Hello! 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. 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. Fingers crossed!! F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 / F34 / F36 (2012 - current). [ Copyright 2013 BMW of North America, Inc. ] The warrantee was in place until 2019. 130104 ISTA says these errors: I bought an x3 28ix build on 07/2015, model 2016 with 124000km. Next day car returned to BMW with propulsion light . reference point is the same? Example: P1055 Hex Codes are typically given by more advanced scanners. BMW wont tell us why some models have problems and some dont,,,,it could be because of horsepower,,,,,you could replace tensioner if you want,,,,,it wouldnt hurt anything, Thanks for the reply i think its 220i and 320i uses the exact engine N20 my F22 2014 car now has 105000kms since its not in the list , in general what do u advice me to do shall i just keep my ears alerted to sounds or u advise me to take to service center and maintain the chain so i can save the engine ? 1; 120408 Charging pressure control: switch-off as consequence The intake cam had the following desired/actual degrees: 0/-8, -20/-20, -10.4/-10, -20/-20 and -10.4/-10. 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. Also how does a dealerships diagnose if a vehicle is eligible for extended timing chain warranty? or 61 00 006 WT Performing vehicle diagnosis test The engine sounds exactly the same as the first time it started after the timing chain installation. The timing was checked several times after installing the new chain. The oil and filter have always been genuine BMW. Dont they use the same spec N20 engine just with a slight bump in power for the 28i version? The oil temperature was 90 C. Once the car started without faults the oil level check worked fine. What would happen if I resent the adaptations with increment wheel/. I assume the tensioner is operated by oil pressure and its normal to feel some slack when the engine is not running? Please advice. The oil filter element appears to collapsed / sucked in at the center. Reply Quote. 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. Ill check my gas cap but I need to clear this code. Hey, For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to Warranty. Earlier this week I took my 2012 328i to dealership because check engine light came on. SB-10053485-8362 DME. The oil was black though. The starter and engine appear to make no attempt to start. Table 2 - Engine N20 and N26 Fault codes Model ISTA/P version / Target Integration Level All (see attachment) I12 2.53.0 / I001-14-07-500 or higher Fault codes Model ISTA/P version / Target Integration Level All (see attachment) except faults 2D55 or 131501 E84, E89 2.53.0 / E89X-14-07-500 or higher F10 2.53.2 / F010-14-07-503 or higher F15 . N20 cylinder block is made of aluminum with two balance shafts and steel-plated cylinders. With the engine running the function test for the exhaust and intake VANOS passes. 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. I have changed timing chain on 2013 BMW 328i xdrive this is the codes Im getting 131501 120408 131908 . Is there a way to test this? Car start very well but no power and check engine light on code po52b. Maybe a stupid question but I noticed the f31 328i xdrive is mentioned on the form but not the rw ? 2008 BMW 128I [0.00] Check engine light DTC 131501. I've done exactly the same thing and caused this issue by replacing the timing chain tensioner. The car has 176,000 kilometers or roughly 110,000 miles. 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 hate to take it to the junk yard. Hello there, loving your info. I have ISTA-D and scared the following codes. 131401 Intermittent VANOS (variable cam shaft timing) exhaust cold start not controllable Problem is, mine arent locked. My engine shut of while idle in park. Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do How does this help the car in what way? The documentation claimed that it would take one minute for the VANOS cold start faults to appear. When the VANOS units were removed there was no visible trash. Thank you, Rev match I say problem. 120408: Boost pressure control, cut off pressure rise blocked. C. Thanks! There has to be a reason. 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. Glossary of Emission Coverage attachment for more information. 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. It definitely isnt a prominent/dangerous rattling sound like in the video Jack posted on Aug 30. So far I reset it and it's gone and drove it like 30 miles but kinda worried . Thank you so much for your advice. Please help! 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 Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: The tensioner sometime start to malfunctioning due to lack of motor oil (it is actioned by the oil pressure). What about the rest? THNX. 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. 