bmw n20 131501

My engine is N52 Tried new battery. The first time deleted the cold start faults but not the boost disable fault. test drove car, get a few codes. The engine start ok. no misfiring. I guess I can continue to enjoy the car and see what happens or sell it. I assume the tensioner is operated by oil pressure and its normal to feel some slack when the engine is not running? 01-18-2020, 01:07 PM #2 mandd Autobahn East Join Date My engine is N52 Loss of power and smoke on the exhaust when accelerating. 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? but after 3-4 minutes these fault codes with a message -Drivetrain problem comes in the display. 108f01 Page 3 of 4 You should ask the dealer about it. Reduced power" warning, 745i 2002 - Engine Malfunction - reduced power, If this is your first visit, be sure to Maybe not as loud as before but still noisy. Andrea, I just found your blog looking for answers for my used/ new to me 2013 328i with N20 engine. The tensioner sometime start to malfunctioning due to lack of motor oil (it is actioned by the oil pressure). He discovered it was the engine to chassis ground strap. Or maybe the fuel that would be implicated! SB-10053485-8362 I took it to the dealership for a diagnostic test and check-up. 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. I would love to listen to your video,,,please send it. The last oil change was two years ago but only 2200 miles were driven. Thank you!! Could you please guide me? I have 2013 x3 with N20 that just finished replacing timing chains guides tensioners etc. module. Think I'll avoid this. and if necessary, also 130304 Vanos exhaust control fault camshaft jammed New battery installed. (with CAS) It definitely isnt a prominent/dangerous rattling sound like in the video Jack posted on Aug 30. Maybe a stupid question but I noticed the f31 328i xdrive is mentioned on the form but not the rw ? But, it will need to be adjusted and tested properly using genuine BMW software. All wiring lines are good. PROCEDURE labor operation. Fingers crossed!! Would you suspect this is more related to the software reprogram or is the timing off? 131501-VANOS inlet, cold start not consolable. check out the. Thanks you! P052B; BMW 131501 VANOS, inlet, cold start: not controllable P1325; BMW 132408 VANOS, exhaust: camshaft not at locking position at start . Hello and thank you for your various articles on the n20 engine. Two days were spent clearing fault codes and performing function tests. 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. 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. Earlier this week I took my 2012 328i to dealership because check engine light came on. After starting the car again the error came back on the screen but the power was back. Also that didnt make a difference and fault is still on outlet side. 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,,,theres a big difference both cars and software,,,also your 2009 mow doesnt make any new updates for that car because of age. You only touched an accessories belt part. So I thing exhaust vanos is not working, or not working correctlycan I get in touch with you? Bringing the BMW community together. My 2013 328i was doing the same thing. The timing was checked several times after installing the new chain. 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 It all depends are your production date of your car,,,you can also tell the dealer about this bulletin. P0115; BMW 10AA40 Coolant-temperature sensor, electrical: no signal P112A; BMW 10AA50 Coolant-temperature sensor, plausibility: engine temperature in rel. 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 SHAME ON BMW!!!!! What symptoms and codes might you get if your timing chain had failed? 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. I know impulse sending wheels and camshaft they need to be lined up using a special tool. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. It possible a software issue,,,we have seen that before. 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 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. My car, BMW 320i 2014 with N20 Engine, with 33K Miles on the clock, is just broke down with a drive train error. 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? I appreciate any input. troubleshooting with the applicable test plan for the fault(s) stored. 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. Reply Quote. designates changes to this revision 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. Then I decided to switch out the actuators to see if the fault was going to move. Brought it to a second mechanic. Yes, for mine BMW was due to a fault to the timing chain tensioner. Wont restart. Turbo engines are more complex and require several . and cam shaft are not in alignment any more. code:131501 VANOS, intake, cold start: not controllable. 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. everything in the vehicle works extremely well. This could be a fuel issue,,,but BMW is not saying anything about the problem. Hi bmwtechnician, 131501 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable So I was just under by kilometers and by time (Delivery was Aug 2012). The actual angle also varied as in the previous test but on average was nearly equal to the desired angle. It has the N26 engine, factory warranty has expired. Yes it should,,,,but sometimes some random faults might still be their, The service engine light has not cleared. 1; 120408 Charging pressure control: switch-off as consequence 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. 131808 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached I have maintained it meticulously. Apr 14, 2022 BMW F30 328i 2013 N20 engine "Drivetrain malfunction etc" comes on occasionally. Do you think it has to do something with the timing belt. I had to replace the valve lifters. The engine sounds exactly the same as the first time it started after the timing chain installation. 2D57 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached Code 120408 Charging Pressure control Switch off as consequence BMW Fault Code Lookup Enter a BMW fault code (P or hex), complete the Captcha, and click "Search" P-Codes will start with a P and are usually generated by generic scanners. 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. with the following integration levels: The head mechanics at BMW Santa Monica have no idea either. 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 Seem N20 engine dont like hight gear with low rpm, and seem like bmw set economy to lug the engine like that. How do you check the oil pressure? Coul it be timming change or leak some where? Yes you have a 2015 you have a better chance of no timing chain issues. when he took a test drive, the codes again cam back. 