The chain guides in the video are white plastic. E84 and E89 It could be,,,they do make a knocking noise normally. Can this make acceleration less smooth? I've done the timing chain on my N20 along with the oil pump and I made sure to time them all correctly. Everything works, radio, windows, Locks. 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). The N55 timing chain rails have similar snap tab design too, and N55 timing chain has not quiet made the news all these days . Other Repairs The P052B code is set once the PCM detects an overly "retarded" position for camshaft timing on Bank 1. Click on the as suggested by dealer over phone or something else? Or the failure started at the two snap-on tabs that connect top slide rail to the right-side guard rail? Ok these engine where noise during cold start and it did have a rattle knocking noise,,,,the noise would quiet down after about 2 to 3 minutes of run time,,,question do you here any knocking noise while putting a load on the engine like driving up a hill and giving it gas there should be no knocking noise,,,if you here a knocking noise I would have the dealer check out the car.,,,BMW does sell a extended warranty it is not cheap. (2011 328xi P052b) I was driving down the highway and got a check engine light. With the engine running the function test for the exhaust and intake VANOS passes. What do you recommend? also by any chance would you know the torque specs for this bolts? General E90 Sedan / E91 Wagon / E92 Coupe / E93 Cabrio, https://www.e90post.com/forums/showtight=whistling, https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-ST45/202913550, https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-t/83302333891/, https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2014V176-2716.pdf, https://www.homedepot.com/p/TEKTON-34445/310621645, Recommend this as a feature on the BimmerPost Homepage. But thats not what happened. Clean both solenoids and reinstall. I know impulse sending wheels and camshaft they need to be lined up using a special tool. All information on this site is copyright protected. (not including CAS) Page 1 of 4 if you can direct me in the right path I will really appreciated . 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? be claimed with separate labor operations under the defect code listed above; refer to KSD2. 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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2014 BMW X3 N20 ENGINE MOTOR LAMBDA SENSOR OEM 1928404682 K-1 at the best online prices at eBay! . 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. Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. All 4 aluminum bolts sheared off and a 2A7C code (p052b p0012 generic). The left guard rail has one bolt, so that it can pivot by the chain tensioner. 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. 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. iTrader: ( 0) The worst side of a P052b code. programming and it fails to program correctly or requires initialization, this additional work must Check Engine Light on with Code P05CC Home GMC Acadia Warning Lights Check Engine Light Check engine light on with code P05CC MAGICHELLBOY MEMBER 2014 GMC ACADIA 4WD AUTOMATIC 152,000 MILES Cold start A camshaft position timing performance bank 1. Hi I have a 2013 bmw x1 with a N20 engine. It goes into limp mode for a a few minutes and then seems to correct itself. 130104 VANOS, intake, control fault, camshaft jammed If performing other ISTA diagnostics and related test plans results with eligible and covered Could not find any comcrete info on whether this issue is addressed in Canada and I am covered. Appreciate 0 Quote 08-06-2020, 02:07 PM #5: slas1990. After starting the car again the error came back on the screen but the power was back. P052B. or Drain your oil, replace filter and re-fill with original BMW 5W30 or 0W30. Now im getting vanos inlet, outlet codes, along with vanos camshaft jammed for both intake and exhaust. I manually crank engine over few time but after start it always goes retarded on exhaust cam shaft. The oil and filter were changed along with the timing chain. What me be causing this? If found defective, replace the sensor, reset the codes, and test drive the vehicle. It idles fine and sounds much better than before. 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! But it sounds just like that kind of ping. Quote 02-16-2020, 04:43 PM #2: Trainwreck914. Coul it be timming change or leak some where? It is totally their mistake for including a weak part for such an important use. SITUATION First time posting on here, but I've spent a lot of time on here researching this issue. an engineer? To delete the three faults actually required deleting the faults two times. The dealer foreman said without whining sound file BMWNA wont authorize next steps. Im more concerned with the multiple vanos codes which happened after the fact. Ive change engine mount, spark plug, coil but problem is the same. Truth is, your engine's ideal timing would adjust according to varying conditions. So temperatures make difference. Reprogram the vehicle ISTA/P 2.50.4 or higher. My engine shut of while idle in park. Looks all good. I have an 2010 E91 and this whole VANOS bolt thing makes me very nervous. Thank You very much for the reply !! 