- Nick at Pelican Parts. Once you figure out what is missing, it will be easier to diagnose. Meanwhile everything was cleaned, new service done, new plugs, filters, etc. - Nick at Pelican Parts. The drivers door cannot be locked manually using the key outside but presiding the lock key control on the center of the dash locks all doors. Customer complaint of CEL and "seems to lack power". - Both feel almost perfect idle but uplugging intake seems better. I would suggest you grab a repair manual, you should own one. Let me know I really appreciated! I have noticed when the light turns on I am always on the highway. I would replace the parts they suggested and replace the oil, as they suggested. Modern DMEs controls rpm too well. I also changed the oil and the filter many times in a row and it was always really black and dirty. I ended tracing the problem by spraying a propane tester on intake. The vehicle has 91k miles. Cleared code again but returned. If the problem follows, replace the solenoid. If I had taken the advice of the BMW service advisor I dealt with first, I would still be out of luck with the repairs. It seems the issue is related to the accelerator pedal and the noise sounds like something is loose under the car. Check the hole for debris. - Nick at Pelican Parts. What direction should I look into? They can figure out what part or repair kit you need. before fitting new parts i would check oil is clean and filter , also pull out the oil solonoid and clean the gauze filters on it they do get crud then throw up fault codes like that, also worth doing a oil pressure test,, i change oil and filter on mine around no more than 10k but 8k better and filter,, the engine gets a kicking from how hot the prince engine runs ie 112c max out normally around 104c,. The only issue is now the MPG has dropped about 20% from pre-fixing. I put the key into the car and push the start button. I have confirmed continuity of the servomotor wiring, but wasn't getting a voltage reading above a 1v at its plug even while engine running. It's possible. Here is a pro-level article on fuel trim (I found) and it has multi-parts, including testing. Engine light no longer comes on and the car accelerates VERY smoothly. Recently replaced the eccentric shaft position sensor and a camshaft sensors, any thoughts? Power curve seems ok and the care is driving well. Hello, friends! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. - Nick at Pelican Parts. How long until it goes away. Are you thinking that this rattle is coming from inside the engine? If so how many of them and what is the link? It could be displaying it wrong. Or is there more damage to the engine and have to start looking more into it
First time I own a BMW don't know much about German cars, help please, That code usually isn't associated with a noise, unless something mechanical has failed. Hello
I have a problem with my bmw e92 325i 2007 n52b25. With reference to your reply on 20th April 2016. The DME controls it and the max values are not published. Except cold start idle would still hiccup until it adjusted to regular idle at 600 rpm and would be smooth. Hello,
My 2006 e90 325i with 109,000 miles has an inconsistent idle in the mornings, after sitting overnight. Then, I would inspect the mechanical timing of the engine. What vehicle are you working on? It has to be replaced. You'll have to check camshaft timing desired verse actual values. what should I do? Provide to get notified when a staff member responds to your question. Thanks Pelicanparts! And there is a hose on it coming from the vent valve. Hi Nick,
I have a E93 2008 which has error code 2A99 Crankshaft Position Sensor; Outlet Camshaft; Correlation - Intermittent. any ideas? They are responsible for direct oil flow to the VANOS actuator and can become restricted over time on high mileage engines. Especially with the engine temp fault code. I've got 87k miles on the clock and sometimes the car will start straight away other times i need to let the fuel pump prime and then wait 4-5 seconds before starting. Here is a list of the check control messages:
