120408: Boost pressure control, cut off pressure rise blocked. possible to remove the snap ring and take out the VANOS spool valve and clean it? 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. 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. 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? 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. This second mechanic doesnt have a scope to check the engine like the dealership did so now Im just confused and concerned that one or the other is missing something. They also got me up to speed on the known timing chain issues, extended 7yr/70,000 mile extended warranty and class action lawsuit stuff. 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. 120308 charge air pressure 130E20 Jake 6,848 satisfied customers I replaced my timing chain and oil chain on my 2012 BMW carlosbosch satisfied customers Daniel I bought a BMW F20 118i with N13 1.6 engine. Thanks! But one of the passages might have had some trash in it. 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. It cannot be timing. Code 132408 Vanos Exhaust Intake camshaft not locking at start up The car has 103,000 miles. Hello BMW Technician, I have a 2011 BMW 535i with N55 engine. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour. Stop and starting the car there is no difference. Thanks! 5%? So I was just under by kilometers and by time (Delivery was Aug 2012). within the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty and this coverage extends beyond the now I have a question for you and hoping to get a direction. I appreciate any input. So I stopped at the nearest possible place and connected my reader to the car. It all depends are your production date of your car,,,you can also tell the dealer about this bulletin. It possible a software issue,,,we have seen that before. 2D60 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, camshaft jammed Im wondering do I need to have the 7/70 warranty to get BMW covered on this timing chain issue? 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. It idles fine and sounds much better than before. The boost disable was cleared by itself. repairs to the engine valve train assembly. Today I changed Chain tensioner as preventative maintenance, but soon I start the car, I got Drivetrain Malfunction. JavaScript is disabled. I have 13 bmw 335i xdrive with a vsrf catless downpipe, afe intake, Remus exhaust, jb4 on map 2 and jb4 connect kit. I live in France with an x1 e84 xdrive 20i (end of 2012) which does not seem to be on your list. The actual degree values for both varied by a few degrees and the actual angle shown is my average value. SHAME ON BMW!!!!! The last oil change was two years ago but only 2200 miles were driven. They unlock only when oil pressure is applied. F10 The engine sounds exactly the same as the first time it started after the timing chain installation. One or more of the following faults is stored in the Hi Im wondering do I need to have a 7/70 warranty to get BMW cover for this problem? everything in the vehicle works extremely well. Any suggestions on what to check on the Vanos for the 131501 code? The oil temperature was 90 C. Once the car started without faults the oil level check worked fine. I got this issue and luckily BMW covered it 100%. Hi I live in California and im planning to buy a used 2015 bmw x3 xDrive28i (F25) then I saw the this post. Hi bmwtechnician, hello i have a 2013 bmw x3 from a family friend with n20 Your email address will not be published. 131908 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached The N20 is a 2.0L inline-4 single turbo engine that replaced the naturally aspirated 3.0L N52/N53. Ok Ill do that. 2013 BMW X1 E84 WITH N2O MOTOR 11400ML Maybe not as loud as before but still noisy. For reasons I dont understand the faults are cleared. 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! Now I'm getting the drivetrain malfunction every time I start my car. or Understandably, many purists were unhappy with the Bavarian manufacturer's decision. Can the N20 Vanos valve be replaced through the actuator hole without removing the valve cover and locking the cams? Suddenly the half yellow engine light came on and was telling me that reduced engine power bla bla. Andrea, I just found your blog looking for answers for my used/ new to me 2013 328i with N20 engine. Thank you for your time and expertise. I appreciate your help. 2011 BMW 535i [0.00] 535i drivertrain malfunction. The timing chain & guides are bathed in engine oil, not fuel. Hello! I had to replace the valve lifters. 130104 You should ask the dealer about it. (with CAS) to performing repairs, please see SI B01 02 11 for Emissions Warranty Coverage and refer to the I bought a used 2012 528i with 109k miles about 4 months ago. Then I used ISTA and diagnosed the exhaust side. Connect scan tool to the 16-pin data link connector (DLC) located underneath the steering column. 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? It currently has 165,000 km without any chain problems. To my shame, I am not sure how to post video in your blog. I know I might be looking at replacing Vanos Actuator, central valve or the whole vanos unit. Technical Service The VANOS solenoids were tested on the workbench using a 12 volt supply and they work. The VANOS cold start faults would reappear within 15 seconds of startup. to model implausibly too high . 