2D60 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, camshaft jammed I have a N20 Engine/ 328i April 2013 / F30, the dash states drivetrain malfunction and the check engine light went on. The dealership should be interested in fixing it because it means money for the tech and for the dealership,,,,that doesnt make any sense. No one knows what this CDA904 code means. It gave the code 2D61 VANOS Outlet control, position not reached. 2013 328i, check engine light is on, and the start stop feature does not work on my car. I am not sure if it was the wrong filter. Just need to clear the check engine light. 130304 Intermittent VANOS (variable cam shaft timing) exhaust: control fault, camshaft stuck New battery installed. F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34 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. Code 131501 returned. This will likely be the first and last BMW I will ever own. You think BMWNA would cover timing chain here if brought in for inspection? BMW says I caused engine cease. 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 bimmerfest.com is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. MODEL There have been no changes to the engine since the initial startup after the timing chain installation. 2D61 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, position not reached Nic. 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. 2008 BMW 128I [0.00] Check engine light DTC 131501. I know there has been a lot of people complaining to BMW NA about this problem,,,I think there is a case where people are trying to sue BMW over the timing chain issue,,,one of the problems is none of the other BMW have this problem only the N20-N26. 2013 BMW X1 E84 WITH N2O MOTOR 11400ML The Service Engine Soon lamp and Engine Malfunction warning are illuminated, and the vehicle Ive change engine mount, spark plug, coil but problem is the same. Question,,,what is a DME clone,,,,is it a used DME?,,,,or a aftermarket replacement DME. 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. 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? I hate to take it to the junk yard. 61 00 710 Refer to KSD2 Programming / encoding control unit(s) I still have under 70k miles and not reached 7 years. Jul 8, 2020. Risking my good fortune I had to run the VANOS function test again. 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. There has to be a reason. It is a total mystery (to me) as to why it works now. Thanks. Do you replace the units in such case, or do you know a trick to lose them? 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. DME. You only touched an accessories belt part. Maybe I should replace them? Previous posts of timing chain upgrade explains my experience. Hello! SITUATION I ended up scanning and getting below codes. This time the desired angle was not a constant as in the previous tests. 131908 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached Stop and starting the car there is no difference. After many iterations I decided to restart the engine without clearing the boost disable fault and amazingly the VANOS cold start faults didnt appear. Good day. 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I assume that the f31 328i RW could also be affected ? 2: 12A701 Catalytic converter downstream oxygen sensor, electrical fault: circuit short to battery (+) Thats a good possibility thats the timing chain issue. The car has lost complete power and now I the drive train malfunction light on, engine light on, low oil pressure light on. Can the timing chain issue be identified through scoping? Hello and thank you for your various articles on the n20 engine. 2013 X3 N20 28i. Maybe the function test is different with cold start faults present. 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 ? 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. Reprogram the vehicle ISTA/P 2.50.4 or higher. Reprogram the vehicle ISTA/P 2.51.0 or higher. Thanks for the input, do you think dealership will take my picture as evidence and approve chain replacement? Labor: 1.0. The actual angle also varied as in the previous test but on average was nearly equal to the desired angle. Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: 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. They unlock only when oil pressure is applied. to model implausibly too high . You could remove the valve cover and get a friend to hold tension on the chain while you change the tensioner, but its not exactly a quick job. 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? Please note the displayed battery voltage reading in the repair order comments section. What is your opinion about the above? Specific eligible repairs may also be covered by the terms of the Federal, State or BMW Emissions Hello there, loving your info. 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 called BMW and they said no recalls on the car and told me to take it to a BWM Official garage. I have a X1 E84 with the N20 engine. Yesterday I did get all the fault codes cleared. Owned Program. Andreas first and foremost thank you for sharing your knowledge. 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. F020-13-07-506 for the F3x Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour. Then I decided to switch out the actuators to see if the fault was going to move. Whether the engine is cold or warm, the VANOS faults appear within 15 seconds of startup. When engine starts cam shaft on exhaust goes all the way to the end. I would go to the dealer and have the engine scanned to see what fault came up,,,better to be safe then sorry. Turn the ignition on. This way I dont have to set up any timing if I do it one at the time. You can't just bolt it up and clear the fault. 