No car manufacturer is going to tell you the problems with their car,,,they are just worried about the sale of that car,,,,not what is wrong with that car. Brought it to a second mechanic. But one of the passages might have had some trash in it. 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. Nic. But that is all. Also how does a dealerships diagnose if a vehicle is eligible for extended timing chain warranty? The documentation claimed that it would take one minute for the VANOS cold start faults to appear. But, it will need to be adjusted and tested properly using genuine BMW software. My engine is N52 Changed the solenoid valves. 2002 M10 4-cylinder from 1962-1988, and N20/N26 has so many attributes to be legendary. He said he didnt see anything wrong with the oil circulating in the car. Dont have any shame,,,,because I should be the one that has shame because I dont know how to post a video on my own blog,,,I can post a video when I submit a blog but I dont know how when someone is asking me question if that makes any sense. I tried to reset vanos with no success. 133E10 -permanent valvetronic system: deactivated, adjustment fault too frequent The car has 176,000 kilometers or roughly 110,000 miles. Idk what to do at this point im devastated. For reasons I dont understand the faults are cleared. It has the N26 engine, factory warranty has expired. 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. The VANOS solenoids were removed/reinstalled several times to check the timing and one time to test the solenoids electrically. I know I might be looking at replacing Vanos Actuator, central valve or the whole vanos unit. Emissions Warranty coverage that applies. Page 2 of 4 The connector may have a removable cover. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 130304 Intermittent VANOS (variable cam shaft timing) exhaust: control fault, camshaft stuck 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. 131908-VANOS inlet: cold start, Position not reached. Id rather not pay more money. It appears to be a relatively simple, .5 hr swap. I thinks it just some random fault that comes up. Thanks for any input. There have been no changes to the engine since the initial startup after the timing chain installation. My 2013 328i was doing the same thing. Next day scanned and found codes 120208 (charging pressure control, plausibility pressure too high) and 120408 (charging pressure control, deactivation: pressure build-up blocked. The exhaust cam had the following desired/actual degrees: 0.6/-9, 20/17, 11/9, 20/17. It revs fine but with the turbo disabled a drive around the block is at a pedestrian pace. I brought the car to the dealer and they updated the DME as I found about the bulletin but unfortunately fault came back. 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. (not including CAS) now I have a question for you and hoping to get a direction. 130308 The BMW N20 is a 1.6 and 2.0 L (98 and 122 cu in) turbocharged four-cylinder DOHC petrol engine with variable valve lift and variable valve timing which replaced the N53 (or BMW N52 in some markets) and was produced from 2011 to 2017 by BMW. 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. If so, can i buy the warranty for a used car now? The oil and filter were changed along with the timing chain. Got it replaced for half of the price in warranty, consider also the timing chain replace if needed. its really a shame that BMW does not step up. You can't just bolt it up and clear the fault. CenterNet / Aftersales Portal / Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming. Learn how your comment data is processed. Do you think is this something related to eccentric shaft sensor? 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. You could replace the tensioner if you like,,,you should be ok since your car was probably built in 2015.,,,,you could ask your local dealership on what they think about your car and the timing chain issue. 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. It was somewhat cold today around 20 degrees. Maybe the function test is different with cold start faults present. Today I changed Chain tensioner as preventative maintenance, but soon I start the car, I got Drivetrain Malfunction. Hello did you ever resolve that issue? Look into loose connectors. Hi Andreas, This question has appeared in your blog before. How do you check the oil pressure? 61 00 720 Refer to KSD2 Programming / encoding control unit(s) 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 only odd result is that the desired angles of 0 and 0.6 had actual angles that were off by ~8 degrees. Am I free of concern? 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. 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. 130108 hi, Whether the engine is cold or warm, the VANOS faults appear within 15 seconds of startup. Hi, I recently bought a 2012 X1 xDrive28i. 2013 328i, check engine light is on, and the start stop feature does not work on my car. 1d2404 Map thermostat, activation, line disconnection 2. Yes go to the dealership and tell them about the issue and the bulletin. I have the alignment tool to lock the crankshaft, camshafts and impulse sending wheel. My car have no error code, product 4/2012 with no tune. I have a N20 Engine/ 328i April 2013 / F30, the dash states drivetrain malfunction and the check engine light went on. I have a 2015 x1 with an April 2015 manufacture date. In sports mode, or when driving more active in doesn't come on. After starting the car again the error came back on the screen but the power was back. iTrader: ( 0) After change chain tensioner - Drivetrain Malfunction. They are similar to those that are used in BMW N55. Car start very well but no power and check engine light on code po52b. 