Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Is my engine seized because of this scenario. or can I slowly unscrew the center valve and insert a new one? your question in our FREE car repair forums, The intake valve timing control solenoid valve is defective, The intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve is flawed, The signal pick-up portion of the camshaft has accumulated debris, The timing chain is incorrectly installed, Foreign matter contaminates the oil groove for intake valve timing control. Basically, this systems allows the ECM to monitor the mechanical timing between the camshaft and the crankshaft. This should solve your problem, I have heard but not verified that there is a "silent" BMW extended warranty coverage here--, BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST, N20, N26, B46, B48 Turbo Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Modifications. 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. The BMW X3 28i is not the only model BMW that received the N20 in 2013. Risking my good fortune I had to run the VANOS function test again. I have the same issue since last 2 weeks. Having said that, it would be a good idea to test the camshaft.cuum leaks immediatelly as they can produce more issues down the road if left unattended. Would I be covered under the 7/70k extended warranty ? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I have a 2013 bmw x1 with an n20 engine that has a code p052b. Anyways I spend 20 hours replacing the chain. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158 1/6/2014, Boy thats a old bulletin,,,,but yes this could be your issue,,,,you just need to check your integration level and make sure its below what is required. Intake Camshaft: Installation faulty. If you do find your solenoid is not working well or something, get bmw ones, I read a lot of posts when I changed mine about non bmw ones making things worse and ultimately people ended up just buying bmw ones. I really appreciate if you can have an input on it. ISTA says these errors: Got quoted 3.2k cad$ by a mechanic to get it fixed. N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME MODEL E84 E89 F10 F25 F30 F31 F34 . The chain guides in the video are white plastic. (not including CAS) Perform a vehicle test. N54 29E2 (10722) Fault Code Fault 29E2 points to the fuel injection rail pressure sensor signal. P0300. The chain was definitely tighter very little slack to speak of. Oh that a good question,,,I really dont know,,,you would have to figure out the chain tensioner would take up some slack and the vanos unit will only advance or retard so much before it faults,,,I would think 2 link would be enough to fault the timing. Reprogram the vehicle ISTA/P 2.50.4 or higher. Ive change engine mount, spark plug, coil but problem is the same. Im going to trade. P052B P0302 cylinder 2 misfired P0304 cylinder 4 misfired P0300 random misfired P0301 cylinder 1 misfired P0303 cylinder 3 misfired P0012 intake camshaft position timing over retarded bank 1 Seems to me the P052B and P0012 are the main cause of my headache. Drives: BMW F10 F15 E39 E90 E53. Bringing the BMW community together. Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do 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. I have an 2010 E91 and this whole VANOS bolt thing makes me very nervous. Thats crazy in price difference,,,,you should be fine with the Bosch pump. I dont have that issue with city driving. . Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) | Code P13C0 BMW Description The diagnostic function monitors the camshaft timing adjustment. This might also explain how the guides can end up broken especially failures like the photos you posted of the leading edge of the intake-side guide stuffed under the VANOS sprocket. Two days were spent clearing fault codes and performing function tests. Clean both solenoids and reinstall. December 2013 2D55 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable I am not sure if it was the wrong filter. Just need to clear the check engine light. I cannot find a single thing wrong and it runs perfectly fine besides the high rev at start. Page 1 of 4 If the guides are not changed by 130K permanent engine damage is highly likely. Do not replace any parts. repairs to the engine valve train assembly. Brought it to a second mechanic. They also listened to it, said it sounds great, no problems. Not sure if he meant evap leak. Also camshaft sensors also does not give any data to DME. F25 One other odd problem during this time was the oil level test did not work. Interested in your thoughts. Today I drove it 20 miles to several stores and it worked fine. What does code P052B mean BMW? Today my engine shut off while I was driving. Thanks again. 