131908-VANOS inlet: cold start, Position not reached. This way I dont have to set up any timing if I do it one at the time. Tested both soleniods as well. Cold Start A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1. We include basic steps below but refer to a vehicle year/make/model/powertrain specific repair guide for specific steps for your vehicle. Clutch seems fine no vibration or variation in noise with clutch engaged or disengaged . You should ask the dealer about it. F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34: Cleaned spark plugs and as the mileage was 65000 so I changed the timing chain with a TOOL also. Vanos solenoids/actuators I should have said. 4. One speculation is that the factory torque spec of the 2 bolts for top slide rail are incorrect, leading to the failure. My engine is N52 But the solutions havent worked for me. Learn how your comment data is processed. Problem is, mine arent locked. Come join the discussion about Bimmerfest events, production numbers, programming, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! I replaced the timing chain, oil pump drive assembly and new spark plugs. (LogOut/ 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. Mileage 116000km. So I went to a local specialty shop. Is one fault causing the other? 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 also opened engine oil cap and checked that the timing chain + slide rail(engine just turned off) was tight with no snag. I have a N20 2012 528i. I dont know if failing VANOS system should give any data to computer and should show somekind bad data or shouldnt show anything. How much out-of-timing will the system allow before it throws a code? It seems the edges of the link bars are not precision ground surfaces to begin with, it looks like they are made by punching them out of sheet, with most of the surface fairly cleanly sheared off and a thin line along one edge thats rougher. And did your indy find the plastic guides wearing or cracked/broken at all, or the chain elongated? 131808 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached 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. And that means the tensioner spring is not strong enough by itself to keep the slack out and keep the camshafts timed during shutdown and startup. Thanks for any input. Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do Drives: 2008 128i. The failure of this VVT self-test stems from the exceeded minimum calibration of the camshaft timing or it remains in an retarded position. Risking my good fortune I had to run the VANOS function test again. Any other things to ask for/look at, short of pulling the valve cover? File a NHTSA complaint and inspect for the faulty bolts asap. Should we be concerned about the timing chain anyway? Labor Operation: Labor Allowance: Description: 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. Thanks again. Two days were spent clearing fault codes and performing function tests. labor operation. Thats important to know for later. The intake cam had the following desired/actual degrees: 0/-8, -20/-20, -10.4/-10, -20/-20 and -10.4/-10. The car started fine the first time and every time since. Just need to clear the check engine light. The improved DME software was introduced Sheared cam bolts. The Z4 sDrive28i, X1 x/sDrive28i, 328i, 428i, 528i, 328iGT, 228i, X4 xDrive20i all recieved the exact same N20B20 as the X3 28i. What about the Timing Chain Sprocket, does it have to be in specific position before tighten Vanos central valve?! what, me? BMW better makes things right for their customers. 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. Got quoted 3.2k cad$ by a mechanic to get it fixed. They are the photos: Dealer wants almost 300 euro to check the timing chain. For this reason, they've designed the VVT system. I actually think thats causing the noise. designates changes to this revision Could this be? I think it probably went into auto stop/start at the light prior to the limp mode event. I am thinking that I will periodically inspect until I have another reason to pull the VC, at which point I will replace the bolts. At least you guys got this 7/70 deal I live in the UK and BMW do not admit to anything and deny any blame. Also can sparkplugs have any influence to this situation? Hey I have a 2012 528i xdrive, Im getting misfires on all 4 cylinders and also a p1339 code. Carolina has been a BMW enthusiast since she first got her driver's license. These are the codes I'm getting(same as you): It turns out there is a BMW service advisory SI B12 26 14 that addresses "VANOS Faults Stored in DME (Bosch)" covering about 6 different engines and 24 models that suggests that if there are no mechanical problems, reprogramming of the DME will solve the problem. Strange also noticed if the car is parked on a upward gradient the noise is slight. Charging pressure control: Switch-off as consequence The VANOS solenoids were tested on the workbench using a 12 volt supply and they work. ISTA says these errors: I bought a BMW F20 118i with N13 1.6 engine. 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. bimmerfest.com is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. Free shipping for many products! The engine is running rough at idle. (LogOut/ 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? Had mechanic put on Autel code reader diagnostics and got 10 or so codes relating to things such as the dinamic stability control, fuel pump. Or anything else you have come across? 2D61 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, position not reached 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? Is it related with oil pressure sensor or electrical problem that is why the car wont start. F020-13-07-506 for the F3x That seems like a pretty quick DIY job, do you agree? Left/Right and Front/Rear are determined as though you are sitting in the driver's seat. If a control module was working properly and/or had no related faults stored prior to vehicle I called the mechanic he said it was a fault related to the emissions. E84 and E89: NOTE: This information is presented for information purposes only. within the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty and this coverage extends beyond the No, depressing the clutch has no effect at all. Normally due to cold start up. 