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. It had deteriorated and failed. 130108 VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached 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? But thats not what happened. F020-13-07-506 for the F3x I would just pay attention to any abnormal whine noise,,,,there is no maintenance on the timing chain. 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 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! 61 21 528 Refer to KSD2 Charging battery 131908-VANOS inlet: cold start, Position not reached. I've done exactly the same thing and caused this issue by replacing the timing chain tensioner. E84 and E89: Hi I live in California and im planning to buy a used 2015 bmw x3 xDrive28i (F25) then I saw the this post. By any chance do you know how long will the dealerships receive this extended warranty info after the case settles? N20 Vanos Solenoid Valve BMW tech info says the cams need to be locked down to remove the Vanos valve. Changed the solenoid valves. i am getting the following error codes on my 2013 BMW X3 (107k miles): Cheers. If BMWNA does not fix this N20/N26 TC issue, a chunk of remaining faithfuls will deflect to other brands. three fault codes are Could this be the timing chain? Thanks! Do you replace the units in such case, or do you know a trick to lose them? 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. New chain and guides and so far no problems. Can the N20 Vanos valve be replaced through the actuator hole without removing the valve cover and locking the cams? The year of 2012 was a year of impending upgrades in . I have a N20 Engine/ 328i April 2013 / F30, the dash states drivetrain malfunction and the check engine light went on. Do I have to buy the extended warranty to get the timing chain replaced by BMW or the 7/70 warranty is for all bmw? Replace the solenoid that the code followed. 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. 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. BMW says I caused engine cease. The problem could be caused by the fuel destroying the plastic guide. The engine was idling when it happened. Come join the discussion about Bimmerfest events, production numbers, programming, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Stop and starting the car there is no difference. Do not replace any parts. Great blog here..dear BMWTech amy idea of the failure rate of the N20/26 timing chain..is it 30%? Tried to read live camshaft sensors read ista says that currenty no data is sent from them to DME. I did not receive this bulletin to my knowledge, maybe because I am the 2nd owner of the car as of February 2019(?). The fault returns when its hot outside and comes back even faster when I turn on the air conditioning. 131401 vanos exhaust cold start not controllable This is due to a diagnostic programming error in the DME. 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. I've tested the soleniods and they are both good. I manually crank engine over few time but after start it always goes retarded on exhaust cam shaft. C. Other engines may have this same scenario, but it's not typical. Ok heres 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. Sorry for the confusion, No, The VANOS cold start faults would reappear within 15 seconds of startup. Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do 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. It would get to 17% and quit. I went to the shop today to see what codes it was and i got a code: P13C0. also it has a start stall initially. 61 00 710 Refer to KSD2 Programming / encoding control unit(s) https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158. 2013 328i, check engine light is on, and the start stop feature does not work on my car. Content on bimmerfest.com is generated by its users. . Yes go to the dealership and tell them about the issue and the bulletin. Good day. Reset codes and adaptations without increment wheel. 131401 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. 131401 Intermittent VANOS (variable cam shaft timing) exhaust cold start not controllable Timing is performed by the timing chain. 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. 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. Im more concerned with the multiple vanos codes which happened after the fact. Everything works, radio, windows, Locks. Code 131501 returned. However I did pay out of pocket to replace by valve cover gasket at a BMW dealership 2 years ago. Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: Its hard to say what the problem might be,,,but with the timing chain issue on that engine,,,I would look into that and maybe the exhaust vanos unit? Thank you again. The car has 103,000 miles. One last question about dirty oil. 130104 Yesterday I did get all the fault codes cleared. Ive been told by dealership that timing chain is tight and has passed their test. As the outgoing N52 and N53 were reliable engines, the BMW N20 had big shoes to fill, especially given its turbocharged design. has reduced power output. https://youtu.be/Frj0a82XfDo, He did not notice any whining- but do you hear whining in this second video? I saw a video where the chap replaced it without the locks and I thought it was an easy DIY. Did you ever solve this? Then I used ISTA and diagnosed the exhaust side. 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. I thinks it just some random fault that comes up. Since this is two months beyond the window provided by BMW for the extended warranty, are the chances that my car will experience this timing chain guide failure highly unlikely? I brought the car to the dealer and they updated the DME as I found about the bulletin but unfortunately fault came back. Il motore N20 esordisce nel marzo 2011 sotto il cofano della BMW X1 xDrive28i, ed in versione da 245 CV, ma sei mesi dopo stato affiancato da una versione depotenziata, in grado comunque di sviluppare 184 CV. 5%? Charging pressure control: Switch-off as consequence Im wondering do I need to have the 7/70 warranty to get BMW covered on this timing chain issue? 2D56 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached This seems correct, but I'm looking to avoid removing the valve cover. So now I have one BMW expert telling me its loose and should be taken care of by the dealership, and the dealership is telling me everything is good to go, no problems. 