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. N20 cylinder block is made of aluminum with two balance shafts and steel-plated cylinders. Neither the VANOS units nor the solenoids have been replaced. Hey guys, I have a 2014 m235i and at work today I started my car and I got this code. Rather it is no cost extended warranty in Canada. There can typically be a ton of different. Your really helpful : So how do I know when its time for a update. I would go to the dealer and have the engine scanned to see what fault came up,,,better to be safe then sorry. The BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty applies to BMW CPO vehicles that are still BMW says I caused engine cease. Just realized the cut off is February 2015, not 2014. Thank you, No still would be concern,,,,I dont know if they used a different timing chain guide before 6/2012. 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. These are all pretty standard specs for most modern BMW engines. Disregard my question. If performing other ISTA diagnostics and related test plans results with eligible and covered If that helps you with anything! 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. 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. Brought it to a second mechanic. Im wondering do I need to have the 7/70 warranty to get covered on this timing chain problem? 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. https://youtu.be/Frj0a82XfDo, He did not notice any whining- but do you hear whining in this second video? A service advisor at a reputable independent repair shop was concerned about the brief rattle/stutter (5 second mark) in this video upon ignition. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. and as necessary document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Not a good sign, had the same thing happen on 2013 X3. 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. 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. 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. Do not replace any parts. The engine is running rough at idle. The extended warranty runs out in December. 130304 Vanos exhaust control fault camshaft jammed 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 When engine starts cam shaft on exhaust goes all the way to the end. 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. 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. Today I drove it 20 miles to several stores and it worked fine. 2. 130304 Intermittent VANOS (variable cam shaft timing) exhaust: control fault, camshaft stuck hi, I called BMW and they said no recalls on the car and told me to take it to a BWM Official garage. Enter the Chassis Number, Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do Is this true? and if necessary, also I assume the tensioner is operated by oil pressure and its normal to feel some slack when the engine is not running? Hi, I recently bought a 2012 X1 xDrive28i. programming and it fails to program correctly or requires initialization, this additional work must 61 00 720 Refer to KSD2 Programming / encoding control unit(s) 2012 bmw 528xi n20 replaced timing chain, guide and crank 2012 bmw 528xi n20 replaced timing chain, guide and crank sprocket. I thinks it just some random fault that comes up. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Got it replaced for half of the price in warranty, consider also the timing chain replace if needed. I used my scope when inserting the crank pin holder and i assumed the hole in the flywheel closest to cams at tdc was the locking point, Is this correct? (not including CAS) Im more concerned with the multiple vanos codes which happened after the fact. 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). Problem is, mine arent locked. 1; 120408 Charging pressure control: switch-off as consequence Unfortunately for me, I was not informed about an extended free warrantee on the chain and guides, BMW kept it quiet. The cam is at -18 degrees and not changing. Hello, Code 130308 VANOS Exhaust Control fault position reached 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. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 15 13 dated September 2013. Hi. It is still worth inquiring about at your local dealership. No turnover on start at all. N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME 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. December 2013 But when I try to test VANOS data via ISTA it gives no data, only 0. 2D57 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached It is a total mystery (to me) as to why it works now. 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. Yes, for mine BMW was due to a fault to the timing chain tensioner. 61 21 528 Refer to KSD2 Charging battery I want to make sure this issue is fixed. Loaner vehicle was included. N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME MODEL E84 E89 F10 F25 F30 F31 F34 . I havent been sleeping well. Coasting to a stop the engine suddenly died and would not restart. The old oil filter was stuck onto the basket. Would there be a difference between our 2 continents with regard to production? Changed the exhaust VANOS. Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: SITUATION Seem N20 engine dont like hight gear with low rpm, and seem like bmw set economy to lug the engine like that. Dealer wants almost 300 euro to check the timing chain. 