2D5B VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached 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. Code 130308 VANOS Exhaust Control fault position reached With the VANOS solenoids removed, the spring loaded VANOS spool valve moved in and out easily. which consists of the last 7 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). or can I slowly unscrew the center valve and insert a new one? Nope,,,,its up to the dealership to make the call for BMW if they will fix the timing chain issue on your car under the TSB. I dont know if failing VANOS system should give any data to computer and should show somekind bad data or shouldnt show anything. Any thoughts!!! Dash lights up with transmission gear exclamation point and lift ramp both in yellow. 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. Thanks again. 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? Reprogram the vehicle ISTA/P 2.50.4 or higher. The last oil change was two years ago but only 2200 miles were driven. 61 00 710 Refer to KSD2 Programming / encoding control unit(s) unfortunately info on this N20 is almost none exist at best. Defect Code: 11 36 01 96 00 Hopefully it will prove to be a non issue. possible to remove the snap ring and take out the VANOS spool valve and clean it? should I buy timing lock kit to lock the cams and cranksshaft in place? Click on the Should I worry about the timing chain issue? I did not receive this bulletin to my knowledge, maybe because I am the 2nd owner of the car as of February 2019(?). 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. I manually crank engine over few time but after start it always goes retarded on exhaust cam shaft. Thank you, No still would be concern,,,,I dont know if they used a different timing chain guide before 6/2012. Charging pressure control: Switch-off as consequence F10 when he took a test drive, the codes again cam back. 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. Ive search, alot of people have it problem but no solution.It dont like bmw :). 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. 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 have a X1 E84 with the N20 engine. Or anything else you have come across? The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Is this true? Direksiyon kilidi/Kontak alteri BMW paralar 47738. Page 2 of 4 for this problem there is a software update available. Looks all good. The first start up gave many more codes but I have cleared the fault codes several times and these two appear along with the consequence fault code of 120408 Charge pressure control off. Valvetronic Actuator Replacement Kit Includes actuator, actuator gasket and valve cover gaskets Brand: ES#: 4164466 Mfg#: 11377603979KT5 Qty: Availability: In Stock $243.84 Add to Cart Free Shipping on orders $59 and up Valvetronic Actuator Replacement Kit Includes actuator, actuator gasket and valve cover gaskets Brand: ES#: 4164462 Mfg#: 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. to performing repairs, please see SI B01 02 11 for Emissions Warranty Coverage and refer to the Do u recommend changing the tensioner as preventive maintenance? This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 15 13 dated September 2013. Also that didnt make a difference and fault is still on outlet side. 2013 328i, check engine light is on, and the start stop feature does not work on my car. Hello, 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? Hi Im planning to buy a second hand 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i (F25) and its about 65000 miles now. 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. 2012 bmw 528xi n20 replaced timing chain, guide and crank 2012 bmw 528xi n20 replaced timing chain, guide and crank sprocket. I've tested the soleniods and they are both good. 176000km is only 110000 miles, that is a shame that such a nice compact power house(N20/N26 that is) can go bust in such young age, BMW really should step up and recall all the affected N20/N26 with defective parts. Cleared the code, and restarted the engine, within . I have a 2013 N20 engine in my X3 and want to remove the actuators to either clean or replace. 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. 131501 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable 131808 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached . P0115; BMW 10AA40 Coolant-temperature sensor, electrical: no signal P112A; BMW 10AA50 Coolant-temperature sensor, plausibility: engine temperature in rel. Im in california and Im planning to buy a used 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i (F25). 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. Reduced power" warning, 745i 2002 - Engine Malfunction - reduced power, If this is your first visit, be sure to Hello and thank you for your various articles on the n20 engine. How can fuel be the cause? It is possible without the timing tools, but if you risk needing to re-time the engine if something moves. If the fault code for camshaft position sensor goes away or swaps position from intake to exhaust (or vice versa), the fault code is being caused by the VANOS solenoid. F010-13-07-506 for the F10 Im sorry,,,and I hate how BMW has handled the whole problem with the N20-N26 engine and timing chain issue,,,I understand your frustration with BMW and how they didnt take care of this known problem. The production date of the car was 2015-11-17. Nic. So for the E89 Z4 only the 28i N20 powered model is affected and not the 20i sDrive? Am I free of concern? Sorry there are no replacement bolts for the N20 vanes unit that I know of,,,,,yes they are aluminum,,,the N20 and N26 vanes unit are not common to break not like the older one on N51 and N52, No, no My car have no error code, product 4/2012 with no tune. But when I try to test VANOS data via ISTA it gives no data, only 0. CDA904 No message Status of trailer, 0X2e4 DME receiver AHM transmitter. Required fields are marked *. 