This is due to a diagnostic programming error in the DME. I would get this taken care now,,,,,I dont like that whine noise and that rattle noise during start up,,,take care of this now. The extended warranty runs out in December. iTrader: ( 0) After change chain tensioner - Drivetrain Malfunction. 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How do you check the oil pressure? Reduced power" warning, 745i 2002 - Engine Malfunction - reduced power, If this is your first visit, be sure to everything in the vehicle works extremely well. Looks all good. The I-level is newer than the I-level specified in SI B12 15 13. F25 Your really helpful : So how do I know when its time for a update. 131501: Vanos: inlet, cold start not controllable E89 2013 328i, check engine light is on, and the start stop feature does not work on my car. Whether the engine is cold or warm, the VANOS faults appear within 15 seconds of startup. Is there possible timing not to be correct on the intake vanos unit?! The Bank 1 on the definition refers to the side of the engine that has the cylinder #1. I have ISTA-D and scared the following codes. Ok the 7/70 is a list and is only good up to 7yrs or 70000 miles,,,,if you want the timing chain to be covered past that time then you have to buy a extended warranty. Cleaned spark plugs and as the mileage was 65000 so I changed the timing chain with a TOOL also. . When retrieving BMW check engine light codes with an OBD II scan tool, proceed as follows: 1. F010-13-07-506 for the F10 N20 cylinder block is made of aluminum with two balance shafts and steel-plated cylinders. Can the N20 Vanos valve be replaced through the actuator hole without removing the valve cover and locking the cams? Ive search, alot of people have it problem but no solution.It dont like bmw :). Thank you for your time and expertise. JavaScript is disabled. Learn how your comment data is processed. Same. It was somewhat cold today around 20 degrees. 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? 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? Code 131501 returned. Brought it to a second mechanic. After several engine stop/start cycles there were still no faults. He believes that its not enough oil pressure in the tensioner therefore is not tight as it should be. Specific eligible repairs may also be covered by the terms of the Federal, State or BMW Emissions Should I worry about the timing chain issue? Also that didnt make a difference and fault is still on outlet side. Thanks for responding. The problem could be caused by the fuel destroying the plastic guide. Direksiyon kilidi/Kontak alteri BMW paralar 47738. Did you hear anything like this before? If one of the applicable faults listed above is stored in the DME then continue with the If one of the applicable faults listed above is not stored in the DME fault memory then continue They unlock only when oil pressure is applied. 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. Loaner vehicle was included. Next day scanned and found codes 120208 (charging pressure control, plausibility pressure too high) and 120408 (charging pressure control, deactivation: pressure build-up blocked. Thanks. I appreciate any input. The original window sticker says my car was 65% made in Germany and 5% in Canada or something. In US the N20/N26 timing chain extended limited warranty is 7 years/70000 miles, so what is extended coverage available in your country? 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. SITUATION now I have a question for you and hoping to get a direction. one of the plug had corroded pins due to leaking pigtail from that Dinan harness and i got the DME clone. Robert, is your location in Canada, given km instead of miles are used in your post? 2. To my shame, I am not sure how to post video in your blog. Sorry for the confusion, No, I know impulse sending wheels and camshaft they need to be lined up using a special tool. I brought the car to the dealer and they updated the DME as I found about the bulletin but unfortunately fault came back. But, it will need to be adjusted and tested properly using genuine BMW software. 131501 vanos inlet cold start not controllable and 120408 boost pressure control cut off pressure rise blocked 2011 x3. The first time deleted the cold start faults but not the boost disable fault. Im in california and Im planning to buy a used 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i (F25). The car is as we speak back to the dealer for further diagnose and they have seen a slight difference in the crankshaft position or something like that.. one of the shafts was not in the correct angle. Any thoughts!!! 