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. Good day. Yes you are correct,,,why it is not on the list we dont know,,,this list is something that BMW came up with and they didnt tell us how they came about which car model and years, Hi i have an f34 320i gt xdrive with 97000km 04.07.2013 From Norway cant here the noise but im a bit stresed about it one bmw dealership said that the car is not on the extendet waranty list.Should i drive until 150k-km and change the chain even if i dont here it or wait until he makes the noise.If is x-drive does it get used faster then Rw.And why so many 328I afected and not so many 320i? 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? You only touched an accessories belt part. Im getting error codes 120408 Charging Pressure Control: Switched off. Hello and thank you for your various articles on the n20 engine. If so, can I buy the warranty for the used car now? Hi,,,yes your car is not on the list but that doesnt mean that it still has this problem,,,and since your car is 4 wheel drive the chain is not being used more it is the same on both 4 wheel drive and rear wheel drive,,,,now if you want to keep the vehicle it is a good idea to replace the timing chain and rails and oil pump chain for safety reasons. Today my engine shut off while I was driving. I cannot seize why the 320i has the issue however 220i should be similar engine N20 and not listed is it because of different KWH or what ? How do I approach the dealer saying I hear a noise and whatnot for them to fix it while it is still under warranty? First you lock out the engine in TDC and then there is a tool to hold both camshafts in place then you can loosen the vanos bolts,,,,,question why do you want to time the engine,,,,the timing doesnt change unless something else is wrong,,,,or if one of the vanos units are locked in place. Other Repairs Jul 8, 2020. Maybe not as loud as before but still noisy. 131808 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached Entdecken Sie SKF VKMA38227 Keilrippenriemensatz Keilriemen Satz Keilriemensatz fr BMW in der groen Auswahl bei eBay. I have a f10 2013 528i x drive with 105k miles on it , The engine makes a rattling noise when cold and its not as loud when the car warms up but when driving at around 1-25 mph their is a whining noise coming from the engine. Im thinking the dealership is just not interested in fixing it. check out the. Its hard to say without performing some test with a diagnostic equipment. Hi, thank you for the reply. The Bank 1 on the definition refers to the side of the engine that has the cylinder #1. Also after cold start also misfire error pops up. 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. 130f11 Glossary of Emission Coverage attachment for more information. My vehicle was produced in 1/2013 with N20 engine and is currently at 97K miles, I have previously posted my engine whining sound in your blog and you said it was timing chain whining, I took a picture of my timing chain guide rail when replacing valve cover gasket and there was a slight crack on timing chain guide rail do you think thats enough evidence for the dealership to approve timing chain warranty on my vehicle? Thanks. 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. It would get to 17% and quit. Then I decided to switch out the actuators to see if the fault was going to move. He indicated it was a timing chain waiting to fail- do you agree? Do u recommend changing the tensioner as preventive maintenance? are the codes it wont start i have a timing chain set on the way have you seen any of these engine survive after Then I changed the exhaust cam gear and the solenoid. It gave the code 2D61 VANOS Outlet control, position not reached. 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. 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. Its a possibility that the motor could be saved,,,,but it would take a lot of money and time,,,there has been some people of done their own DIY and fixed the engine depending on what is damaged,,,if it is just the timing chain,rails , oil pump and hopefully the bearing arent bad and no damage to the pistons and valves the repairs might not be that bad,,,,you have to realize you have 176k miles which is a lot.,,,and what about the transmission is that next to fail? Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do But when I try to test VANOS data via ISTA it gives no data, only 0. Thanks again. P0115; BMW 10AA40 Coolant-temperature sensor, electrical: no signal P112A; BMW 10AA50 Coolant-temperature sensor, plausibility: engine temperature in rel. 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. 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. This is due to a diagnostic programming error in the DME. One last question about dirty oil. This documentation is not necessary when part of an approved Technical Service repair procedure; Im in california and Im planning to buy a used 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i (F25). but after 3-4 minutes these fault codes with a message -Drivetrain problem comes in the display. Dash lights up with transmission gear exclamation point and lift ramp both in yellow. Understandably, many purists were unhappy with the Bavarian manufacturer's decision. SI B12 15 13 How can fuel be the cause? https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158 1/6/2014 P052B; BMW 131501 VANOS, inlet, cold start: not controllable P1325; BMW 132408 VANOS, exhaust: camshaft not at locking position at start . The boost disable was cleared by itself. Hi. I had to replace the valve lifters. I have maintained it meticulously. Sorry there are no replacement bolts for the N20 vanes unit that I know of,,,,,yes they are aluminum,,,the N20 and N26 vanes unit are not common to break not like the older one on N51 and N52, No, no During