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. I ended up scanning and getting below codes. The BMW N20 is a 1.6 and 2.0 L (98 and 122 cu in) turbocharged four-cylinder DOHC petrol engine with variable valve lift and variable valve timing which replaced the N53 (or BMW N52 in some markets) and was produced from 2011 to 2017 by BMW. 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. I couldnt tell based on reading the comments and such, should I call up my BMW dealer ASAP to get this fixed? It goes from 0 8 kpa and back to 0 will cranking do you have any idea what that reading should be on the fuel rail. 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. 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. iTrader: ( 0) After change chain tensioner - Drivetrain Malfunction. The cam is at -18 degrees and not changing. Do not replace any parts. Coul it be timming change or leak some where? Replace the solenoid that the code followed. 130304 Vanos exhaust control fault camshaft jammed It has the N26 engine, factory warranty has expired. Sorry for the confusion, No, The fault returns when its hot outside and comes back even faster when I turn on the air conditioning. So I thing exhaust vanos is not working, or not working correctlycan I get in touch with you? https://youtu.be/Frj0a82XfDo, He did not notice any whining- but do you hear whining in this second video? Hello did you ever resolve that issue? The I-level is newer than the I-level specified in SI B12 15 13. I saw a video where the chap replaced it without the locks and I thought it was an easy DIY. 131401 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Non-adjustable 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. module. Unfortunately for me, I was not informed about an extended free warrantee on the chain and guides, BMW kept it quiet. Maybe not as loud as before but still noisy. 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. Andreas first and foremost thank you for sharing your knowledge. Is there possible timing not to be correct on the intake vanos unit?! When engine starts cam shaft on exhaust goes all the way to the end. It is still worth inquiring about at your local dealership. There are no timing codes. Hello! Im wondering do I need to have the 7/70 warranty to get BMW covered on this timing chain issue? hi, The original window sticker says my car was 65% made in Germany and 5% in Canada or something. Thanks for your time. 2D57 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached Even if the engine is warm it still gives these same fault codes. Can the N20 Vanos valve be replaced through the actuator hole without removing the valve cover and locking the cams? 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. Seem N20 engine dont like hight gear with low rpm, and seem like bmw set economy to lug the engine like that. The short version of this story is that the car is working now. I called BMW and they said no recalls on the car and told me to take it to a BWM Official garage. I know impulse sending wheels and camshaft they need to be lined up using a special tool. dtc are 131401 and 131501 . 61 00 720 Refer to KSD2 Programming / encoding control unit(s) I am thinking switching vanos solenoids and see result. If a control module was working properly and/or had no related faults stored prior to vehicle Thoughts?? 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. Same. Well, you could, but it's a slim chance you get the length of the rod exactly right. 108f01 Looked at my timing chain and there seems to be some play in the chain. WARRANTY INFORMATION I thinks it just some random fault that comes up. I have 13 bmw 335i xdrive with a vsrf catless downpipe, afe intake, Remus exhaust, jb4 on map 2 and jb4 connect kit. My engine is N52 My daughters car had the timing chain issue N20. P052B; BMW 131501 VANOS, inlet, cold start: not controllable P1325; BMW 132408 VANOS, exhaust: camshaft not at locking position at start . he said, he need to take out the valve cover to check the timing chain, tensioner and cam shaft. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Yesterday when i was driving the car normally on the hwy the drivetrain malfunction popped up and car went into a reduced power mode. If so, can I buy the warranty for the used car now? So just saw this in the nick of time. Code 132408 Vanos Exhaust Intake camshaft not locking at start up So I drive a 2011 335i N55 and yesterday I was driving home and on the way i was trying to pass a car, hit the gas and as soon as i started to pick up, a malfunction light came on and immediately went into LIMP mode. How do I approach the dealer saying I hear a noise and whatnot for them to fix it while it is still under warranty? As many have said before, thank you for your very valuable insights and information. Can the timing chain issue be identified through scoping? Could this be the timing chain? F31 Like how does this whole update thing work why didnt I have this update system on my 2009 328xi. Thanks for responding. 