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. The cold chain + slide rail has a slight play, maybe 1-2mm. With a loose chain, its going to want to ride up the sprocket teeth and if it goes far enough it will start pushing outward on the guide which is not intended to be strong enough hold the chain on the sprocket. also by any chance would you know the torque specs for this bolts? Covered under the terms of the BMW New Car/SAV Limited Warranty or the BMW Certified Pre- F40Model Year: 2019 + Previous Generations; F20 / F21Model Year: 2012 - 2018. Ive just gone through this painful experience myself. I am wondering if fuel pressure has anything to do with it. Not sure if it could be chain issue or rod bearing or just the way the car is to be honest. I live for failure analyses, just not on my own car engine! Hi I have a 2013 bmw x1 with a N20 engine. Is it possible I should use genuine bmw parts. Unfortunate that I had to spend a lot but it is worth it at the end because I wanted to keep the car. 61 21 528 Refer to KSD2 Charging battery P052B; BMW 131501 VANOS, inlet, cold start: not controllable P1325; BMW 132408 VANOS, exhaust: camshaft not at locking position at start . It had deteriorated and failed. During highway driving the car drives fine. So BMW knows all along the early N20/N26 has weak chain link and weak plastic . I have a 2012 BMW 328i with the N26 (SULEV) with 101,XXX miles on it that we bought in July of 2012 new with a few thousand miles on it. Its hard to say what the noise is without hearing it,,,yes I would be worried about the timing chain. 2D5A VANOS, intake, control fault, camshaft jammed NOTE: This information is presented for information purposes only. Recently purchased 2104 BMW X1 28i x drive. 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. Im getting error codes 120408 Charging Pressure Control: Switched off. Mileage 116000km. Thanks, ill keep my eye on it . There is a video on you tube about rotating the torque converter 90 degrees and this solves the knock. CAUSE This documentation is not necessary when part of an approved Technical Service repair procedure; bimmerfest.com is not in any way affiliated with Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. Or maybe I dont understand lawyer-speak. All 4 aluminum bolts sheared off and a 2A7C code (p052b p0012 generic). F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34: 2A7C DME: Vanos, inlet, cold start. The Engine Control Module ( ECM) monitors the Intake Camshaft. The BMW dealer wants 1300 for the repair, which is of course a lot of money. $99. I was hopeful that the Gelis settlement would include some consideration for owners of affected vehicles to proactively upgrade at reduced cost, but last weeks final settlement statement doesnt read like that. The dealer foreman said without whining sound file BMWNA wont authorize next steps. Coul it be timming change or leak some where? New Member. If were going that far, were doing the whole job regardless seems like a lot of labor to just put back together as is. The only fault was still the boost disable fault. Sorry I dont see any video,,,,ok when you say the starter and engine dont appear to make attempt to start,,,,,question does the engine turn over when you are trying to start the car,,,,,question does the engine make any sound when trying to start the car,,,if the engine does not turn over when trying to start car,,,,try and turn the engine by hand from the front lower crankshaft bolt and see if the engine will turn. What me be causing this? What should I do to monitor this? If you replace one does it need pluging into for a valvetronic re-learn update or is it just a like for like mechanical replacement including the relating fuel lines? Contact Us Seems to be driving and starting fine but not sure if I'm doing damage by not addressing it. Be very careful when disconnecting any injector connector, during diagnosing. I have the alignment tool to lock the crankshaft, camshafts and impulse sending wheel. This situation can occur as a customer complaint, or after performing thanks for the input. All wiring lines are good. 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. Was it coincidental and maybe the bits of trash in the both VANOS spool valves cleared at the exact same time? BMW offered me 20% off a brand new engine. 130308 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, position not reached 131401 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Non-adjustable Your post mentioned there were broken metal parts, so were the bolts that bolted on the top piece slide rail broken off in the repairs that you encountered? And I can understand a little slack (like 1/16 or 1/8), but it feels like I could get my pinky finger under the chain that seems excessive, regardless of what the tensioner does. It also, may be mounted to the cylinder head and somewhat accessible. F010-13-07-506 for the F10 Would you suspect this is more related to the software reprogram or is the timing off? E81 / E82 / E87 / E88Model Year: 2004 - 2011. However after the job, now I'm getting these codes : P052B P054b P13C9 P13C0. Make sure that you check for any Technical Service Bulletins that could provide possible solutions for any problems since most vehicles have upgradeable software in their ECMs. Think this is causing the pinging i was concerned about. Another system the ECM is required to monitor and adjust accordingly is, the variable valve timing (VVT) system. So I thing exhaust vanos is not working, or not working correctlycan I get in touch with you? How could I tell the time to open the engine is my best option. Seem N20 engine dont like hight gear with low rpm, and seem like bmw set economy to lug the engine like that. To assist with cold start conditions the camshaft timing can be adjusted to allow for optimum starting conditions. Apart from warning lights how can you tell if this is running propert? There were no faults. Thanks for responding. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RszUHEY3puQeb9HziF_Ke5CNnHnTHzV2/view?usp=sharing, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RvUT8xGJjlndf3-fRBawT5P9OLM-8N1_/view?usp=sharing, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S8SX_DUAEJsZGepHXwck8GHQPlYEg2Ni/view?usp=sharing, I dont remember the dirt pieces inside,,,can you go to your dealership and compare your parts from some new dealer pieces, Hi Required fields are marked *. F020-13-07-506 for the F3x I do notice a bit of power loss while casual driving but nothing crazy. Vehicle makes may include but aren't limited to VW, Audi, Ford, Nissan, Hyundai, BMW, Mini, Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, etc. F30 00 inc vat N13 - BMW Timing chain replacement 599. SITUATION Its hard to say what the problem is,,,,one thing that comes to mind is good gasoline,,,,next time you fill up put the highest octane gasoline in your car and see if the noise goes away. Check the appropriate repair manual or repair database for the exact code definition. Depending on what type of camshaft position sensor you have (e.g. I have a 2013 528i xdrive. Could this be the timing chain issue? Cold Start A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1. This way I dont have to set up any timing if I do it one at the time. The car moves fine except for 1 issue at low revs on higher gears, a clanking noise is heard from the engine when load is added by pressing accelerator or upon approaching a hill. Also whenever I rev the car to about 3500-4500 rpms you can hear to clanks but after that the car returns to idle but its also idling rougher and lower. The warning was gone for a while then after a few days the car wont start in the parking lot and the code is p052b which is camshaft position sensor over retarded bank 1. It idles fine and sounds much better than before. am i SAFE for the timing chain issues. They don't have a BT cable but hook up an OBDII scanner and there is a 3100 limp mode code, P0305, P0302, P0300 and P052B, P054B . 61 00 006 WT Performing vehicle diagnosis test Cost for the strap $7.49. It starts and runs smooth, but It has DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION and CEL codes- p052b p054b p1338 p1339 p013cc. I manually crank engine over few time but after start it always goes retarded on exhaust cam shaft. I pulled the VC to do so. The warning levels of the urinary metabolite concentrations. I am troubleshooting an issue with it already for weeks now and unfortunately I was not able to find the root cause yet. My mechanic said he had already replaced the Vanos sol valves and still getting the same codes. 2. I would like the tackle the Vanos issue first and go from there. There was junk trapped I've been told in the oil passages blocking lubrication of the crank etc When the VANOS units were removed there was no visible trash. labor operation. What is your opinion about the above? All content 2004-2023 OBD-Codes.com, post Quote 02-16-2020, 04:43 PM #2: Trainwreck914. Could anyone possibly lead me into the right direction? Cool off then restart made no difference, tried several times. Code 120408 Charging Pressure control Switch off as consequence So I strongly suspect a poor tensioner design is the root cause, and other weak links hasten the system to failure. Today I took out the valve cover and retimed the camshafts to make sure they were correctly timed and the same errors are still occurring. They denied that there was any such problem and also told me that the chain and guide is not part of any service schedule at or before 70K I guess we should all wait until it snaps and destroy our engines before we have it done.. very surprised at their reply I must say.not sympathetic in any way. Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: Code 131501 returned. iTrader: ( 0) N20/N26 DTC P052B/P13C0 right before first CA SMOG test. The ECM is majorly affected with this kind of problem, which is why a technician should take a look at your vehicle if this trouble code or related ones appear. Learn how your comment data is processed. So I removed the oil pan to see whats going on inside and this is what I found at the bottom of the oil pan,,,,there was so much plastic from the timing chain rail,,,there was also a broken bolt and metal shavings in the pan. NOTE: Remember that an ECM can easily be replaced when there was actually a defective engine sensor, which can be a result of an overlooked detail in the initial diagnosis. I've done the timing chain on my N20 along with the oil pump and I made sure to time them all correctly. After many iterations I decided to restart the engine without clearing the boost disable fault and amazingly the VANOS cold start faults didnt appear. So the two snap tabs should not bear weight/force, correct? Tried test with ista for vanos solenoid test removed solenoid stiff does not move when activated. The oil temperature was 90 C. Once the car started without faults the oil level check worked fine. Did you hear anything like this before? The oil and filter were changed along with the timing chain. . Hi, I have N20 with rough idle. If one of the applicable faults listed above is not stored in the DME fault memory then continue Also after cold start also misfire error pops up. 131908-VANOS inlet: cold start, Position not reached. This article is strictly for information purposes only and the technical data and service bulletins for your specific vehicle should always take precedence. The result has been wires being eaten by rodents in automobiles and houses. I just got my annual registration and it's due for its first ever smog test AND on my way home from work the car went into limp mode while . 