My daughters car had the timing chain issue N20. 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. 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! Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: Andrea, I just found your blog looking for answers for my used/ new to me 2013 328i with N20 engine. test drove car, get a few codes. hello i have a 2013 bmw x3 from a family friend with n20 ISTA says these errors: I couldnt tell based on reading the comments and such, should I call up my BMW dealer ASAP to get this fixed? Im getting error codes 120408 Charging Pressure Control: Switched off. 2D54 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Non-adjustable 130104 VANOS, intake, control fault, camshaft jammed I just purchased a 2016 228i xDrive Cabriolet (manufactured in Germany) with 46k kilometers for my wife. I got a few drivetrain malfunctions last week: 131501 vanos, intake, cold start; not adjustable 120408 reduced power mode. I had to replace the valve lifters. As there is a known TSB and the solenoid is VVT. I called BMW and they said no recalls on the car and told me to take it to a BWM Official garage. During a recent oil change & tire rotation service visit, my regular BMW service establishment (non-dealership) let me know my timing chain was loose and I should get it checked out at the local BMW dealership. Code 120408 Charging Pressure control Switch off as consequence Connecting rods are 144.35 mm long. Table 2 - Engine N20 and N26 Fault codes Model ISTA/P version / Target Integration Level All (see attachment) I12 2.53.0 / I001-14-07-500 or higher Fault codes Model ISTA/P version / Target Integration Level All (see attachment) except faults 2D55 or 131501 E84, E89 2.53.0 / E89X-14-07-500 or higher F10 2.53.2 / F010-14-07-503 or higher F15 . I saw a video where the chap replaced it without the locks and I thought it was an easy DIY. Perform a vehicle test. Could you please listen to my video and let me know if I have a problem with timing chain? hi, Thanks! Up to that point the engine was smooth as silk!! Thats a good possibility thats the timing chain issue. 'nhUO}gFXA}_+7"F.\ztVw@%/`>vny#(`YN:2ed_zI.. So I thing exhaust vanos is not working, or not working correctlycan I get in touch with you? Or do you think its just possible plastic bits of junk in the sump pump pick up? So your car software level is July of 2019,,,,this is when it was last updated,,,so your car has fairly new software. Here the vehicle was driven only at SP98. I own a 2015 X1 with a manufacture date of April 2014. My car, BMW 320i 2014 with N20 Engine, with 33K Miles on the clock, is just broke down with a drive train error. 61 21 528 Refer to KSD2 Charging battery I called the mechanic he said it was a fault related to the emissions. Now im getting vanos inlet, outlet codes, along with vanos camshaft jammed for both intake and exhaust. I would love to listen to your video,,,please send it. Checked the Camshaft Journal Caps. Recently purchased 2104 BMW X1 28i x drive. 131401 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Non-adjustable when he took a test drive, the codes again cam back. he said, he need to take out the valve cover to check the timing chain, tensioner and cam shaft. 131401 vanos exhaust cold start not controllable Could this be the timing chain? Thank you!! The engine was idling when it happened. 131908 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached But thats not what happened. 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I still have under 70k miles and not reached 7 years. 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. Please advice me how can I go about with the local dealer? If one of the applicable faults listed above is not stored in the DME fault memory then continue Seems like this is on the list. Also can sparkplugs have any influence to this situation? check out the. Having the same. Picture of my timing chain guide rail cracking: https://imgur.com/4P3ATsK. It cannot be timing. 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? The oil filter element appears to collapsed / sucked in at the center. My engine is N52 Hi bmwtechnician, Or turbo charger, Do you guys fix the issue ?! I would just pay attention to any abnormal whine noise,,,,there is no maintenance on the timing chain. 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. The I-level is newer than the I-level specified in SI B12 15 13. My car has very low mileage, is in excellent condition and I really enjoy driving it, but this potential catastrophe has me concerned.Thank you for your time & expertise. I've done exactly the same thing and caused this issue by replacing the timing chain tensioner. He discovered it was the engine to chassis ground strap. Hi bmw technician. 