https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158 1/6/2014 The process of deleting the faults and restarting the car was performed many times. I checked the timing chain, it looks fine. The ticking noise is normal on all N20 engine during cold start and then it get quieter when it warms up,,,what Im more worried about if the car has a whining noise and also trying to get the timing chain and rails replaced under BMW extended warranty. Suddenly the half yellow engine light came on and was telling me that reduced engine power bla bla. 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? Hello! F34 Cleaned spark plugs and as the mileage was 65000 so I changed the timing chain with a TOOL also. 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. Thats important to know for later. 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. is there a chance that he is wrong? 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. The oil was black though. But that is all. Or turbo charger, Do you guys fix the issue ?! MODEL I assume the tensioner is operated by oil pressure and its normal to feel some slack when the engine is not running? 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. Yes go to the dealership and tell them about the issue and the bulletin. Cleared the code, and restarted the engine, within . This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 15 13 dated September 2013. Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. Jul 8, 2020. F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34: Just to be clear, there are two different parts of the VANOS solenoids on the N20. 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, for mine BMW was due to a fault to the timing chain tensioner. BMW says I caused engine cease. check out the. Charging pressure control: Switch-off as consequence Andrea, I just found your blog looking for answers for my used/ new to me 2013 328i with N20 engine. So I thing exhaust vanos is not working, or not working correctlycan I get in touch with you? The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 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. 112,000 km / 7 years. It was somewhat cold today around 20 degrees. cover and expose some wires and by moving around stuff they was rubbing together and i had the battery connect at that time too.need some help please thank in advance, Ok,,,,you said you smell gas and black smoke out of the exhaust, and you have wiring harness damage to Dinan piggy back,,,I would think this is your problem the harness is damaged and can be causing your problem with the fuel injectors dumping to much fuel into the engine,,,you can remove the spark plugs and see if they are fuel soaked to verify this problem,,,,I dont know if you can remove the Dinan piggy back and put it back to stock.,,,I hope this helps, Update on my car was other human error wrong timing was locking the camshaft with lobs facing down, i correct it and veh stated up right away..THANKS for taking time to assess me. It cannot be timing. Maybe a stupid question but I noticed the f31 328i xdrive is mentioned on the form but not the rw ? Required fields are marked *. Earlier this week I took my 2012 328i to dealership because check engine light came on. charger. 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. Come join the discussion about Bimmerfest events, production numbers, programming, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Cost for the strap $7.49. 61 00 720 Refer to KSD2 Programming / encoding control unit(s) Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Hi Im wondering do I need to have a 7/70 warranty to get BMW cover for this problem? And yes the crank wouldnt rotate after being inserted. but after 3-4 minutes these fault codes with a message -Drivetrain problem comes in the display. and it seems like they are about to settle this case on 9/2/2020. and cam shaft are not in alignment any more. designates changes to this revision Picture of my timing chain guide rail cracking: https://imgur.com/4P3ATsK. I got this issue and luckily BMW covered it 100%. Thats a good possibility thats the timing chain issue. 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? everything in the vehicle works extremely well. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. The car started fine the first time and every time since. So I was just under by kilometers and by time (Delivery was Aug 2012). The timing was checked several times after installing the new chain. 131908-VANOS inlet: cold start, Position not reached. 131501 Variable camshaft timing control (VANOS) intake, cold start: not controllable. Thank you again. I appreciate any input. Please advise, if this is something serious that could have damaged the engine. Do you think is this something related to eccentric shaft sensor? 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. I would just pay attention to any abnormal whine noise,,,,there is no maintenance on the timing chain. 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. 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? 2008 BMW 128I [0.00] Check engine light DTC 131501. I have ISTA-D and scared the following codes. Location: Chicago. F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34: 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. Thank you so much for your advice. I have a SULEV vehicle so its definitely an N20 engine. Now how I understand it is this is not a timing issue. It is really a shame that BMW does not communicate on the subject, especially since here in Europe the problem is not repeated while in the United States it seems widespread. All wiring lines are good. SHAME ON BMW!!!!! 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. Most likely you have broken timing chain guides and the whole timing set will need to be replaced. 