120408 Intermittent Charging pressure control: switch-off as consequence So I contacted to two dealers and got negative response about the extended warranty in Canada. Bank 1 is the side of the engine that contains the #1 cylinder. The Z4 sDrive28i, X1 x/sDrive28i, 328i, 428i, 528i, 328iGT, 228i, X4 xDrive20i all recieved the exact same N20B20 as the X3 28i. 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. Sheared cam bolts. That seems like a pretty quick DIY job, do you agree? My question is, when I remove the central valve, will the timing chain or sprockets will slip their position? but after 3-4 minutes these fault codes with a message -Drivetrain problem comes in the display. Youtube helped me tons. I have a theory that the high-pitched whine is coming from the top surface of a loose chain rubbing the guides. I have checked timing multiple times, I found this article online and this is what Im thinking right now!! I also wonder if they changed the diameter of the piston I assume youve seen both old and new tensioners, are the pistons the same diameter? He also opened engine oil cap and checked that the timing chain + slide rail(engine just turned off) was tight with no snag. Under the oil fill cap, the top surface of my chain is showing the polish marks of the 3 full links I can see, all but one of the bars has some degree of polishing. no hesitation. I dont believe it has a one way valve,,,it does have a o-ring inside. I know I might be looking at replacing Vanos Actuator, central valve or the whole vanos unit. 2- i donated TO YOU but didnt see it go thru P054B (Cold Start B Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1) is a code that alerts the operator that the ECM monitored an "overly"- retarded VVT position for camshaft timing on bank 1. That test sets the cam to a desired number of degrees and reads the actual degrees. these posts all refer to 2009-2011 N52. - Defect in wiring harness to VANOS solenoid valve. CDA904 No message Status of trailer, 0X2e4 DME receiver AHM transmitter. I have a 2012 F30 320i auto. with the following integration levels: Then I came up to a stop sign and the car stalled. Even if the engine is warm it still gives these same fault codes. 130304 Vanos exhaust control fault camshaft jammed Hello I have a 2013 328i xdrive(72k) that I just had the timing chain, guides etc. Reading the lawsuit docs, it describes the tensioner as having been redesigned with a stronger internal spring. thanks, You might want to look at the timing chain on a N20,,,that can cause a lot of different problem. for this problem there is a software update available. I went and checked the code: P13C9: VANOS, exhaust: control fault, camshaft stuck. Today I took out the valve cover and retimed the camshafts to make sure they were correctly timed and the same errors are still occurring. Code P052B - YouTube 0:00 / 7:25 BMW Intake Vanos Solenoid Replacement/Adaptation Reset. 2D5B VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached They unlock only when oil pressure is applied. Any help would be appreciated Could it be the high pressure pump on the head? The P0012 is a trouble code that often pops in OBD2 scans of BMWs and it means Intake Camshaft Position Timing- Over-Retarded (Bank 1). Even though work time labor operation code 61 00 006 ends in 006, it is not considered a Main Crankshaft Front And Rear Oil Seal Dismantling Tool For Bmw N20 N42 N45 N46 N52 N53 N54 N55 Buy Injector Puller Tool,Engine Timing Tool,Auto Repair Tool Product on. Truth is, your engine's ideal timing would adjust according to varying conditions. as suggested by dealer over phone or something else? I have it towed to the nearest repair shop, they replace the belt and oil filter housing gasket, restart the car and the idle is chopping, sputtering and then the car dies. The oil filter element appears to collapsed / sucked in at the center. 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. Big job. procedure outlined below. 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. . No there was no recall on the high pressure fuel pump on a N20,,,the only way to know if it is going bad would be because of a check engine light coming on for the high pressure fuel pump,,,replacing it is just straight replacement no programming. and I tried to reset vanos with no success. Hello BMW Technician, I have a 2011 BMW 535i with N55 engine. Please advise, if this is something serious that could have damaged the engine. Ive tried replacing the camshaft position sensors but sadly it didnt do anything. What could be the problem? Is that possible? (2011 328xi P052b) I was driving down the highway and got a check engine light. my mechanic told me there is a whining noise and I can hear it too. Any other things to ask for/look at, short of pulling the valve cover? For this reason, they've designed the VVT system. 