Got it, thank you. - Nick at Pelican Parts. did you do the vanos screens as suggested ? There does not seem to be much coming from the solenoids when I clean them. I would start by checking the DME for fault codes. Checked solenoid and cam sensor all good. the car start chocking and die lol is it normal? I would check spark, fuel and compression on all cylinders. Resistance is not a good test for solenoids. 2011 BMW 335i Xdrive N55 Turbo - getting CEL 2D60 + 2C58 error code only on cold start where RPM fluctuates up and down and throws error at lower end of RPM fluctuations If I rev engine to 2-3 k upon cold start for 2-3 minutes, I can then let it idle and it will be fine with no code thrown. You will want to check desired verse actual camshaft angle. Possibly a bad DME or DME power or ground supply. Engine Runs Fine At All Times 2F57 Oil-Pressure Control Valve, Activation Current 2F5F Oil Pump, Mechanical Current 287D VANOS Intake: Actuator Movement Current I got this mini with MIL off, and oil light and message on and off while cruising, oil pressure at the sensor is at 1500 to 2500 rpm 25 psi to 90 psi. I had it hooked up to a snap on OBD reader, checked the
spark plugs, coils and everything. The engine improved slightly but still shakingmisfiring. took the car to an independant garage for diagnosos..his computer is saying cylinder 1 is misfiring. I did try replacing tmap sensor on intake charge pipe,map sensor,and cleaned the vanos solenoids. - Nick at Pelican Parts. I would check spark, fuel and compression on all cylinders. Here is a pro-level article on fuel trim (I found) and it has multi-parts, including testing. Also the engine oil light comes off and on. It will have the procedure, special tools and torque specs. Being a woman.I have paid outrageous prices on my German cars Porsche and BMX X3.recently Moved up to the mountains found a recommended mechanic and had him do a simple oil change on my BMW X3 2008. Check the review on their website from the pros that use it. You can try the engine oil treatments here: https://www.atscarbonclean.com/ They have been working great at unjamming and cleaning VANOS systems. I need replace my 2 Vanos solenoid for my BMW, E90 2007 318i Vin number WBAVA51000VB04473, Im not the best with part numbers, I am the technical question person. Could you tell me what frequency should I be looking at when engine is warm and what should be when engine gets hot and the fan should be working and at what temperature the fan supposedly be turning on. Checked and actuated the valvetronic motor with my scanner, and reset the adaptions - no issues there. Sounds like an engine misfire. Give our parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. As suggested swop the 2 solenoids over and cleared the code. They can get it for you in single bottles I bet. Managed to get it to run and get to work, but thinking it sounds like these solenoids? Concentrating on 2A87 I decided to clean exhaust VANOS solenoid. Hey guys,
First of all, I need to say - thank you for every detailed tutorial, learned alot with you for the past year. I also cheque the oil cap, fuel cap. I would check mechanical timing. - Nick at Pelican Parts, I just changed the oil.. no check engine lught anymore.. maybe the dirty oil made it tough for the solenoid to get a reading, Dirty oil is bad for VANOS components. Hi, I've got a 2008 E92 325i N53 engine. Three days later the car has not thrown any codes but surge has come back and idling is even more erratic and you can even hear the bad "looping/cycling" sound in the engine and through the exhaust. I had the No. I am confused and that's why I need your advise because the vehicle has been serviced but the knocking sound is still present and oil light on. Could be an issue with the fuel pump. The car had indicators "Engine malfunction with adverse effect on exhaust emissions" lit up two times in two weeks, and also two times indicator "Full engine power is no longer available" along with bad shaking at idle. While driving the other day the car started bucking badly so I pulled over and the idle was pretty poor. The light comes on and goes off by itself. Contact AA if you have an older tune and this issue. I have replaced crank position sensor and intake cam position sensor already, with no change in behavior. - Nick at Pelican Parts, 328xi 2007 e90
Just got the car today and they scan the car and told me i had oil problem. After tank replacement and filling cooling system with distilled water I started momentarily the engine without connecting the air intake sensor. however i reset the code it was perfectly fine and the next day the light went on again. The C prefixed fault code designates a chassis fault. I also have a bit higher fuel cons than I should have 1-2 liters higher. Thanks for the Info. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Hi Guys, Kindly assist me with this fault on my 2005 BMW 745i, there is no acceralation , Engine fault! btw i'm the guy with the 316, If you're mot getting voltage at the motor, the issue may be with the fuse that feeds it, or the DME. There may be a worn chain guide or timing may have jumped. When I have to take of engine does to respond to accelerator unless I take off very gently. You will need to monitor desired and actual VANOS actuation. 