What symptoms and codes might you get if your timing chain had failed? 130304 Vanos exhaust control fault camshaft jammed I appreciate your help. 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. Just realized the cut off is February 2015, not 2014. programming and it fails to program correctly or requires initialization, this additional work must And is the tension just spring our does it rely on oil pressure as well? December 2013 Ok Ill do that. The production date of the car was 2015-11-17. My daughters car had the timing chain issue N20. You referenced this TSB in your comment to Ronnie back in 2017. To determine if any applicable Federal, State or BMW Emissions Warranty coverage applies prior Next day scanned and found codes 120208 (charging pressure control, plausibility pressure too high) and 120408 (charging pressure control, deactivation: pressure build-up blocked. 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. It looks like the car is on this recall list. You should ask the dealer about it. Should I worry about the timing chain issue? Did you ever solve this? Im going to trade. 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. Today I changed Chain tensioner as preventative maintenance, but soon I start the car, I got Drivetrain Malfunction. The car started fine the first time and every time since. 1c0102 Cleared the code, and restarted the engine, within . one of the plug had corroded pins due to leaking pigtail from that Dinan harness and i got the DME clone. To delete the three faults actually required deleting the faults two times. The VANOS cold start faults would reappear within 15 seconds of startup. As many have said before, thank you for your very valuable insights and information. 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. 00 00 006 Refer to KSD2 Performing vehicle test (with vehicle What is your opinion about the above? The boost disable was cleared by itself. FM pistons with negative bias of piston ring are also installed in this motor. This time the desired angle was not a constant as in the previous tests. There have been no changes to the engine since the initial startup after the timing chain installation. F30 Well, you could, but it's a slim chance you get the length of the rod exactly right. Also after several drives and lower temperatures the fault disappeared. Also after cold start also misfire error pops up. Good day. The oil filter element appears to collapsed / sucked in at the center. 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. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 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. In sports mode, or when driving more active in doesn't come on. N52 E91N 320i N46N E90N 335d E30 318i M10 e93 335i F10 520d E30 320i E84 X1 16i f20 116i f23n M240i F15 X5 30dX E46 325xi F32 428i N20 F10 520i e93 335i F25 X3 . It currently has 165,000 km without any chain problems. E84 and E89: I own a 2015 X1 with a manufacture date of April 2014. The year of 2012 was a year of impending upgrades in . The BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty applies to BMW CPO vehicles that are still What codes would come up when the timing chain fails? VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Would there be a difference between our 2 continents with regard to production? Other Repairs It definitely isnt a prominent/dangerous rattling sound like in the video Jack posted on Aug 30. 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 I want to make sure this issue is fixed. SI B12 15 13 If a control module was working properly and/or had no related faults stored prior to vehicle I got this issue and luckily BMW covered it 100%. Code 132408 Vanos Exhaust Intake camshaft not locking at start up Clean both solenoids and reinstall. Brought it to a second mechanic. 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. not have the latest software. 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. Changed the solenoid valves. check got vanos dtc come to relies i switch the cam gears when i install them so i correct it after veh cranks but no start check timming over like 3 time it good. I bought a BMW F20 118i with N13 1.6 engine. This is not a recall. Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: You can't just bolt it up and clear the fault. thanks, You might want to look at the timing chain on a N20,,,that can cause a lot of different problem, Your email address will not be published. Stop and starting the car there is no difference. It had deteriorated and failed. If you are interested here is the rest of the story. she said light came on oil pressure error stop immidiatly My car, BMW 320i 2014 with N20 Engine, with 33K Miles on the clock, is just broke down with a drive train error. 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. 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? 3. Thoughts?? Just need to clear the check engine light. Can the N20 Vanos valve be replaced through the actuator hole without removing the valve cover and locking the cams? Thanks Regards, After you time the engine you should only turn it over by hand one time and the blocks should lock down,,,,if you turn it over a few times it will never align again that is normal.,,,my question is does the the engine run and are there any faults. Also how does a dealerships diagnose if a vehicle is eligible for extended timing chain warranty? I got a few drivetrain malfunctions last week: 131501 vanos, intake, cold start; not adjustable 120408 reduced power mode. The fault returns when its hot outside and comes back even faster when I turn on the air conditioning. Seems like this is on the list. The intake cam had the following desired/actual degrees: 0/-8, -20/-20, -10.4/-10, -20/-20 and -10.4/-10. Unfortunately for me, I was not informed about an extended free warrantee on the chain and guides, BMW kept it quiet. 