'nhUO}gFXA}_+7"F.\ztVw@%/`>vny#(`YN:2ed_zI.. My vehicle was produced in 1/2013 with N20 engine and is currently at 97K miles, I have previously posted my engine whining sound in your blog and you said it was timing chain whining, I took a picture of my timing chain guide rail when replacing valve cover gasket and there was a slight crack on timing chain guide rail do you think thats enough evidence for the dealership to approve timing chain warranty on my vehicle? This documentation is not necessary when part of an approved Technical Service repair procedure; The year of 2012 was a year of impending upgrades in . They also included a video from the technician. My engine is N52 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. Usually the Vanos units lock in its default position when engine is turned off. Yes it should,,,,but sometimes some random faults might still be their, The service engine light has not cleared. Stop and starting the car there is no difference. 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. 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. 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 ? Yes took off the valve cover 3 times so far. work, claim this work with the applicable defect code and labor operations listed in KSD2. 2D54 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Non-adjustable Thank you!! By any chance do you know how long will the dealerships receive this extended warranty info after the case settles? Timing is performed by the timing chain. Everything works, radio, windows, Locks. 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. Everything else works perfectly at 176,000km. Covered under the terms of the BMW New Car/SAV Limited Warranty or the BMW Certified Pre- It all depends are your production date of your car,,,you can also tell the dealer about this bulletin. 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. Cheers. Also can sparkplugs have any influence to this situation? has reduced power output. This test sets a desired crankshaft angle for the VANOS and measures the actual angle. This website is not affiliated with BMW AG in any way, and should not be confused with the websites of BMW AG, BMW M GmbH. Ive enjoyed your blog and I hope you will start posting again. Not sure if he meant evap leak. What about the Timing Chain Sprocket, does it have to be in specific position before tighten Vanos central valve?! I thinks it just some random fault that comes up. Ive search, alot of people have it problem but no solution.It dont like bmw :). The I-level is newer than the I-level specified in SI B12 15 13. procedure outlined below. DME. The dealership should be interested in fixing it because it means money for the tech and for the dealership,,,,that doesnt make any sense. Hi,,,yes your car is not on the list but that doesnt mean that it still has this problem,,,and since your car is 4 wheel drive the chain is not being used more it is the same on both 4 wheel drive and rear wheel drive,,,,now if you want to keep the vehicle it is a good idea to replace the timing chain and rails and oil pump chain for safety reasons. programming and it fails to program correctly or requires initialization, this additional work must I saw a video where the chap replaced it without the locks and I thought it was an easy DIY. I assume that the f31 328i RW could also be affected ? 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. Thanks. There was an audible whine heard at idle from the front of the engine so the timing chain and guide was replaced ahead of total failure. My car, BMW 320i 2014 with N20 Engine, with 33K Miles on the clock, is just broke down with a drive train error. FM pistons with negative bias of piston ring are also installed in this motor. Sorry for the confusion, No, What is your opinion about the above? Im wondering do I need to have the 7/70 warranty to get BMW covered on this timing chain issue? Since its not on the list, does this mean this timing chain guide failure is highly unlikely? Same. This time the desired angle was not a constant as in the previous tests. Hello did you ever resolve that issue? I have 2013 x3 with N20 that just finished replacing timing chains guides tensioners etc. bimmerfest.com is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. Coul it be timming change or leak some where? or ground from chassis to engine? If BMWNA does not fix this N20/N26 TC issue, a chunk of remaining faithfuls will deflect to other brands. 120408 Intermittent Charging pressure control: switch-off as consequence 61 00 730 Refer to KSD2 Programming/encoding control unit(s) Im planning to buy a used 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i and its in the list. Maybe not as loud as before but still noisy. one of the plug had corroded pins due to leaking pigtail from that Dinan harness and i got the DME clone. 133E10 -permanent valvetronic system: deactivated, adjustment fault too frequent You referenced this TSB in your comment to Ronnie back in 2017. 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. Your email address will not be published. No turnover on start at all. What about the rest? The oil and filter have always been genuine BMW. The production date of the car was 2015-11-17. To my shame, I am not sure how to post video in your blog. The car has lost complete power and now I the drive train malfunction light on, engine light on, low oil pressure light on. But when I try to test VANOS data via ISTA it gives no data, only 0. If performing other ISTA diagnostics and related test plans results with eligible and covered The VANOS solenoids were removed/reinstalled several times to check the timing and one time to test the solenoids electrically. It had deteriorated and failed. The car has 103,000 miles. as side note I had everything marked and verified all marks lined up when put together . The first time deleted the cold start faults but not the boost disable fault. I still have under 70k miles and not reached 7 years. If you are interested here is the rest of the story. 