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.. 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. Everything else works perfectly at 176,000km. Thanks for your time. Yesterday when i was driving the car normally on the hwy the drivetrain malfunction popped up and car went into a reduced power mode. Engine also has forged crankshaft with 4 counterweights that is installed with shift. MODEL It appears to be a relatively simple, .5 hr swap. What symptoms and codes might you get if your timing chain had failed? Work time (WT) labor operation 61 00 006 requires an individual punch time. no hesitation. You referenced this TSB in your comment to Ronnie back in 2017. 2D56 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached 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. if I have used the tool how it is possible no to be on timing ?! Now how I understand it is this is not a timing issue. What me be causing this? one of the plug had corroded pins due to leaking pigtail from that Dinan harness and i got the DME clone. It had deteriorated and failed. Come join the discussion about Bimmerfest events, production numbers, programming, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! When the VANOS units were removed there was no visible trash. another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead. Also after cold start also misfire error pops up. It definitely isnt a prominent/dangerous rattling sound like in the video Jack posted on Aug 30. DME. The boost disable fault was cleared and the engine restarted. New chain and guides and so far no problems. Hi Chip.. Did you ever come across a step by step procedure in doing this? 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. Earlier this week I took my 2012 328i to dealership because check engine light came on. Next day car returned to BMW with propulsion light . Yesterday I did get all the fault codes cleared. unfortunately info on this N20 is almost none exist at best. I've tested the soleniods and they are both good. Code 131501 Variable camshaft timing control VANOS intake cold start- not controllable Changed the oil filter and OIL. 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 As the outgoing N52 and N53 were reliable engines, the BMW N20 had big shoes to fill, especially given its turbocharged design. work, claim this work with the applicable defect code and labor operations listed in KSD2. I did not receive this bulletin to my knowledge, maybe because I am the 2nd owner of the car as of February 2019(?). 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 . This way I dont have to set up any timing if I do it one at the time. So for the E89 Z4 only the 28i N20 powered model is affected and not the 20i sDrive? Required fields are marked *. Previous posts of timing chain upgrade explains my experience. 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. Looking forward to the return of your blog. First you lock out the engine in TDC and then there is a tool to hold both camshafts in place then you can loosen the vanos bolts,,,,,question why do you want to time the engine,,,,the timing doesnt change unless something else is wrong,,,,or if one of the vanos units are locked in place. 61 00 710 Refer to KSD2 Programming / encoding control unit(s) In sports mode, or when driving more active in doesn't come on. I just purchased a 2016 228i xDrive Cabriolet (manufactured in Germany) with 46k kilometers for my wife. 112,000 km / 7 years. 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. 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? A forum community dedicated to BMW owners and enthusiasts. 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. Just need to clear the check engine light. This TC issue really is so unfortunate, at a time when BMWAG is behind upstart like Tesla and old foes like Audi. 131501 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable 131808 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached . Now also Im sitting 3 months over then 7/70 mark! Here is the list of cars that have the 7/70 timing chain extension. It also features dual VANOS, valvetronic, and direct injection. N20 Vanos Solenoid Valve BMW tech info says the cams need to be locked down to remove the Vanos valve. I was told by a mechanic that the engine was done, simply by information from a scan. 130108 No I dont think it is covered,,,and what lifetime of the vehicle are you talking about. Are there many vehicles that run on ethanol in the United States? As many have said before, thank you for your very valuable insights and information. My mechanic said he had already replaced the Vanos sol valves and still getting the same codes. Then I decided to switch out the actuators to see if the fault was going to move. The BMW N20 is a 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine produced from 2011-2017, and was BMW's replacement for the naturally aspirated 3.0L 6-cylinder N52/N53 engines. So I thing exhaust vanos is not working, or not working correctlycan I get in touch with you? So temperatures make difference. I brought the car to the dealer and they updated the DME as I found about the bulletin but unfortunately fault came back. Having the same. Replace the solenoid that the code followed. 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