130f11 2D5B VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached 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? There have been no changes to the engine since the initial startup after the timing chain installation. The old oil filter was stuck onto the basket. The year of 2012 was a year of impending upgrades in . But when I try to test VANOS data via ISTA it gives no data, only 0. Only in eco or comfort mode when I drive carefully or just keeping a normal speed at low rpm. Content on bimmerfest.com is generated by its users. I bought an x3 28ix build on 07/2015, model 2016 with 124000km. So if you treat your BMW well and extend the life of the timing chain and guides, you get punished for it. Last question- if it is a failing timing chain- is this a something best repaired in a couple weeks, or do I have a few months. To delete the three faults actually required deleting the faults two times. Thanks for this. 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I assume the tensioner is operated by oil pressure and its normal to feel some slack when the engine is not running? Code 131501 returned. for this problem there is a software update available. 2D61 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, position not reached are the codes it wont start i have a timing chain set on the way have you seen any of these engine survive after Hi, The documentation claimed that it would take one minute for the VANOS cold start faults to appear. Required fields are marked *. The dealership should be interested in fixing it because it means money for the tech and for the dealership,,,,that doesnt make any sense. It is a total mystery (to me) as to why it works now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ASE and BMW Master Certified Technician 09-28-2017, 07:33 PM #6 Ramos8553 Member Join Date Sep 2017 The car has 176,000 kilometers or roughly 110,000 miles. Looking forward to the return of your blog. I have a 2013 N20 engine in my X3 and want to remove the actuators to either clean or replace. What are related problems? Code 131501 Variable camshaft timing control VANOS intake cold start- not controllable Bringing the BMW community together. I have 2013 BMW X1 xdrive28i with 79,000 km on it. As many have said before, thank you for your very valuable insights and information. Warranty. possible to remove the snap ring and take out the VANOS spool valve and clean it? 61 00 730 Refer to KSD2 Programming/encoding control unit(s) Its a bit like on the list, the block of 20i and 28i is quite close, so why one seems more impacted than the other (the higher torque?). When I read the code through ISTA, these codes are. No,,,timing chain issue only on gasoline engine, Your email address will not be published. When I go to accelerate now, the engine lags. should I buy timing lock kit to lock the cams and cranksshaft in place? 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. I took it to the dealership for a diagnostic test and check-up. 131908-VANOS inlet: cold start, Position not reached. 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. I would like the tackle the Vanos issue first and go from there. 5%? 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. A forum community dedicated to BMW owners and enthusiasts. Changed the solenoid valves. 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. This way I dont have to set up any timing if I do it one at the time. Labor operation code 00 00 006 is a Main labor operation. Ill check my gas cap but I need to clear this code. Hi, I recently bought a 2012 X1 xDrive28i. Hey, E84 and E89: No turnover on start at all. 131501 vanos inlet cold start not controllable and 120408 boost pressure control cut off pressure rise blocked 2011 x3. He said he didnt see anything wrong with the oil circulating in the car. It gave the code 2D61 VANOS Outlet control, position not reached. They also included a video from the technician. Hello again, hope you having great day!! Intake Camshaft: Installation faulty. 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? The boost disable was cleared by itself. This situation can occur as a customer complaint, or after performing N20 Vanos Solenoid Valve BMW tech info says the cams need to be locked down to remove the Vanos valve. The problem could be caused by the fuel destroying the plastic guide. There are locking pins integrated inside the units. 2. Coasting to a stop the engine suddenly died and would not restart. Cleaned spark plugs and as the mileage was 65000 so I changed the timing chain with a TOOL also. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. It should show something like incorrect angle/position. Next day car returned to BMW with propulsion light . Click on the Im going to trade. Covered under the terms of the BMW New Car/SAV Limited Warranty or the BMW Certified Pre- The engine start ok. no misfiring. Required fields are marked *. one of the plug had corroded pins due to leaking pigtail from that Dinan harness and i got the DME clone. After several engine stop/start cycles there were still no faults. The Service Engine Soon lamp and Engine Malfunction warning are illuminated, and the vehicle Emissions Warranty coverage that applies. The boost disable fault was cleared and the engine restarted. bimmerfest.com is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. Note that the desired angle was constant. 