Owned Program. I assume it will need to be replaced just because its higher in milage but do you think BMW would warranty it out knowing that theyve said it was lifetime of the vehicle? Stop and starting the car there is no difference. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 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 . If a control module was working properly and/or had no related faults stored prior to vehicle 2013 328i, check engine light is on, and the start stop feature does not work on my car. Just realized the cut off is February 2015, not 2014. Any comments/tips on both, car only has 49k miles. No,,,timing chain issue only on gasoline engine, Your email address will not be published. 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#: 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. Just need to clear the check engine light. Did you ever solve this? 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. Im getting error codes 120408 Charging Pressure Control: Switched off. 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. So I was just under by kilometers and by time (Delivery was Aug 2012). Also camshaft sensors also does not give any data to DME. Thats a good possibility thats the timing chain issue. 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I would go to the dealer and have the engine scanned to see what fault came up,,,better to be safe then sorry. F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34: They unlock only when oil pressure is applied. I had to replace the valve lifters. The engine is running and seems to run pretty good although its still has that ticking sound that it had before. The oil temperature was 90 C. Once the car started without faults the oil level check worked fine. only be fixed if it seems like my car will experience the issue (like if they hear the rattling noise that commenters have mentioned/you replied about. 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 2013 BMW X1 E84 WITH N2O MOTOR 11400ML So your car software level is July of 2019,,,,this is when it was last updated,,,so your car has fairly new software. The head mechanics at BMW Santa Monica have no idea either. I have changed timing chain on 2013 BMW 328i xdrive this is the codes Im getting 131501 120408 131908 . Hi, I have a 2014 BMW 428i X drive coupe. Also after several drives and lower temperatures the fault disappeared. Replace the solenoid that the code followed. 120408: Boost pressure control, cut off pressure rise blocked. 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 called BMW and they said no recalls on the car and told me to take it to a BWM Official garage. This is a common issue on the N20 engine. I know impulse sending wheels and camshaft they need to be lined up using a special tool. I would like the tackle the Vanos issue first and go from there. 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. I got this issue and luckily BMW covered it 100%. The cam is at -18 degrees and not changing. 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. I would love to listen to your video,,,please send it. The VANOS cold start faults would reappear within 15 seconds of startup. Bringing the BMW community together. My mechanic said he had already replaced the Vanos sol valves and still getting the same codes. Then I used ISTA and diagnosed the exhaust side. Thank you in advance. Did you hear anything like this before? There are no timing codes. 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. I guess I can continue to enjoy the car and see what happens or sell it. F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 / F34 / F36 (2012 - current). Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: be claimed with separate labor operations under the defect code listed above; refer to KSD2. 131401 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Non-adjustable Jul 8, 2020. Hello there, loving your info. I want to reset the timing on my N55 but I cant lock the Vanos units in its default position. 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. No turnover on start at all. 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. 133E10 -permanent valvetronic system: deactivated, adjustment fault too frequent no hesitation. The car has 176,000 kilometers or roughly 110,000 miles. Yes it does not say no signal. Or will my timing chain, etc. Question,,,what is a DME clone,,,,is it a used DME?,,,,or a aftermarket replacement DME. Everything else works perfectly at 176,000km. Neither the VANOS units nor the solenoids have been replaced. Hello did you ever resolve that issue? F34 What about the Timing Chain Sprocket, does it have to be in specific position before tighten Vanos central valve?! How does this help the car in what way? but after 3-4 minutes these fault codes with a message -Drivetrain problem comes in the display. bimmerfest.com is not in any way affiliated with Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. Thank you in advance. Previous posts of timing chain upgrade explains my experience. also by any chance would you know the torque specs for this bolts? Everything works, radio, windows, Locks. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Please advice me how can I go about with the local dealer? I went to the shop today to see what codes it was and i got a code: P13C0. Changed the exhaust VANOS. It has the N26 engine, factory warranty has expired. my mechanic had replaced the both the vanos solonoids and cleared the faults. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34: Usually the Vanos units lock in its default position when engine is turned off. 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. 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? 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. 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? 131401 Hey guys, I have a 2014 m235i and at work today I started my car and I got this code. and any advice to eliminate galvanic corrosion since I think they bolt onto aluminum casing correct? With the engine running the function test for the exhaust and intake VANOS passes. 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. Is the codes im getting error codes 120408 Charging pressure Control: off... 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