a recent oil change & tire rotation service visit, my regular BMW service establishment (non-dealership) let me know my timing chain was loose and I should get it checked out at the local BMW dealership. Would there be a difference between our 2 continents with regard to production? I guess I can continue to enjoy the car and see what happens or sell it. repairs to the engine valve train 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. Just replaced timing chain and oil pump module on n20 13 528i xdrive. within the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty and this coverage extends beyond the The Service Engine Soon lamp and Engine Malfunction warning are illuminated, and the vehicle The oil filter element appears to collapsed / sucked in at the center. There were no faults. The oil was black though. If performing other ISTA diagnostics and related test plans results with eligible and covered In US the N20/N26 timing chain extended limited warranty is 7 years/70000 miles, so what is extended coverage available in your country? 2013 BMW X1 E84 WITH N2O MOTOR 11400ML This test sets a desired crankshaft angle for the VANOS and measures the actual angle. N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME Technical Service It is a total mystery (to me) as to why it works now. I am also concerned , like every other n20 owner, that it will grenade eventually. 131401 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Non-adjustable the battery charger is required to be attached before performing the Vehicle Test. 3. 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. Car history: before selling the car last owner took it to BMW, changed oil and filters, rear tires and spark plugs. It also features dual VANOS, valvetronic, and direct injection. 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. Or maybe the fuel that would be implicated! Any comments/tips on both, car only has 49k miles. The problem could be caused by the fuel destroying the plastic guide. Up to that point the engine was smooth as silk!! Specific eligible repairs may also be covered by the terms of the Federal, State or BMW Emissions If one of the applicable faults listed above is stored in the DME then continue with the . When engine starts cam shaft on exhaust goes all the way to the end. The values changed. Hi, I ask because here ethanol is not too widespread and should not represent more than 1% of vehicles on the gasoline market. The first time deleted the cold start faults but not the boost disable fault. Wont restart. It has never been in an accident and the body is in excellent shape. everything in the vehicle works extremely well. Dealer wants almost 300 euro to check the timing chain. 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? Was it how the faults were cleared that made the difference? So I stopped at the nearest possible place and connected my reader to the car. I dont want to sell the car because nobody is going to give me what I bought it for. BMW replaced the motor and shipped it to us in AZ from Virginia. Coasting to a stop the engine suddenly died and would not restart. i am getting the following error codes on my 2013 BMW X3 (107k miles): This is not a recall. Thank you again. diagnosis system checking faults) Thanks for the input, do you think dealership will take my picture as evidence and approve chain replacement? Code 130308 VANOS Exhaust Control fault position reached The engine sounds exactly the same as the first time it started after the timing chain installation. Do you replace the units in such case, or do you know a trick to lose them? 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. FM pistons with negative bias of piston ring are also installed in this motor. Code 120408 Charging Pressure control Switch off as consequence My 2013 X3 28i timing chain was replaced by BMW (no cost to me) in January 2019 at 107,000 km. Is there a way to test this? Here is the list of cars that have the 7/70 timing chain extension. Hi Chip.. Did you ever come across a step by step procedure in doing this? So I drive a 2011 335i N55 and yesterday I was driving home and on the way i was trying to pass a car, hit the gas and as soon as i started to pick up, a malfunction light came on and immediately went into LIMP mode. Common Symptoms Increase in fuel consumption Poor engine performance Possible misfire on start-up Cold start issues Possible Causes There are several possible causes for this code, such as: Damaged camshaft position sensor Defective crankshaft position sensor Im wondering do I need to have the 7/70 warranty to get BMW covered on this timing chain issue? 5%? not have the latest software. which consists of the last 7 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). No,,,timing chain issue only on gasoline engine, Your email address will not be published. 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. My daughters 2013 survived. Andreas first and foremost thank you for sharing your knowledge. Please advice me how can I go about with the local dealer? Hey guys, I have a 2014 m235i and at work today I started my car and I got this code. 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. 176000km is only 110000 miles, that is a shame that such a nice compact power house(N20/N26 that is) can go bust in such young age, BMW really should step up and recall all the affected N20/N26 with defective parts. 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. 120408: Boost pressure control, cut off pressure rise blocked. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour. [ Copyright 2013 BMW of North America, Inc. ] 2D5A VANOS, intake, control fault, camshaft jammed I am not sure if it was the wrong filter. Thank you in advance. 