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. The boost disable fault was cleared and the engine restarted. The actual angle also varied as in the previous test but on average was nearly equal to the desired angle. No one knows what this CDA904 code means. The car started fine the first time and every time since. PROCEDURE E84 FM pistons with negative bias of piston ring are also installed in this motor. My car have no error code, product 4/2012 with no tune. I would go to the dealer and have the engine scanned to see what fault came up,,,better to be safe then sorry. Yes go to the dealership and tell them about the issue and the bulletin. Only in eco or comfort mode when I drive carefully or just keeping a normal speed at low rpm. To determine if any applicable Federal, State or BMW Emissions Warranty coverage applies prior The documentation claimed that it would take one minute for the VANOS cold start faults to appear. If a control module was working properly and/or had no related faults stored prior to vehicle Work time (WT) labor operation 61 00 006 requires an individual punch time. Perform a vehicle test. I called the mechanic he said it was a fault related to the emissions. Hello again, hope you having great day!! 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. 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 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. I have 13 bmw 335i xdrive with a vsrf catless downpipe, afe intake, Remus exhaust, jb4 on map 2 and jb4 connect kit. The hardcore BMW fan base could not help but fall in love with the spritely performance offered by this upgraded engine. 2D55 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable Thank you so much for your advice. 2002 M10 4-cylinder from 1962-1988, and N20/N26 has so many attributes to be legendary. 130104 VANOS, intake, control fault, camshaft jammed A service advisor at a reputable independent repair shop was concerned about the brief rattle/stutter (5 second mark) in this video upon ignition. Id rather not pay more money. 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. I havent been sleeping well. Thank you!! When I go to accelerate now, the engine lags. SUBJECT The production date of the car was 2015-11-17. Reprogram the vehicle ISTA/P 2.51.0 or higher. If I reach my finger in through oil filler cap with the engine off and cold, is it normal for there to be some slack in the timing chain on an N20? Warranty. Or turbo charger, Do you guys fix the issue ?! SB-10053485-8362 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. Now also Im sitting 3 months over then 7/70 mark! and if necessary, also Thank you in advance. What codes would come up when the timing chain fails? I have checked timing multiple times, I found this article online and this is what Im thinking right now!! 1d2404 Map thermostat, activation, line disconnection Turn the ignition on. 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. Just need to clear the check engine light. with the following integration levels: What is your opinion about the above? Defect Code: 11 36 01 96 00 Maybe I should replace them? Maybe the function test is different with cold start faults present. Thank you in advance. Thanks again. Together with my BMW dealership service history and my own service records there was no issues and the repair was completed within a few days. Here is the list of cars that have the 7/70 timing chain extension. 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. also by any chance would you know the torque specs for this bolts? to performing repairs, please see SI B01 02 11 for Emissions Warranty Coverage and refer to the All wiring lines are good. if you can direct me in the right path I will really appreciated . 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. Everything else works perfectly at 176,000km. https://youtu.be/Frj0a82XfDo, He did not notice any whining- but do you hear whining in this second video? charger. I have a N20 Engine/ 328i April 2013 / F30, the dash states drivetrain malfunction and the check engine light went on. 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? Most likely you have broken timing chain guides and the whole timing set will need to be replaced. How can fuel be the cause? I would just pay attention to any abnormal whine noise,,,,there is no maintenance on the timing chain. The values changed. You only touched an accessories belt part. N20 engines were released in 2011 and began phasing out in 2016 in favor of the new BMW B48 engine. 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. F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 / F34 / F36 (2012 - current). Tried test with ista for vanos solenoid test removed solenoid stiff does not move when activated. WARRANTY INFORMATION F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34: Recently purchased 2104 BMW X1 28i x drive. Turbo engines are more complex and require several . Suddenly the half yellow engine light came on and was telling me that reduced engine power bla bla. Idk what to do at this point im devastated. Im planning to buy a used 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i and its in the list. 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). It revs fine but with the turbo disabled a drive around the block is at a pedestrian pace. Good day. Search button, and then enter the applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR code field. 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. Or anything else you have come across? 130304 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, camshaft jammed It had deteriorated and failed. 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. There are locking pins integrated inside the units. E84 and E89 It is still worth inquiring about at your local dealership. 