Yesterday I did get all the fault codes cleared. Is the fact that my vehicle is not on your list reassuring? https://youtu.be/FQ92t236Utg. if you can direct me in the right path I will really appreciated . Page 1 of 4 Hello BMW Technician, I have a 2011 BMW 535i with N55 engine. and if necessary, also (not including CAS) Search button, and then enter the applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR code field. Am I free of concern? If so, can i buy the warranty for a used car now? 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. 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. I have checked timing multiple times, I found this article online and this is what Im thinking right now!! Coasting to a stop the engine suddenly died and would not restart. It appears to be a relatively simple, .5 hr swap. Dont they use the same spec N20 engine just with a slight bump in power for the 28i version? A service advisor at a reputable independent repair shop was concerned about the brief rattle/stutter (5 second mark) in this video upon ignition. Hey, 1; 120408 Charging pressure control: switch-off as consequence Or turbo charger, Do you guys fix the issue ?! Replace the solenoid that the code followed. He indicated it was a timing chain waiting to fail- do you agree? Thank you in advance. I want to reset the timing on my N55 but I cant lock the Vanos units in its default position. You should ask the dealer about it. Click on the Think I'll avoid this. Hi Andreas, This question has appeared in your blog before. reference point is the same? charger. 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. Perform a vehicle test. DME. 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? Thank you for your time and expertise. Next day scanned and found codes 120208 (charging pressure control, plausibility pressure too high) and 120408 (charging pressure control, deactivation: pressure build-up blocked. 2D60 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, camshaft jammed Hello there, loving your info. Im getting error codes 120408 Charging Pressure Control: Switched off. Its a shame to have to scrap the car. You can't just bolt it up and clear the fault. P0115; BMW 10AA40 Coolant-temperature sensor, electrical: no signal P112A; BMW 10AA50 Coolant-temperature sensor, plausibility: engine temperature in rel. 2011 BMW 535i [0.00] 535i drivertrain malfunction. 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 ? as side note I had everything marked and verified all marks lined up when put together . This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 15 13 dated September 2013. The engine was low water damaged. What me be causing this? Hi bmwtechnician, [ Copyright 2013 BMW of North America, Inc. ] 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 . The cam is at -18 degrees and not changing. 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. I checked the timing chain, it looks fine. I've done exactly the same thing and caused this issue by replacing the timing chain tensioner. Yes, for mine BMW was due to a fault to the timing chain tensioner. I guess I can continue to enjoy the car and see what happens or sell it. Labor: 1.0. Hi Im wondering do I need to have a 7/70 warranty to get BMW cover for this problem? Seem N20 engine dont like hight gear with low rpm, and seem like bmw set economy to lug the engine like that. Andrea, I just found your blog looking for answers for my used/ new to me 2013 328i with N20 engine. Please note the displayed battery voltage reading in the repair order comments section. Please help! All wiring lines are good. and any advice to eliminate galvanic corrosion since I think they bolt onto aluminum casing correct? . Ive search, alot of people have it problem but no solution.It dont like bmw :). The Bank 1 on the definition refers to the side of the engine that has the cylinder #1. During highway driving the car drives fine. 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? 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. These are all pretty standard specs for most modern BMW engines. 130308 There can typically be a ton of different. Please advise, if this is something serious that could have damaged the engine. 130104 VANOS, intake, control fault, camshaft jammed E84 and E89: Note: When the ISTA system message displays: Battery voltage only XX.XX V. Please connect 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? Ill check my gas cap but I need to clear this code. Can the N20 Vanos valve be replaced through the actuator hole without removing the valve cover and locking the cams? Thats a good possibility thats the timing chain issue. 131401 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Non-adjustable Code 132408 Vanos Exhaust Intake camshaft not locking at start up This is due to a diagnostic programming error in the DME. It currently has 165,000 km without any chain problems. Your email address will not be published. I am not sure if it was the wrong filter. One or more of the following faults is stored in the Engine also has forged crankshaft with 4 counterweights that is installed with shift. Hello BMW technician, I know there is a lawsuit going on with N20 timing chain in NJ District Court What symptoms and codes might you get if your timing chain had failed? 112,000 km / 7 years. Example: P1055 Hex Codes are typically given by more advanced scanners. THNX. 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.. Cleared the code, and restarted the engine, within . Exhaust Camshaft: Installation faulty. F30 My mechanic said he had already replaced the Vanos sol valves and still getting the same codes. If performing other ISTA diagnostics and related test plans results with eligible and covered I have maintained it meticulously. It had deteriorated and failed. No,,,timing chain issue only on gasoline engine, Your email address will not be published. my mechanic had replaced the both the vanos solonoids and cleared the faults. Thanks for any input. What is your opinion about the above? I took it to the bmw for a diagnostic and they said that Im just better off replacing the engine than trying to find out what is wrong with the car. Just realized the cut off is February 2015, not 2014. I thinks it just some random fault that comes up. In US the N20/N26 timing chain extended limited warranty is 7 years/70000 miles, so what is extended coverage available in your country? 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? F34 You referenced this TSB in your comment to Ronnie back in 2017. Other engines may have this same scenario, but it's not typical. 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. Tried new battery. Maybe a stupid question but I noticed the f31 328i xdrive is mentioned on the form but not the rw ? BMW X3 and X4 Forums | F25 (2011 - 2017) | F26 (2014 - 2017), Second Generation BMW X3 (F25) General Forum, https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/fshaft/HtiBPV3K, https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2053485-8362.pdf. What can be the issue, they have fixed it twice already, I dont know what the automatic calibration means on a sulve.,,,on this P3195 code that isnt a factory code so I dont know what it means,,,you said BMW fixed the radiator what did they do to the radiator,,,,did they replace it,,,,you could have a t-stat issue causing a temperature problem with the radiator,,,or a water pump issue,,,,I need BMW codes,,, not P codes. 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. 130108 VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached As the outgoing N52 and N53 were reliable engines, the BMW N20 had big shoes to fill, especially given its turbocharged design. 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. 130304 Vanos exhaust control fault camshaft jammed You could replace the tensioner if you like,,,you should be ok since your car was probably built in 2015.,,,,you could ask your local dealership on what they think about your car and the timing chain issue. Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: 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. Hi, I have N20 with rough idle. 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. Cost for the strap $7.49. Thoughts?? FM pistons with negative bias of piston ring are also installed in this motor. E89X-13 -11-505 for the E84 and E89 Im in california and Im planning to buy a used 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i (F25). PROCEDURE I dont want to sell the car because nobody is going to give me what I bought it for. Cheers, Also, I had the whole transmission replaced at 42K miles when I bought it. This turbocharged 2.0L inline-four was considered a replacement to the BMW N52 a naturally-aspirated, inline-six engine. Changed the oil filter and OIL. It idles fine and sounds much better than before. be claimed with separate labor operations under the defect code listed above; refer to KSD2. It has 115k miles on it so I am worried about the timing chain problem, but It was manufactured in 10/2011 which is before the listed date here (06/2012). 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. I just purchased a 2016 228i xDrive Cabriolet (manufactured in Germany) with 46k kilometers for my wife. Not sure if he meant evap leak. Thank you, Rev match I say problem. Im thinking the dealership is just not interested in fixing it. Reply Quote. 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