130108 VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached It all depends are your production date of your car,,,you can also tell the dealer about this bulletin. Maybe I should replace them? Hello, 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. Its hard to say what the problem is with out hearing and driving the car,,,,I dont think the noise is timing chain because that makes a whining noise,,,the only leak could be a exhaust leak but you said the steering also shakes,,,have you had the tires and rims checked make sure rims are not bent,,,also check the rear transmission mount make sure they are not cracked or broken,,,also check the drive belt tensioner could be a problem. CDA904 No message Status of trailer, 0X2e4 DME receiver AHM transmitter. 2D55 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable Ive enjoyed your blog and I hope you will start posting again. Seems like the locking pins are stuck. Intake Camshaft: Installation faulty. The improved DME software was introduced Perform a vehicle test. Neither the VANOS units nor the solenoids have been replaced. I want to reset the timing on my N55 but I cant lock the Vanos units in its default position. 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 have changed timing chain on 2013 BMW 328i xdrive this is the codes Im getting 131501 120408 131908 . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I would go to the dealer and have the engine scanned to see what fault came up,,,better to be safe then sorry. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. I used my scope when inserting the crank pin holder and i assumed the hole in the flywheel closest to cams at tdc was the locking point, Is this correct? Hi Im wondering do I need to have a 7/70 warranty to get BMW cover for this problem? It looks like the car is on this recall list. Required fields are marked *. Hello BMW technician, I know there is a lawsuit going on with N20 timing chain in NJ District Court If so, can I buy the warranty for the used car now? 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. 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. F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34 2008 BMW 128I [0.00] Check engine light DTC 131501. When the VANOS units were removed there was no visible trash. Can the N20 Vanos valve be replaced through the actuator hole without removing the valve cover and locking the cams? another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead. Example: P1055 Hex Codes are typically given by more advanced scanners. should I buy timing lock kit to lock the cams and cranksshaft in place? 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. What is your opinion about the above? https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158 1/6/2014 The extended warranty runs out in December. Opened oil pan and checked pick up screen. 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. It cannot be timing. Exhaust Camshaft: Installation faulty. 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#: Cheers. The dealership should be interested in fixing it because it means money for the tech and for the dealership,,,,that doesnt make any sense. 130104 VANOS, intake, control fault, camshaft jammed It definitely isnt a prominent/dangerous rattling sound like in the video Jack posted on Aug 30. 00 00 006 Refer to KSD2 Performing vehicle test (with vehicle I dont know who to believe the P2609 is for intake heater circuit which doesnt make any sense on your car,,,and now the dealership telling you he took a borescope and told you no oil circulating that is hard to do when you can see the oil pump or the oil pressure with out hooking up a oil pressure gauge,,,this all doesnt make any sense to me,,,,the dealer should of told you what faults the car has and what is causing the faults. Your email address will not be published. But the solutions havent worked for me. By any chance do you know how long will the dealerships receive this extended warranty info after the case settles? Page 1 of 4 It idles fine and sounds much better than before. I have NO idea why haha, but i have a brand new tranny for it and got it installed by the dealership, been about 7k miles since that. Please help! Thanks, The charge pressure fault is probably due to the the vanos fault,,,,it looks like you replaced all the general stuff already and you are sure the timing is correct,,,,,you said the engine had low water damage what does that mean,,,is it possible the exhaust camshaft is binding,,,,you might want to check the exhaust camshaft journal caps. Reduced power" warning, 745i 2002 - Engine Malfunction - reduced power, If this is your first visit, be sure to Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. So I was just under by kilometers and by time (Delivery was Aug 2012). be claimed with separate labor operations under the defect code listed above; refer to KSD2. and cam shaft are not in alignment any more. Yes, for mine BMW was due to a fault to the timing chain tensioner. Cost for the strap $7.49. Code 131501 Variable camshaft timing control VANOS intake cold start- not controllable WARRANTY INFORMATION F34 Page 4 of 4 There are locking pins integrated inside the units. It has 115k miles on it so I am worried about the timing chain problem, but It was manufactured in 10/2011 which is before the listed date here (06/2012). If BMWNA does not fix this N20/N26 TC issue, a chunk of remaining faithfuls will deflect to other brands. Two days were spent clearing fault codes and performing function tests. and if necessary, also Thank you!! Charging pressure control: Switch-off as consequence if you can direct me in the right path I will really appreciated . The intake cam had the following desired/actual degrees: 0/-8, -20/-20, -10.4/-10, -20/-20 and -10.4/-10. 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