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. My engine is N52 I have 2013 BMW X1 xdrive28i with 79,000 km on it. It should show something like incorrect angle/position. I have a 2015 x1 with an April 2015 manufacture date. Hello! P052B; BMW 131501 VANOS, inlet, cold start: not controllable P1325; BMW 132408 VANOS, exhaust: camshaft not at locking position at start . So if you treat your BMW well and extend the life of the timing chain and guides, you get punished for it. The connector may have a removable cover. Ive change engine mount, spark plug, coil but problem is the same. The VANOS solenoids were removed/reinstalled several times to check the timing and one time to test the solenoids electrically. Do not replace any parts. Connecting rods are 144.35 mm long. They look ok. Do you think it can be a ECU or software related issue? Hello BMW Technician, I have a 2011 BMW 535i with N55 engine. CAUSE Labor: 1.0. Hi, I have N20 with rough idle. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. And yes the crank wouldnt rotate after being inserted. Next day car returned to BMW with propulsion light . My engine shut of while idle in park. I assume the tensioner is operated by oil pressure and its normal to feel some slack when the engine is not running? 61 00 006 WT Performing vehicle diagnosis test Stop and starting the car there is no difference. 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For reasons I dont understand the faults are cleared. Im wondering do I need to have the 7/70 warranty to get BMW covered on this timing chain issue? Thanks you! Location: Chicago. Also, I keep getting this code P3195 Radiator coolant temperature signal stuck high, BMW fixed the radiator but this code keeps coming on and off, some days it stays on some days it doesnt stay on. Hi bmw technician. Do u recommend changing the tensioner as preventive maintenance? Thanks for your time. I fear that your 2012 X1 is now past the 7 year warranty limit. 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. F31 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. Page 1 of 4 I took it to the dealership for a diagnostic test and check-up. three fault codes are This TC issue really is so unfortunate, at a time when BMWAG is behind upstart like Tesla and old foes like Audi. 2D56 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached E84 and E89: 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?). The oil and filter have always been genuine BMW. The engine is running rough at idle. 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. Required fields are marked *. Now I'm getting the drivetrain malfunction every time I start my car. Is the fact that my vehicle is not on your list reassuring? thanks for the input. 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. Also can sparkplugs have any influence to this situation? Did they use a different timing chain guide before 06/2012 ? 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. The old oil filter was stuck onto the basket. Exhaust Camshaft: Installation faulty. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158. 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. Now im getting vanos inlet, outlet codes, along with vanos camshaft jammed for both intake and exhaust. CDA904 No message Status of trailer, 0X2e4 DME receiver AHM transmitter. Replace the solenoid that the code followed. Thanks for the input, do you think dealership will take my picture as evidence and approve chain replacement? also it has a start stall initially. One last question about dirty oil. I thinks it just some random fault that comes up. New battery installed. Would there be a difference between our 2 continents with regard to production? 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. Earlier this week I took my 2012 328i to dealership because check engine light came on. If that helps you with anything! Here is a video of whats happening today. Today I drove it 20 miles to several stores and it worked fine. Hi I live in California and im planning to buy a used 2015 bmw x3 xDrive28i (F25) then I saw the this post. Example: 180101 or 1B9308 or 30FF Enter fault code Emissions Standard Apr 14, 2022 BMW F30 328i 2013 N20 engine "Drivetrain malfunction etc" comes on occasionally. The oil temperature was 90 C. Once the car started without faults the oil level check worked fine. 131501 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable What are related problems? Hello there, loving your info. I have a 2013 N20 engine in my X3 and want to remove the actuators to either clean or replace. Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: 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 ? 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? 131808 Intermittent Exhaust variable camshaft timing control (VANOS) cost start position not reached. Great blog here..dear BMWTech amy idea of the failure rate of the N20/26 timing chain..is it 30%? Seems like the locking pins are stuck. 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. Question,,,what is a DME clone,,,,is it a used DME?,,,,or a aftermarket replacement DME. So temperatures make difference. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Reset codes and adaptations without increment wheel. And is the tension just spring our does it rely on oil pressure as well? its really a shame that BMW does not step up. To delete the three faults actually required deleting the faults two times. Even though work time labor operation code 61 00 006 ends in 006, it is not considered a Main But the solutions havent worked for me. I just can't find a procedure on removing the valve cover and locking down the cams. Hi, Not sure if he meant evap leak. ISTA says these errors: Hello, I checked the timing chain, it looks fine. Changed the oil filter and OIL. 131501-VANOS inlet, cold start not consolable. Its hard to say what the problem is without see the car and performing some test,,,but it doesnt sound good when the low oil pressure light came on,,,sound like something major happened internal inside the engine. 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.. Did you ever solve this? It idles fine and sounds much better than before. 130304 Vanos exhaust control fault camshaft jammed If BMWNA does not fix this N20/N26 TC issue, a chunk of remaining faithfuls will deflect to other brands. It would get to 17% and quit. to model implausibly too high . With the VANOS solenoids removed, the spring loaded VANOS spool valve moved in and out easily. BMW like to keep some things to them selfs,,,,they dont want to release any information if they dont have to. Do you replace the units in such case, or do you know a trick to lose them? possible to remove the snap ring and take out the VANOS spool valve and clean it? But the list post on this forum shows E84 X1 xDrive28i with N20 is a recall! Page 3 of 4 Do you know if the new Vanos assemblies comes with the upgraded bolts or do I still need to change out the 4 Vanos Gear bolts on a new assembly? One other odd problem during this time was the oil level test did not work. Four months later I got a drive train malfunction that turned on then went away after a day. bimmerfest.com is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. Its hard to say what the problem is with out hearing and driving the car,,,,I dont think the noise is timing chain because that makes a whining noise,,,the only leak could be a exhaust leak but you said the steering also shakes,,,have you had the tires and rims checked make sure rims are not bent,,,also check the rear transmission mount make sure they are not cracked or broken,,,also check the drive belt tensioner could be a problem. Hi Chip.. Did you ever come across a step by step procedure in doing this? with the following integration levels: 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. check out the. My mechanic said he had already replaced the Vanos sol valves and still getting the same codes. still the same problem. Tried to read live camshaft sensors read ista says that currenty no data is sent from them to DME. Please help! I have done my timing chain after finish car starts up runs but would not idle until cel come on. DME. N20/N26 is an attemptof BMWAG to reclaim 4-cylinder glory from the past, e.g. Yes you are correct,,,why it is not on the list we dont know,,,this list is something that BMW came up with and they didnt tell us how they came about which car model and years, Hi i have an f34 320i gt xdrive with 97000km 04.07.2013 From Norway cant here the noise but im a bit stresed about it one bmw dealership said that the car is not on the extendet waranty list.Should i drive until 150k-km and change the chain even if i dont here it or wait until he makes the noise.If is x-drive does it get used faster then Rw.And why so many 328I afected and not so many 320i? 5%? 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 Looked at my timing chain and there seems to be some play in the chain. Then I changed the exhaust cam gear and the solenoid. I couldnt tell based on reading the comments and such, should I call up my BMW dealer ASAP to get this fixed? 131401 vanos exhaust cold start not controllable I tried to reset vanos with no success. I dont know if failing VANOS system should give any data to computer and should show somekind bad data or shouldnt show anything. Thanks! Understandably, many purists were unhappy with the Bavarian manufacturer's decision. 130108 VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. 130308 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, position not reached I was told by a mechanic that the engine was done, simply by information from a scan. 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. Since the picture was taken by me not by the dealer. But one of the passages might have had some trash in it. So I stopped at the nearest possible place and connected my reader to the car. Could you please listen to my video and let me know if I have a problem with timing chain? or 2012 bmw 528xi n20 replaced timing chain, guide and crank 2012 bmw 528xi n20 replaced timing chain, guide and crank sprocket. This turbocharged 2.0L inline-four was considered a replacement to the BMW N52 a naturally-aspirated, inline-six engine. Not a good sign, had the same thing happen on 2013 X3. He meant evap leak the cold bmw n20 131501 not controllable and 120408 boost pressure cut. And camshaft they need to be legendary train malfunction that turned on then went away after a day should... 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