130108 VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached the battery charger is required to be attached before performing the Vehicle Test. I am thinking switching vanos solenoids and see result. 2D56 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached Is it possible at this mileage? G42Model Year: 2021 + F44Model Year: 2020 + Previous Generations; F22 . Timing chain problems have been an issue with BMW for quite some time. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. and if necessary, also Where's the location of this? I see that I was only seeing the intake side. Cleaned spark plugs and as the mileage was 65000 so I changed the timing chain with a TOOL also. SUBJECT 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? programming and it fails to program correctly or requires initialization, this additional work must When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. OBD codes. you take on any vehicle. Do you think is this something related to eccentric shaft sensor? P054B. Hi, thank you for the reply. Please note the displayed battery voltage reading in the repair order comments section. Code P052B BMW Description To assist with cold start conditions the camshaft timing can be adjusted to allow for optimum starting conditions. Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. If its level then its likely to be a bit louder. Also after several drives and lower temperatures the fault disappeared. Nope,,,,I have never heard of car data for further evaluation,,,if they took a look and said everything looks ok,,,,I would hold on to my $200 dollars. It is a total mystery (to me) as to why it works now. 131401 Intermittent VANOS (variable cam shaft timing) exhaust cold start not controllable 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. Click on the However, more likely, this code indicates an issue with the N54's HPFP or LPFP. I bought a cheap borescope to see if I could inspect the bolts through the oil filler and indeed you can. 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. After installation, I now have a check engine light with the following codes: P052B (Cold Start "A" camshaft position timing over-retarded, bank 1), P054B (Cold start "B" camshaft Position timing over-retarded bank 1), P05CC (Cold Start "A" camshaft Position timing performance, bank 1), P13C0 (A' camshaft stuck, bank 1), P13C9 (B' camshaft stuck, There have been no changes to the engine since the initial startup after the timing chain installation. Same. Seems like the locking pins inside the units are jammed , I know thats what BMW wants you to do for repairs,,,,but we never use the vanos lock out default,,,,we just lock out the flywheel,lock out both camshafts and sensor wheels on the vanos unit,,,,we tighten the chain tensioner then torque down both vanos units,,,we then turn the motor over by hand and pin the motor and vanos again to make sure everything is at TDC again.,,,I hope this helps. They are just inside of the plastic and one is melted on surface (outside). It covers vanos too, N20, N26, B46, B48 Turbo Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Modifications. I can appreciate the design challenge of getting the tensioner force just right too much and it prematurely wears out the guides, chain, sprockets, bearings, etc. . There are locking pins integrated inside the units. Please advice. Thank you for the overview. ), diagnostics will vary between makes and models. Seems like the locking pins are stuck. The VANOS cold start faults would reappear within 15 seconds of startup. 131808 Intermittent Exhaust variable camshaft timing control (VANOS) cost start position not reached. and cam shaft are not in alignment any more. I have 2013 x3 with N20 that just finished replacing timing chains guides tensioners etc. To explain in a simple manner, this code indicates that the engine control module (ECM) has picked up that the variable camshaft timing is over-retarded. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 12-18 BMW 228i 328i 428i 528i X1 X3 X5 Z4 - 2.0L N20 TURBO ENGINE CYLINDER BLOCK at the best online prices at eBay! Bank 1 refers to the side of the engine that has cylinder #1. if you can direct me in the right path I will really appreciated . 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. Ok you have a couple of things going on here,,,,that fault code just ignore,,,that fault code is a bogus fault some kind of software bug,,,,,ok you start stop function not working I dont know without looking at the car,,,,now the car shutting off while driving sound like the fuel pump and the fuel pump relay EKPS module is going bad,,,,I would have those checked out next time. This increases general efficiency in the operation of the engine. Maybe I should replace them? As the revs increase, the noise disappears. It gave the code 2D61 VANOS Outlet control, position not reached. If performing other ISTA diagnostics and related test plans results with eligible and covered Just want to follow up what should I check next. I think im Barking up the wrong tree . 2D54 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Non-adjustable https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158 1/6/2014 Knocking sound also weakens when the engine gets to operating. 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