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. The only fault was still the boost disable fault. Work time (WT) labor operation 61 00 006 requires an individual punch time. I have changed timing chain on 2013 BMW 328i xdrive this is the codes Im getting 131501 120408 131908 . 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. 130104 VANOS, intake, control fault, camshaft jammed when he took a test drive, the codes again cam back. Ive change engine mount, spark plug, coil but problem is the same. Connect scan tool to the 16-pin data link connector (DLC) located underneath the steering column. Im in california and Im planning to buy a used 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i (F25). Having the same. P0115; BMW 10AA40 Coolant-temperature sensor, electrical: no signal P112A; BMW 10AA50 Coolant-temperature sensor, plausibility: engine temperature in rel. The boost control fault is caused by the vanos fault,,,you need to check into the the vanos faults to see whats going on. reference point is the same? Up to that point the engine was smooth as silk!! Here is a video of whats happening today. 2002 M10 4-cylinder from 1962-1988, and N20/N26 has so many attributes to be legendary. Reset codes and adaptations without increment wheel. How do you check the oil pressure? 01-18-2020, 01:07 PM #2 mandd Autobahn East Join Date also by any chance would you know the torque specs for this bolts? So just saw this in the nick of time. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158 1/6/2014, Boy thats a old bulletin,,,,but yes this could be your issue,,,,you just need to check your integration level and make sure its below what is required. 131501 vanos inlet cold start not controllable and 120408 boost pressure control cut off pressure rise blocked 2011 x3. Then I changed the exhaust cam gear and the solenoid. I have 2013 BMW X1 xdrive28i with 79,000 km on it. Neither the VANOS units nor the solenoids have been replaced. There can typically be a ton of different. What symptoms and codes might you get if your timing chain had failed? iTrader: ( 0) After change chain tensioner - Drivetrain Malfunction. Content on bimmerfest.com is generated by its users. 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? Understandably, many purists were unhappy with the Bavarian manufacturer's decision. Look into loose connectors. I am thinking switching vanos solenoids and see result. 131501 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable 131808 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached . 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. In sports mode, or when driving more active in doesn't come on. What me be causing this? Hi. 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 130f11 My rule if its not broken dont fix it,,,,dont take the solenoids apart ok,,,,the turbo boost fault was related to the vanos faults. I bought a used 2012 528i with 109k miles about 4 months ago. 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. A service advisor at a reputable independent repair shop was concerned about the brief rattle/stutter (5 second mark) in this video upon ignition. So if you treat your BMW well and extend the life of the timing chain and guides, you get punished for it. I have a X1 E84 with the N20 engine. This will likely be the first and last BMW I will ever own. I am also concerned , like every other n20 owner, that it will grenade eventually. The BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty applies to BMW CPO vehicles that are still That test sets the cam to a desired number of degrees and reads the actual degrees. Car start very well but no power and check engine light on code po52b. I got a few drivetrain malfunctions last week: 131501 vanos, intake, cold start; not adjustable 120408 reduced power mode. 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. Is the fact that my vehicle is not on your list reassuring? C. 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? Hello! Think I'll avoid this. The short version of this story is that the car is working now. Code 120408 Charging Pressure control Switch off as consequence 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. labor operation. 61 00 006 WT Performing vehicle diagnosis test N20 Vanos Solenoid Valve BMW tech info says the cams need to be locked down to remove the Vanos valve. This TC issue really is so unfortunate, at a time when BMWAG is behind upstart like Tesla and old foes like Audi. The engine was idling when it happened. 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. 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. Any comments/tips on both, car only has 49k miles. Example: P1055 Hex Codes are typically given by more advanced scanners. 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? Thanks for responding. I have a 2013 N20 engine in my X3 and want to remove the actuators to either clean or replace. 3: 130304 VANOS (Variable camshaft timing) exhaust: control fault, camshaft stuck 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! Tried to read live camshaft sensors read ista says that currenty no data is sent from them to DME. F10 As the outgoing N52 and N53 were reliable engines, the BMW N20 had big shoes to fill, especially given its turbocharged design. 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. The fault returns when its hot outside and comes back even faster when I turn on the air conditioning. 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