: P1055 Hex Codes are typically given by more advanced scanners. 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. 2D60 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, camshaft jammed I would go to the dealer and have the engine scanned to see what fault came up,,,better to be safe then sorry. Hi Im wondering do I need to have a 7/70 warranty to get BMW cover for this problem? But thats not what happened. or ground from chassis to engine? 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. Hello and thank you for your various articles on the n20 engine. The VANOS cold start faults would reappear within 15 seconds of startup. 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? I called the mechanic he said it was a fault related to the emissions. The dealership should be interested in fixing it because it means money for the tech and for the dealership,,,,that doesnt make any sense. Same. its really a shame that BMW does not step up. This could be a fuel issue,,,but BMW is not saying anything about the problem. I have a 2013 528xi. 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