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. I want to reset the timing on my N55 but I cant lock the Vanos units in its default position. Thanks you! labor operation. 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. Loaner vehicle was included. F10 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.. It revs fine but with the turbo disabled a drive around the block is at a pedestrian pace. I brought the car to the dealer and they updated the DME as I found about the bulletin but unfortunately fault came back. Car start very well but no power and check engine light on code po52b. We purchased it from a BMW dealership, they didnt mention any potential issues with the timing chain components. Yesterday I did get all the fault codes cleared. I just can't find a procedure on removing the valve cover and locking down the cams. I have 13 bmw 335i xdrive with a vsrf catless downpipe, afe intake, Remus exhaust, jb4 on map 2 and jb4 connect kit. SB-10053485-8362 Is the fact that my vehicle is not on your list reassuring? Also how does a dealerships diagnose if a vehicle is eligible for extended timing chain warranty? Also that didnt make a difference and fault is still on outlet side. 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. Even though work time labor operation code 61 00 006 ends in 006, it is not considered a Main The engine is running and seems to run pretty good although its still has that ticking sound that it had before. 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. 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. But one of the passages might have had some trash in it. Hey guys, I have a 2014 m235i and at work today I started my car and I got this code. But the list post on this forum shows E84 X1 xDrive28i with N20 is a recall! Its a shame to have to scrap the car. 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. iTrader: ( 0) After change chain tensioner - Drivetrain Malfunction. By any chance do you know how long will the dealerships receive this extended warranty info after the case settles? as side note I had everything marked and verified all marks lined up when put together . I know impulse sending wheels and camshaft they need to be lined up using a special tool. I have a X1 E84 with the N20 engine. Please help! Other Repairs WARRANTY INFORMATION Disregard my question. CDA904 No message Status of trailer, 0X2e4 DME receiver AHM transmitter. 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 ? possible oil pump chain broken? E84 The oil was black though. The connector may have a removable cover. This is due to a diagnostic programming error in the DME. 61 00 720 Refer to KSD2 Programming / encoding control unit(s) All wiring lines are good. 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. Come join the discussion about Bimmerfest events, production numbers, programming, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Changed the oil filter and OIL. The fault returns when its hot outside and comes back even faster when I turn on the air conditioning. no dtc but it complete its combustion cycle i check for spark, fuel and compression was reading ok on all 4 cylinder but there black smoke and strong gas smell out the exhaust.I allso found wire harness for dinantronics box which is pigger back to DME was rubbing under the eng. F010-13-07-506 for the F10 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Just to be clear, there are two different parts of the VANOS solenoids on the N20. to model implausibly too high . E89 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. Cheers. Id rather not pay more money. 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. Maybe a stupid question but I noticed the f31 328i xdrive is mentioned on the form but not the rw ? Hello and thank you for your various articles on the n20 engine. 2D57 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached Now getting error 131501. Im wondering do I need to have the 7/70 warranty to get BMW covered on this timing chain issue? Please advice. Loss of power and smoke on the exhaust when accelerating. 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. If so, can I buy the warranty for the used car now? Thank you, Rev match I say problem. It has never been in an accident and the body is in excellent shape. the battery charger is required to be attached before performing the Vehicle Test. I bought a BMW F20 118i with N13 1.6 engine. SUBJECT charger. Engine There has to be a reason. BMW replaced the motor and shipped it to us in AZ from Virginia. 131501 Variable camshaft timing control (VANOS) intake, cold start: not controllable. 130304 Vanos exhaust control fault camshaft jammed The production date of the car was 2015-11-17. I have a 2013 528xi. 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. 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. 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. 