2006 Z4 E85 3.0si. if noise still present, check engine oil pressure. Could be a faulty VANOS actuator on the camshaft or a mechanical timing fault. Using your scan tool. - Nick at Pelican Parts, 2008 E91 N52 SportWagon . can a weak battery reading 12.32 V cause a Vanos code? - Nick at Pelican Parts. Hoping they are connected thou. As of right now it reads: vanks position inlet 76.8cr, vanos positon exhaust -115 cr, vanos adaption inlet -0.0cr ,and vanos adaption exhaust -1.5cr, The DME will display the desired angle and actual. Hello Nick. Love your website and advise! About a month ago I had a misfire, loss of power and eventually went into limp mode, a fault code has come up saying misfire on cylinder 1. - Nick at Pelican Parts. At cold start up my car has a rattling noise for about 2-4 seconds. if the faults return you will have to dig deeper. Since then, I've had two brief episodes of jerking, one in 1st gear, one in reverse. Thanks, Nothing more than what it is in the article. bimmerfest.com is not in any way affiliated with Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. - Nick at Pelican Parts, I've got an E92, 2007. The oil pump failed and I had to buy another engine. what do you think i should just replace both vanos and call it a day. Sure, if you want. Check timing via a bmw scan tool, is desired same as actual? If it was a worn mechanic componet can its been posible to run just fine at a 10 mile and up speed? I have to mention the solenoid I replaced is genuine. But from everything I've read, I thought that my engine - the N52B30 - has the hot wire sensor. Any advice would be appreciated! - Nick at Pelican Parts. The two stalling episodes happened far apart. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Any ideas? https://us.autologic.com/news/bmw-vanos-system-fault-testing-and-diagnosing
Also can the brain box and oil sensor cause this issue? Im not the best with part numbers. A forum community dedicated to BMW owners and enthusiasts. I hope they read this and know that the solenoids are covered. Anyway decided to pull the valve cover to check timing. I also swapped them when re-installing. the car is in engine malfunction reduced power mode. Appreciate your advice. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Once I get new parts again I will try it and post the results here. Sounds like an engine misfire. I replaced spark plugs after code pointed to them. Obviously, you haven't seen or heard the problem, but are you able to tell whether driving it 4-5 miles to another shop with "over-retarded timing" is likely to cause further damage? You would have a VANOS position code if it were faulty. First off, I would remove the belt and see if the car makes the noise. So my question is: is it possible that i need to replace also the sparks plug? My Key fob is dead, my car battery also died. - Nick at Pelican Parts. It is common. https://us.autologic.com/news/bmw-vanos-system-fault-testing-and-diagnosing - Nick at Pelican Parts, Okpulling my hair oute92 335i, 2007car started running rough at various times and throwing codesp1554 being the most prominent. I would double check the part numbers of your vehicle. That can be due to sludge or jamming. - Nick at Pelican Parts, my m3 e90 emission light came on garage put fault code reader in no fault came up but their was a loss of power, There is a code stored, likely. other than the one time of engine code, nothing at this moment. If this mechanic used an aftermarket filter and the wrong oil would it have thrown these codes and run as bad as it has ?? - Nick at Pelican Parts, hie I have a bmw 318i 2001 model when starting it during the morning it starts fine but will hesitate idling at times cutting off completely but if I start it whilst depressing the accelerator slightly it doesn't cut out and if I rev it and let it idle it then begin to idle just fine what could be the problem please help thanks, Could be a vacuum leak or broken intake air duct. 1. you will have to drill a hole into the broken bolt, then use an extractor to remove it. Can you send me the OBD P-codes or BMW fault codes with the last seven of your VIN? Any ideas what could be causing this? Then it runs like a champ at all speeds the rest of the day including turbo boost with no issues. I would have the keys tested using a BMW scan tool. I'm wondering if faulty wiring could be the cause or some mechanical play in the camshaft itself. 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