2: 12A701 Catalytic converter downstream oxygen sensor, electrical fault: circuit short to battery (+) Connecting rods are 144.35 mm long. Perform a vehicle test. Changed the oil filter and OIL. 131401 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Non-adjustable 2012 bmw 528xi n20 replaced timing chain, guide and crank 2012 bmw 528xi n20 replaced timing chain, guide and crank sprocket. This documentation is not necessary when part of an approved Technical Service repair procedure; troubleshooting with the applicable test plan for the fault(s) stored. Maybe the function test is different with cold start faults present. New battery installed. Turn the ignition on. No one knows what this CDA904 code means. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158 1/6/2014 Thanks for the input, do you think dealership will take my picture as evidence and approve chain replacement? So I was just under by kilometers and by time (Delivery was Aug 2012). ISTA says these errors: I have a 2013 N20 engine in my X3 and want to remove the actuators to either clean or replace. 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. reference point is the same? I live in France with an x1 e84 xdrive 20i (end of 2012) which does not seem to be on your list. Is this true? I have maintained it meticulously. 61 00 710 Refer to KSD2 Programming / encoding control unit(s) 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? I dont think they will take your picture as evidence,,,,but you could give it a try it wouldnt hurt, Hello- 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. Ok the charge boost pressure fault is related to the vanos faults,,,,the vanos faults could be a couple of things but since you just replaced the timing chain maybe the timing is not correct on the intake vanos unit? F025-13-07-506 for the F25 Look into loose connectors. Also can sparkplugs have any influence to this situation? Could you please guide me? If so, can I buy the warranty for the used car now? I have a N20 Engine/ 328i April 2013 / F30, the dash states drivetrain malfunction and the check engine light went on. Just replaced timing chain and oil pump module on n20 13 528i xdrive. Is the fact that my vehicle is not on your list reassuring? The engine start ok. no misfiring. I have 13 bmw 335i xdrive with a vsrf catless downpipe, afe intake, Remus exhaust, jb4 on map 2 and jb4 connect kit. The only odd result is that the desired angles of 0 and 0.6 had actual angles that were off by ~8 degrees. Thanks again. The improved DME software was introduced Symptoms when timing chain fails is engine wont start,,,engine wont turn over,,,,have your mechanics see if he can turn the motor over by hand with a breaker bar on the front crank bolt. or can I slowly unscrew the center valve and insert a new one? 2. Question,,,what is a DME clone,,,,is it a used DME?,,,,or a aftermarket replacement DME. He said he didnt see anything wrong with the oil circulating in the car. They look ok. Do you think it can be a ECU or software related issue? Required fields are marked *. Yesterday when i was driving the car normally on the hwy the drivetrain malfunction popped up and car went into a reduced power mode. Hi, I recently bought a 2012 X1 xDrive28i. The oil and filter were changed along with the timing chain. Ive enjoyed your blog and I hope you will start posting again. Like how does this whole update thing work why didnt I have this update system on my 2009 328xi. Engine also has forged crankshaft with 4 counterweights that is installed with shift. I manually crank engine over few time but after start it always goes retarded on exhaust cam shaft. Ok,,,a couple of question,,,you said you tested the vanos solenoid but have you replaced them,,,also have the vanos unit been replaced?,,,,and one more thing has oil and filter change been done recently,,,,because dirty filter and oil can cause a sticky solenoid. 133E10 -permanent valvetronic system: deactivated, adjustment fault too frequent Note that the desired angle was constant. Page 3 of 4 Two days were spent clearing fault codes and performing function tests. [ Copyright 2013 BMW of North America, Inc. ] Are there many vehicles that run on ethanol in the United States? I tried to reset vanos with no success. 120408 Intermittent Charging pressure control: switch-off as consequence The starter and engine appear to make no attempt to start. I have the alignment tool to lock the crankshaft, camshafts and impulse sending wheel. So temperatures make difference. I have a f10 2013 528i x drive with 105k miles on it , The engine makes a rattling noise when cold and its not as loud when the car warms up but when driving at around 1-25 mph their is a whining noise coming from the engine. now I have a question for you and hoping to get a direction. Hello, I saw a video where the chap replaced it without the locks and I thought it was an easy DIY. thanks for the input. 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 They also included a video from the technician. There can typically be a ton of different. E84 and E89: Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! The boost disable fault was cleared and the engine restarted. For reasons I dont understand the faults are cleared. It possible a software issue,,,we have seen that before. Would you suspect this is more related to the software reprogram or is the timing off? Only in eco or comfort mode when I drive carefully or just keeping a normal speed at low rpm. 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. Ive change engine mount, spark plug, coil but problem is the same. Im thinking the dealership is just not interested in fixing it. 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.. 2D60 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, camshaft jammed Took the car to an independent shop this morning and he just called and told me its code P2609 which means engine is running too lean. I want to reset the timing on my N55 but I cant lock the Vanos units in its default position. 