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. My question is, when I remove the central valve, will the timing chain or sprockets will slip their position? Ive got a 2014 320i with 36,000 miles. I would like the tackle the Vanos issue first and go from there. I have a N20 Engine/ 328i April 2013 / F30, the dash states drivetrain malfunction and the check engine light went on. Hi, I own a 2012 BMW X1 that recently developed a timing chain problem. 131908 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached 131501 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable Thanks! But that is all. due to a low oil pressure and chain noise.now iam having inlet and outlet vanos dtc . Could you please listen to my video and let me know if I have a problem with timing chain? Learn how your comment data is processed. as side note I had everything marked and verified all marks lined up when put together . It also features dual VANOS, valvetronic, and direct injection. Everything works, radio, windows, Locks. This is not a recall. 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. Hi, I have a 2014 BMW 428i X drive coupe. I would love to listen to your video,,,please send it. or ground from chassis to engine? The VANOS function test showed that both VANOS units were working. The actual angle also varied as in the previous test but on average was nearly equal to the desired angle. Look into loose connectors. Could you please guide me? 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. Thank you for your time and expertise. Jul 8, 2020. It would get to 17% and quit. 131808 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached What is your opinion about the above? The improved DME software was introduced 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. 131501 vanos inlet cold start not controllable and 120408 boost pressure control cut off pressure rise blocked 2011 x3. A forum community dedicated to BMW owners and enthusiasts. Hi bmwtechnician, Thank You very much for your help. also by any chance would you know the torque specs for this bolts? The fuel pump tank pressure is good when i check but when i read the data for fuel rail its very low and drop right back to 0.. It had deteriorated and failed. Thank you in advance. 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. Hi Hi, I have little complicated problem with F30 N20B20 2012 engine.. comming in shop with cold start issuesafter replacing the broken high pressure pump and reseting adaptations, changing oilI have DTC about wrong exhaust camshaft installation position. 130108 No one knows what this CDA904 code means. The dealership should be interested in fixing it because it means money for the tech and for the dealership,,,,that doesnt make any sense. I say bad engineering or a BMW scam? Yes go to the dealership and tell them about the issue and the bulletin. But the solutions havent worked for me. This turbocharged 2.0L inline-four was considered a replacement to the BMW N52 a naturally-aspirated, inline-six engine. programming and it fails to program correctly or requires initialization, this additional work must 2013 BMW X1 E84 WITH N2O MOTOR 11400ML I have done my timing chain after finish car starts up runs but would not idle until cel come on. I bought a BMW F20 118i with N13 1.6 engine. 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. Do you think it has to do something with the timing belt. My 2013 X3 28i timing chain was replaced by BMW (no cost to me) in January 2019 at 107,000 km. Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: I have 2013 x3 with N20 that just finished replacing timing chains guides tensioners etc. 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? E89 131908-VANOS inlet: cold start, Position not reached. Just to be clear, there are two different parts of the VANOS solenoids on the N20. 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. But thats not what happened. Understandably, many purists were unhappy with the Bavarian manufacturer's decision. Thank You very much for the reply !! 130f11 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. One other odd problem during this time was the oil level test did not work. Recently purchased 2104 BMW X1 28i x drive. The engine is running rough at idle. Your email address will not be published. Its a shame to have to scrap the car. If you are using a Main labor code for Now getting error 131501. within the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty and this coverage extends beyond the Entdecken Sie SKF VKMA38227 Keilrippenriemensatz Keilriemen Satz Keilriemensatz fr BMW in der groen Auswahl bei eBay. 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. https://youtu.be/FQ92t236Utg. Thank you. Four months later I got a drive train malfunction that turned on then went away after a day. Note that the desired angle was constant. It gave the code 2D61 VANOS Outlet control, position not reached. 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