131501 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable 131808 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached . also by any chance would you know the torque specs for this bolts? . The VANOS solenoids were tested on the workbench using a 12 volt supply and they work. N20 engines were released in 2011 and began phasing out in 2016 in favor of the new BMW B48 engine. Hello there. I ended up scanning and getting below codes. CenterNet / Aftersales Portal / Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming. The timing was checked several times after installing the new chain. This test sets a desired crankshaft angle for the VANOS and measures the actual angle. My 2013 X3 28i timing chain was replaced by BMW (no cost to me) in January 2019 at 107,000 km. Its hard to say without performing some test with a diagnostic equipment. Did you hear anything like this before? It is possible without the timing tools, but if you risk needing to re-time the engine if something moves. I know I might be looking at replacing Vanos Actuator, central valve or the whole vanos unit. I personally know of one person that had a total loss on their X1 engine in Saskatchewan back in 2016 before BMW Canada acknowledged a widespread issue with the timing chain on the N20. Please note the displayed battery voltage reading in the repair order comments section. The only fault was still the boost disable fault. Owned Program. Reprogram the vehicle ISTA/P 2.51.0 or higher. and if necessary, also I am not sure if it was the wrong filter. Ive enjoyed your blog and I hope you will start posting again. New chain and guides and so far no problems. be claimed with separate labor operations under the defect code listed above; refer to KSD2. But the solutions havent worked for me. I guess I can continue to enjoy the car and see what happens or sell it. 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. Since its not on the list, does this mean this timing chain guide failure is highly unlikely? Thoughts?? now I have a question for you and hoping to get a direction. The cam is at -18 degrees and not changing. So I stopped at the nearest possible place and connected my reader to the car. 2011 BMW 535i [0.00] 535i drivertrain malfunction. If one of the applicable faults listed above is stored in the DME then continue with the 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. 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. Im thinking the dealership is just not interested in fixing it. [ Copyright 2013 BMW of North America, Inc. ] Great blog here..dear BMWTech amy idea of the failure rate of the N20/26 timing chain..is it 30%? I got this issue and luckily BMW covered it 100%. Sorry for the confusion, No, Glossary of Emission Coverage attachment for more information. 1c0102 Can the N20 Vanos valve be replaced through the actuator hole without removing the valve cover and locking the cams? Changed the exhaust VANOS. Ok you have a couple of things going on here,,,,that fault code just ignore,,,that fault code is a bogus fault some kind of software bug,,,,,ok you start stop function not working I dont know without looking at the car,,,,now the car shutting off while driving sound like the fuel pump and the fuel pump relay EKPS module is going bad,,,,I would have those checked out next time. I assume that the f31 328i RW could also be affected ? This is not a recall. Even if the engine is warm it still gives these same fault codes. Hopefully it will prove to be a non issue. three fault codes are 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. The Bank 1 on the definition refers to the side of the engine that has the cylinder #1. One or more of the following faults is stored in the They unlock only when oil pressure is applied. Search button, and then enter the applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR code field. Did this on the intake side. another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead. Everything works, radio, windows, Locks. Neither the VANOS units nor the solenoids have been replaced. Yes, for mine BMW was due to a fault to the timing chain tensioner. 61 00 006 WT Performing vehicle diagnosis test It has the N26 engine, factory warranty has expired. 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. Maybe I should replace them? Please help! Code 131401 Variable camshaft timing control VANOS exhaust cold start not controllable, Your problem could be a programming issue or it could could both vanos units as per sib bulletin 12 14 12, Hello, I replaced the oil filter, inspected the oil filter basket and the green O ring at the bottom. also it has a start stall initially. So now I have one BMW expert telling me its loose and should be taken care of by the dealership, and the dealership is telling me everything is good to go, no problems. My car have no error code, product 4/2012 with no tune. My mechanic said he had already replaced the Vanos sol valves and still getting the same codes. The engine is running rough at idle. 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