01-18-2020, 01:07 PM #2 mandd Autobahn East Join Date 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. E84 and E89: This documentation is not necessary when part of an approved Technical Service repair procedure; The BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty applies to BMW CPO vehicles that are still Could this be the timing chain? This turbocharged 2.0L inline-four was considered a replacement to the BMW N52 a naturally-aspirated, inline-six engine. Thats important to know for later. Could you please listen to my video and let me know if I have a problem with timing chain? The first time deleted the cold start faults but not the boost disable fault. Emissions Warranty coverage that applies. I guess I can continue to enjoy the car and see what happens or sell it. 131401 vanos exhaust cold start not controllable Yes you have a 2015 you have a better chance of no timing chain issues. Ill check my gas cap but I need to clear this code. 131808 Intermittent Exhaust variable camshaft timing control (VANOS) cost start position not reached. Looking forward to the return of your blog. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 / F34 / F36 (2012 - current). reference point is the same? now I have a question for you and hoping to get a direction. 61 00 006 WT Performing vehicle diagnosis test 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. with the following integration levels: You referenced this TSB in your comment to Ronnie back in 2017. Thank you so much for your advice. Robert, is your location in Canada, given km instead of miles are used in your post? as suggested by dealer over phone or something else? Here the vehicle was driven only at SP98. For reasons I dont understand the faults are cleared. My question is, when I remove the central valve, will the timing chain or sprockets will slip their position? Hello did you ever resolve that issue? 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. Hey, and One last question about dirty oil. The N20 is a 2.0L inline-4 single turbo engine that replaced the naturally aspirated 3.0L N52/N53. Ive search, alot of people have it problem but no solution.It dont like bmw :). N20 cylinder block is made of aluminum with two balance shafts and steel-plated cylinders. 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 How can fuel be the cause? Today my engine shut off while I was driving. Yesterday when i was driving the car normally on the hwy the drivetrain malfunction popped up and car went into a reduced power mode. 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? 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. also by any chance would you know the torque specs for this bolts? 131908-VANOS inlet: cold start, Position not reached. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. There can typically be a ton of different. How do I approach the dealer saying I hear a noise and whatnot for them to fix it while it is still under warranty? three fault codes are Looks all good. also it has a start stall initially. Hi, I have a 2014 BMW 428i X drive coupe. I have maintained it meticulously. 2011 BMW 535i [0.00] 535i drivertrain malfunction. Now I'm getting the drivetrain malfunction every time I start my car. I would love to listen to your video,,,please send it. if you can direct me in the right path I will really appreciated . has reduced power output. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158. 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. Work time (WT) labor operation 61 00 006 requires an individual punch time. But one of the passages might have had some trash in it. 130f11 Reduced power" warning, 745i 2002 - Engine Malfunction - reduced power, If this is your first visit, be sure to Also camshaft sensors also does not give any data to DME. Your email address will not be published. Also how does a dealerships diagnose if a vehicle is eligible for extended timing chain warranty? Everything works, radio, windows, Locks. 3: 130304 VANOS (Variable camshaft timing) exhaust: control fault, camshaft stuck 00 00 006 Refer to KSD2 Performing vehicle test (with vehicle Hi, I own a 2012 BMW X1 that recently developed a timing chain problem. As the outgoing N52 and N53 were reliable engines, the BMW N20 had big shoes to fill, especially given its turbocharged design. The 7 years/70000 miles extended limited warranty follows the VIN, so if the 2015 X3 is on the list, the N20/N26 engine will be covered. I have checked timing multiple times, I found this article online and this is what Im thinking right now!! The oil temperature was 90 C. Once the car started without faults the oil level check worked fine. So just saw this in the nick of time. Thank you in advance. 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 improved DME software was introduced What would happen if I resent the adaptations with increment wheel/. The hardcore BMW fan base could not help but fall in love with the spritely performance offered by this upgraded engine. Any thoughts!!! I've done exactly the same thing and caused this issue by replacing the timing chain tensioner. 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? Im more concerned with the multiple vanos codes which happened after the fact. Any suggestions on what to check on the Vanos for the 131501 code? The problem could be caused by the fuel destroying the plastic guide. Reply Quote. But, it will need to be adjusted and tested properly using genuine BMW software. So for the E89 Z4 only the 28i N20 powered model is affected and not the 20i sDrive? 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 . One other odd problem during this time was the oil level test did not work. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. What codes would come up when the timing chain fails? I had to replace the valve lifters. 108f01 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. check out the. Problem is, mine arent locked. 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. The VANOS cold start faults would reappear within 15 seconds of startup. Code 120408 Charging Pressure control Switch off as consequence It possible a software issue,,,we have seen that before. Turbo engines are more complex and require several . The boost disable was cleared by itself. Hi. It is still worth inquiring about at your local dealership. 96K views 5 years ago The BMW N54 and N52 typically have the most issues with this. Thanks you! Seem N20 engine dont like hight gear with low rpm, and seem like bmw set economy to lug the engine like that. So your car software level is July of 2019,,,,this is when it was last updated,,,so your car has fairly new software. I havent been sleeping well. 'nhUO}gFXA}_+7"F.\ztVw@%/`>vny#(`YN:2ed_zI.. CenterNet / Aftersales Portal / Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming. 61 21 528 Refer to KSD2 Charging battery 2D55 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable Cost for the strap $7.49. The engine was idling when it happened. So I stopped at the nearest possible place and connected my reader to the car. So I thing exhaust vanos is not working, or not working correctlycan I get in touch with you? 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. My daughters car had the timing chain issue N20. It started during a hot day waiting at a traffic light. The cam is at -18 degrees and not changing. Please help! Same. 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? The process of deleting the faults and restarting the car was performed many times. They are similar to those that are used in BMW N55. Hello BMW Technician, I have a 2011 BMW 535i with N55 engine. Today I drove it 20 miles to several stores and it worked fine. 2D56 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached I saw a video where the chap replaced it without the locks and I thought it was an easy DIY. Since its not on the list, does this mean this timing chain guide failure is highly unlikely? Are there many vehicles that run on ethanol in the United States? Or will my timing chain, etc. 130104 VANOS, intake, control fault, camshaft jammed How do you check the oil pressure? E84 Apr 14, 2022 BMW F30 328i 2013 N20 engine "Drivetrain malfunction etc" comes on occasionally. Seems like the locking pins are stuck. Im in california and Im planning to buy a used 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i (F25). 120408: Boost pressure control, cut off pressure rise blocked. I would like the tackle the Vanos issue first and go from there. Hi I live in California and im planning to buy a used 2015 bmw x3 xDrive28i (F25) then I saw the this post. Maybe not as loud as before but still noisy. They look ok. Do you think it can be a ECU or software related issue? F010-13-07-506 for the F10 F34 If one of the applicable faults listed above is stored in the DME then continue with the 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 ? Do you think it has to do something with the timing belt. Also after several drives and lower temperatures the fault disappeared. But the solutions havent worked for me. Good day. It is possible without the timing tools, but if you risk needing to re-time the engine if something moves. Yes I have seen some engines survive,,,,it just hard to say what damage was done to the engine and how bad it is,,,,and is it worth fixing. The oil and filter were changed along with the timing chain. The exhaust cam had the following desired/actual degrees: 0.6/-9, 20/17, 11/9, 20/17. Also can sparkplugs have any influence to this situation? 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. Hi Im planning to buy a second hand 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i (F25) and its about 65000 miles now. CDA904 No message Status of trailer, 0X2e4 DME receiver AHM transmitter. Thank you, No still would be concern,,,,I dont know if they used a different timing chain guide before 6/2012. Hello BMW technician, I know there is a lawsuit going on with N20 timing chain in NJ District Court I dont know who to believe the P2609 is for intake heater circuit which doesnt make any sense on your car,,,and now the dealership telling you he took a borescope and told you no oil circulating that is hard to do when you can see the oil pump or the oil pressure with out hooking up a oil pressure gauge,,,this all doesnt make any sense to me,,,,the dealer should of told you what faults the car has and what is causing the faults. Or anything else you have come across? Thoughts?? Labor operation code 00 00 006 is a Main labor operation. I have ISTA-D and scared the following codes. FM pistons with negative bias of piston ring are also installed in this motor. 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. 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. The boost control fault is caused by the vanos fault,,,you need to check into the the vanos faults to see whats going on. Am I free of concern? or ground from chassis to engine? programming and it fails to program correctly or requires initialization, this additional work must Loaner vehicle was included. When the VANOS units were removed there was no visible trash. 131501: Vanos: inlet, cold start not controllable possible oil pump chain broken? For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to Dash lights up with transmission gear exclamation point and lift ramp both in yellow. 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