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. I dont have that issue with city driving. The more you drive it the less you hear it but its mostly present on idle. Did most of the failures result in shattered top slide rail? SUBJECT . I have a X1 E84 with the N20 engine. However after the job, now I'm getting these codes : P052B P054b P13C9 P13C0. The head mechanics at BMW Santa Monica have no idea either. Hi Andreas, I have the N20 in a 2014 X1 x28i at 86k miles. How could I tell the time to open the engine is my best option. F30 Bringing the BMW community together. Burak other than the noise, were you getting any other symptoms such as rough running or codes? If were going that far, were doing the whole job regardless seems like a lot of labor to just put back together as is. But that means the camshafts can come to rest slightly out of timing, and only are properly timed when theres hydraulic pressure! 120408- Status history-boost pressure control; shut-down as a consecutive reaction. Hi Andreas, This question has appeared in your blog before. Perform a vehicle test. That said, there should be power present at the sensor in order to monitor the shafts position. if I have used the tool how it is possible no to be on timing ?! The improved DME software was introduced My question is, when I remove the central valve, will the timing chain or sprockets will slip their position? Yes it does not say no signal. Yes No Monday, July 19th, 2021 AT 7:22 AM I tried to reset vanos with no success. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 15 13 dated September 2013. Thank you Daniel 219 days ago Automotive Expert The first time deleted the cold start faults but not the boost disable fault. The last oil change was two years ago but only 2200 miles were driven. Youre in luck. Or maybe I dont understand lawyer-speak. Changed the exhaust VANOS. My car feels a lot more responsive and overall better. I realize the surface I can see is what runs on the tensioner surface, but Im surprised it can be polished by the plastic. When the VANOS solenoids were removed for testing I checked the marks I made on the VANOS impulse wheels and on the harmonic balancer and they looked perfect. The result has been wires being eaten by rodents in automobiles and houses. and cam shaft are not in alignment any more. Yesterday I did get all the fault codes cleared. 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. Is this true? So I strongly suspect a poor tensioner design is the root cause, and other weak links hasten the system to failure. Covered under the terms of the BMW New Car/SAV Limited Warranty or the BMW Certified Pre- I asked about borescoping and checking chain stretch with the special tool, but they wanted hundreds for each. So I thing exhaust vanos is not working, or not working correctlycan I get in touch with you? It's always a good idea to refer to your specific model's service information first. Still $17,000 for an x1 thatvisnt even worth that. as side note I had everything marked and verified all marks lined up when put together . Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I am thinking about buying the chain stretch tool myself, and presuming the chain runs within spec, just upgrading the tensioner and keep my ears open in case the whine becomes pronounced. Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure. The ECM sets the OBDII code when the Intake Camshaft is not to factory specifications. F10 That test sets the cam to a desired number of degrees and reads the actual degrees. MODEL There was junk trapped Ive been told in the oil passages blocking lubrication of the crank etc. 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. Replace the solenoid that the code followed. didnt see any date for he changes Is it possible I should use genuine bmw parts. now I have a question for you and hoping to get a direction. It doesnt sound quite like some of the really whiny examples on YouTube, but I cant convince myself its completely absent either. Think this is causing the pinging i was concerned about. Code P052B relates to the camshaft position timing not being correct. 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. The old oil filter was stuck onto the basket. Never took it in shop I just started to DIY all my issues. SI B12 15 13 Your email address will not be published. when he took a test drive, the codes again cam back. The only fault was still the boost disable fault. Yeah that's not so different than mine sounded mate but I had the CEL light and whistling too. E81 / E82 / E87 / E88Model Year: 2004 - 2011. Children had the highest levels with an average of 3.. May Improve Sleep Quality. Thats very sad,,,,I wonder why only certain countries have coverage and some dont. What does code P052B mean BMW? Best Modern BMW Engine: B58. Wont restart. Code 130308 VANOS Exhaust Control fault position reached For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Big job. Not to mention, the fuel economy benefits. I checked the timing chain, it looks fine. There were no faults. Check the appropriate repair manual or repair database for the exact code definition. Normally due to cold start up. Hi bmwtechnician, Here is a video of whats happening today. Maybe a chain stretch check (if its for real) can be useful too. Changed the solenoid valves. Same. Basically a simple piston with an oring, preloaded by a spring, inside a glorified hex head cap screw, with an oil feed hole for the oil pressure to push on the piston in addition to the spring. Its all a learning process, I came to bmw from a 05 accord to an 08 e90 328i. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158 1/6/2014 This time the desired angle was not a constant as in the previous tests. 67k. 1- i have a 2016 n20 320 turbo. Potential Causes - Contaminated oil passage at VANOS solenoid valve. Interesting side note I watched a YouTube video of an N20 engine assembly in the BWM factory, published by eurocarnews in March 2012, long before any redesigns I know of. 2A7C DME: Vanos, inlet, cold start. The boost disable fault was cleared and the engine restarted. Have no timing chain issues as of yet? and any advice to eliminate galvanic corrosion since I think they bolt onto aluminum casing correct? Is my engine seized because of this scenario. F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34 Also, does BMW offer any kind of extended warranty on the vehicle due to these faults? Recently serviced for oil change and spark plugs last month. Error Code P052B takes place when the PCM has monitored an "overly" - retarded VVT position for camshaft timing on bank 1. 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? P054B - Cold start B Camshaft position timing over-retarded bank 1. 1/2/3/4/5 x3x4x5x6 f18n201/2/3/4/5 x3x4x5x6 f18n20,! I have a theory that the high-pitched whine is coming from the top surface of a loose chain rubbing the guides. But the more you drive it the less you gear it. This is a generic powertrain diagnostic trouble code (DTC) and typically applies to OBD-II vehicles. Rep. 452. A dealer foreman listened to my N26(almost 7 years and 60k+ miles) and said there was no whine. 2- i donated TO YOU but didnt see it go thru Please note the displayed battery voltage reading in the repair order comments section. Content on bimmerfest.com is generated by its users. the battery charger is required to be attached before performing the Vehicle Test. It is responsible for actuating an eccentric shaft that adjusts intake valve lift. Hello there, loving your info. When I go to accelerate now, the engine lags. Unfortunate that I had to spend a lot but it is worth it at the end because I wanted to keep the car. Codes immediately reset after clearing with scan tool. The crank pin to hold at TDC goes through the tiny hole pointing to the rear of the car by the catalytic converter, the only thing this would be able to hold onto would be the flex plate/flywheel. This step will require you to take a trip to an authorized service centre of the brand of your vehicle. My VIN is covered, you can check at bmw-rp.com, but NOT my mileage, the extended warranty offered by BMW for this issue is 7 years, 70,000 miles. N20 vanos unit broken. Timing chain problems have been an issue with BMW for quite some time. Checked the Camshaft Journal Caps. This increases general efficiency in the operation of the engine. 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. CenterNet / Aftersales Portal / Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming. Oh well. If one of the applicable faults listed above is not stored in the DME fault memory then continue The BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty applies to BMW CPO vehicles that are still Reset codes and adaptations without increment wheel. 2D54 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Non-adjustable BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST > Technical Forums > N20, N26, B46, B48 Turbo Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Modifications > Simultaneous codes on both Vanos sensors Google Search Nic. Stored Codes. Reprogram the vehicle ISTA/P 2.51.0 or higher. Is it possible at this mileage? these posts all refer to 2009-2011 N52. But that is all. module. 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. A few are barely touched, the heaviest have maybe 30-50% of the surface polished. It can also be installed in the BMW N20, S55, N63, N63TU, B38, B48, B58, S63, and S63TU engines and fits on some MINI, Peugeot and Citroen models. Lieutenant . CAUSE Its not that difficult of a job. Interested in your thoughts. 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. 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. One other odd problem during this time was the oil level test did not work. The replacement bolts are like .28 cents each. Recently purchased 2104 BMW X1 28i x drive. I appreciate your help. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 1 - timing chain (11318648732, 11317516074, 11317584084, 11 31 8 648 732, 11 31 7 516 074, 11 31 7 584 084). The car has done just over 30K Motorway driving is absolutely fine and after a long drive you cant usually hear anything. P052B (Cold Start A 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. 2: 12A701 Catalytic converter downstream oxygen sensor, electrical fault: circuit short to battery (+) P0442; BMW 190201 Fuel tank ventilation system and purge air system, minor leak: Leak greater than 1.0 mm P0456; BMW 190302 Fuel tank ventilation system and purge air system, . As the revs increase, the noise disappears. It would get to 17% and quit. Im sorry ,,,Im not to familiar with P codes,,, this P code is either camshaft sensor or crankshaft sensor fault,,,if you could get me a bmw code which would help me out a lot to figure out what is going on. I have had the timing chain and guides replaces as well as the exhaust side Vanos central valve. 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