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.. Even if the engine is warm it still gives these same fault codes. Is it possible to remove the snap ring and take out the VANOS spool valve, spring and check ball for cleaning with the VANOS unit in the engine? What codes would come up when the timing chain fails? Picture of my timing chain guide rail cracking: https://imgur.com/4P3ATsK. Any thoughts!!! Connecting rods are 144.35 mm long. SITUATION 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? Car history: before selling the car last owner took it to BMW, changed oil and filters, rear tires and spark plugs. The engine was low water damaged. It is possible without the timing tools, but if you risk needing to re-time the engine if something moves. The values changed. Tried test with ista for vanos solenoid test removed solenoid stiff does not move when activated. E89 Thanks. 131501 Variable camshaft timing control (VANOS) intake, cold start: not controllable. 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. Please advice me how can I go about with the local dealer? for this problem there is a software update available. Engine Just need to clear the check engine light. FM pistons with negative bias of piston ring are also installed in this motor. Im getting error codes 120408 Charging Pressure Control: Switched off. Connect scan tool to the 16-pin data link connector (DLC) located underneath the steering column. If one of the applicable faults listed above is not stored in the DME fault memory then continue I assume that the f31 328i RW could also be affected ? The improved DME software was introduced Any help would be appreciated are the codes it wont start i have a timing chain set on the way have you seen any of these engine survive after To delete the three faults actually required deleting the faults two times. You referenced this TSB in your comment to Ronnie back in 2017. Was it how the faults were cleared that made the difference? He believes that its not enough oil pressure in the tensioner therefore is not tight as it should be. I dont want to sell the car because nobody is going to give me what I bought it for. within the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty and this coverage extends beyond the After replacing the timing chain in my N20 (2012 528i), it repeatably gives the fault codes 131401 and 131501 for VANOS cold start not controllable for the exhaust and intake cams. Technical Service Now how I understand it is this is not a timing issue. I dont expect we will put more than 5-6k kilometers per year on it. The Service Engine Soon lamp and Engine Malfunction warning are illuminated, and the vehicle CDA904 No message Status of trailer, 0X2e4 DME receiver AHM transmitter. If so, can I buy the warranty for the used car now? I am troubleshooting an issue with it already for weeks now and unfortunately I was not able to find the root cause yet. F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34: I dont think they will take your picture as evidence,,,,but you could give it a try it wouldnt hurt, Hello- I have changed timing chain on 2013 BMW 328i xdrive this is the codes Im getting 131501 120408 131908 . But the list post on this forum shows E84 X1 xDrive28i with N20 is a recall! He indicated it was a timing chain waiting to fail- do you agree? 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. Hi, I have a 2014 BMW 428i X drive coupe. and it seems like they are about to settle this case on 9/2/2020. I have a SULEV vehicle so its definitely an N20 engine. As there is a known TSB and the solenoid is VVT. charger. Cleaned spark plugs and as the mileage was 65000 so I changed the timing chain with a TOOL also. to performing repairs, please see SI B01 02 11 for Emissions Warranty Coverage and refer to the N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME They also included a video from the technician. 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 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. Risking my good fortune I had to run the VANOS function test again. 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. The BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty applies to BMW CPO vehicles that are still Hi Im wondering do I need to have a 7/70 warranty to get BMW cover for this problem? Any suggestions on what to check on the Vanos for the 131501 code? The oil temperature was 90 C. Once the car started without faults the oil level check worked fine. Ive enjoyed your blog and I hope you will start posting again. 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. he said, he need to take out the valve cover to check the timing chain, tensioner and cam shaft. due to a low oil pressure and chain noise.now iam having inlet and outlet vanos dtc . No one knows what this CDA904 code means. 130f11 It cannot be timing. When engine starts cam shaft on exhaust goes all the way to the end. I have checked timing multiple times, I found this article online and this is what Im thinking right now!! to model implausibly too high . 112,000 km / 7 years. 00 00 006 Refer to KSD2 Performing vehicle test (with vehicle It currently has 165,000 km without any chain problems. This TC issue really is so unfortunate, at a time when BMWAG is behind upstart like Tesla and old foes like Audi. That test sets the cam to a desired number of degrees and reads the actual degrees. and I have ISTA-D and scared the following codes. Dont they use the same spec N20 engine just with a slight bump in power for the 28i version? My 2013 X3 28i timing chain was replaced by BMW (no cost to me) in January 2019 at 107,000 km. Thanks for responding. Yesterday when i was driving the car normally on the hwy the drivetrain malfunction popped up and car went into a reduced power mode. 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. Please help! 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 . If one of the applicable faults listed above is stored in the DME then continue with the Hi. Hello BMW Technician, I have a 2011 BMW 535i with N55 engine. still the same problem. 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. When I go to accelerate now, the engine lags. Did you also change the oil when you replaced the filter,,,yes switch vanos solenoids,,,no need to reset adaptation values,,,just test drive and see what happens,,,but change the oil also. 130304 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, camshaft jammed It appears to be a relatively simple, .5 hr swap. Seems like the locking pins are stuck. Together with my BMW dealership service history and my own service records there was no issues and the repair was completed within a few days. 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