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. The short version of this story is that the car is working now. Understandably, many purists were unhappy with the Bavarian manufacturer's decision. Hi, thank you for the reply. 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. He indicated it was a timing chain waiting to fail- do you agree? Dont they use the same spec N20 engine just with a slight bump in power for the 28i version? 01-18-2020, 01:07 PM #2 mandd Autobahn East Join Date So if you treat your BMW well and extend the life of the timing chain and guides, you get punished for it. F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 / F34 / F36 (2012 - current). F31 I cannot seize why the 320i has the issue however 220i should be similar engine N20 and not listed is it because of different KWH or what ? https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158 1/6/2014 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 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. JavaScript is disabled. The exhaust cam had the following desired/actual degrees: 0.6/-9, 20/17, 11/9, 20/17. 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. 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. How does this help the car in what way? code:131501 VANOS, intake, cold start: not controllable. 131501 vanos inlet cold start not controllable and 120408 boost pressure control cut off pressure rise blocked 2011 x3. only be fixed if it seems like my car will experience the issue (like if they hear the rattling noise that commenters have mentioned/you replied about. This situation can occur as a customer complaint, or after performing As you can see theres is nothing special about these vanos unit,,,,when I was checking out the engine I also found the exhaust vanos unit,,,,one of the bolt were broken,,,,so I replaced both vanos unit and had to find TDC on the engine and time the engine,,,,while performing this job,,,,,I also removed the oil pan and removed all the broken pieces from the vanos units,,,,,so they dont roll around in the oil pan.,,,,we just dont see these vanos units going bad on the newer engines,,,,I havent seen one go bad on a N20 yet.,,,,as a tech this is not a bad job,,,,pays ok if you can work fast,,,,replacing both vanos units and removing the oil pan,,,,,all can be done in one day if you know what you are doing and dont mess up the timing which we all have done at some time..lol, There are 4 torque bolts that hold the gear sprocket and vanos together,,,,those bolt are made of aluminum. I've done exactly the same thing and caused this issue by replacing the timing chain tensioner. I just can't find a procedure on removing the valve cover and locking down the cams. Today my engine shut off while I was driving. I havent been sleeping well. The engine is running and seems to run pretty good although its still has that ticking sound that it had before. This is due to a diagnostic programming error in the DME. 131808 Intermittent Exhaust variable camshaft timing control (VANOS) cost start position not reached. labor operation. Hello! another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead. Yesterday I did get all the fault codes cleared. 2D61 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, position not reached Dont have any shame,,,,because I should be the one that has shame because I dont know how to post a video on my own blog,,,I can post a video when I submit a blog but I dont know how when someone is asking me question if that makes any sense. 131501 Variable camshaft timing control (VANOS) intake, cold start: not controllable. Reset codes and adaptations without increment wheel. 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. 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 . Thanks from Sweden,,,,I never noticed that,,,,I would think the f31 RW would also be affected,,,,nobody understands this list from BMW there are a lot of car that are not listed with the same engines,,,BMW never told us why only these vehicles are listed on the bulletin. Cheers, Also, I had the whole transmission replaced at 42K miles when I bought it. Was it coincidental and maybe the bits of trash in the both VANOS spool valves cleared at the exact same time? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. module. It all depends are your production date of your car,,,you can also tell the dealer about this bulletin. Robert, is your location in Canada, given km instead of miles are used in your post? With the engine running the function test for the exhaust and intake VANOS passes. 96K views 5 years ago The BMW N54 and N52 typically have the most issues with this. 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. Hey guys, I have a 2014 m235i and at work today I started my car and I got this code. But that is all. Looking forward to the return of your blog. Reprogram the vehicle ISTA/P 2.50.4 or higher. Hi. I did not receive this bulletin to my knowledge, maybe because I am the 2nd owner of the car as of February 2019(?). What are related problems? Picture of my timing chain guide rail cracking: https://imgur.com/4P3ATsK. Here is a video of whats happening today. Yes it should,,,,but sometimes some random faults might still be their, The service engine light has not cleared. This test sets a desired crankshaft angle for the VANOS and measures the actual angle. Now getting error 131501. The hardcore BMW fan base could not help but fall in love with the spritely performance offered by this upgraded engine. 61 00 006 WT Performing vehicle diagnosis test 2D57 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached I bought an x3 28ix build on 07/2015, model 2016 with 124000km. Your email address will not be published. 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 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. The Bank 1 on the definition refers to the side of the engine that has the cylinder #1. 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