bmw n20 131501
due to a low oil pressure and chain noise.now iam having inlet and outlet vanos dtc . Sorry for the confusion, No, Yes it should,,,,but sometimes some random faults might still be their, The service engine light has not cleared. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158. So I have an US 2013 BMW sdrive28i with 109k miles build date 02/2013. If you are interested here is the rest of the story. i took it to a euro car guy that i know he flashed the transmission and that solved the problem, did you get it sorted I, having the same faults. I remove the spark plugs all 4 complete soaked and i also remove the Dinan piggy back complete and connect harness direct to DME I also replace the DME with use one [CLONE] still no start but i notice when i crack one of the injector line the fuel pressure is very low which normal be busting out the lines, fuel pump shaft is not broken and no DTC. Defect Code: 11 36 01 96 00 131501 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Non-adjustable 131808 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Position not reached . Changed the solenoid valves. 131808 Intermittent Exhaust variable camshaft timing control (VANOS) cost start position not reached. 130108 VANOS, intake, control fault, position not reached Search button, and then enter the applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR code field. I hate to take it to the junk yard. Yes you can check the oil pressure,,,also when the mechanic performed the timing chain repairs the oil pan was off and hopefully he checked the oil pump screen for and debris and cleaned it out. Just realized the cut off is February 2015, not 2014. 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. Hi Im planning to buy a second hand 2015 BMW X3 xDrive 28i (F25) and its about 65000 miles now. Reprogram the vehicle ISTA/P 2.51.0 or higher. 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. When engine starts cam shaft on exhaust goes all the way to the end. I had 2014 328i and having no issue yet so far,but im concern about the timing chain since my car is on the list of having problems with the timing chain,i checked the vin number to see if there is a recall for that and did not see anything,what should i do to double check ?should i go to dealership and just tell them about this bulleti? Cleaned spark plugs and as the mileage was 65000 so I changed the timing chain with a TOOL also. thanks, You might want to look at the timing chain on a N20,,,that can cause a lot of different problem, Your email address will not be published. So far I reset it and it's gone and drove it like 30 miles but kinda worried . cover and expose some wires and by moving around stuff they was rubbing together and i had the battery connect at that time too.need some help please thank in advance, Ok,,,,you said you smell gas and black smoke out of the exhaust, and you have wiring harness damage to Dinan piggy back,,,I would think this is your problem the harness is damaged and can be causing your problem with the fuel injectors dumping to much fuel into the engine,,,you can remove the spark plugs and see if they are fuel soaked to verify this problem,,,,I dont know if you can remove the Dinan piggy back and put it back to stock.,,,I hope this helps, Update on my car was other human error wrong timing was locking the camshaft with lobs facing down, i correct it and veh stated up right away..THANKS for taking time to assess me. You think BMWNA would cover timing chain here if brought in for inspection? Seems like this is on the list. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. hi, The hardcore BMW fan base could not help but fall in love with the spritely performance offered by this upgraded engine. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. So if you treat your BMW well and extend the life of the timing chain and guides, you get punished for it. I took it to the dealership for a diagnostic test and check-up. This is due to a diagnostic programming error in the DME. Or will my timing chain, etc. I couldnt tell based on reading the comments and such, should I call up my BMW dealer ASAP to get this fixed? With the engine running the function test for the exhaust and intake VANOS passes. I know I might be looking at replacing Vanos Actuator, central valve or the whole vanos unit. I have a N20 Engine/ 328i April 2013 / F30, the dash states drivetrain malfunction and the check engine light went on. I have a 2013 528xi. I appreciate your help. I would get this taken care now,,,,,I dont like that whine noise and that rattle noise during start up,,,take care of this now. https://www.bmwtis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/158 1/6/2014 Cost for the strap $7.49. Emissions Warranty coverage that applies. Hi. Did this on the intake side. The oil and filter were changed along with the timing chain. Maybe I should replace them? There are no timing codes. The 7 years/70000 miles extended limited warranty follows the VIN, so if the 2015 X3 is on the list, the N20/N26 engine will be covered. This could be a fuel issue,,,but BMW is not saying anything about the problem. she said light came on oil pressure error stop immidiatly 2011 BMW 535i [0.00] 535i drivertrain malfunction. You referenced this TSB in your comment to Ronnie back in 2017. 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. 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. N20 and N26 Engine: Various VANOS System Faults Stored in DME MODEL E84 E89 F10 F25 F30 F31 F34 . During highway driving the car drives fine. E84 and E89: So I stopped at the nearest possible place and connected my reader to the car. Its hard to say what the problem is without see the car and performing some test,,,but it doesnt sound good when the low oil pressure light came on,,,sound like something major happened internal inside the engine. which consists of the last 7 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Hello! 131908-VANOS inlet: cold start, Position not reached. Page 2 of 4 I went to the shop today to see what codes it was and i got a code: P13C0. This seems correct, but I'm looking to avoid removing the valve cover. procedure outlined below. 1c0102 Looks all good. Thanks you! F10, F25, F30, F31 and F34: CAUSE Opened oil pan and checked pick up screen. What's even more exciting about the N20 engine is that this four-cylinder engine is capable of generating a stunning power of 240 HP and a sizzling torque of 260 lb-ft. F010-13-07-506 for the F10 I just can't find a procedure on removing the valve cover and locking down the cams. The intake cam had the following desired/actual degrees: 0/-8, -20/-20, -10.4/-10, -20/-20 and -10.4/-10. Previous posts of timing chain upgrade explains my experience. It is still worth inquiring about at your local dealership. bimmerfest.com is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. How do I approach the dealer saying I hear a noise and whatnot for them to fix it while it is still under warranty? 1; 120408 Charging pressure control: switch-off as consequence Then I decided to switch out the actuators to see if the fault was going to move. its really a shame that BMW does not step up. My car, BMW 320i 2014 with N20 Engine, with 33K Miles on the clock, is just broke down with a drive train error. This turbocharged 2.0L inline-four was considered a replacement to the BMW N52 a naturally-aspirated, inline-six engine. Yes took off the valve cover 3 times so far. Hello BMW Technician, I have a 2011 BMW 535i with N55 engine. When I go to accelerate now, the engine lags. Or turbo charger, Do you guys fix the issue ?! Tried new battery. Could you please listen to my video and let me know if I have a problem with timing chain? Timing is performed by the timing chain. Cheers, Also, I had the whole transmission replaced at 42K miles when I bought it. When retrieving BMW check engine light codes with an OBD II scan tool, proceed as follows: 1. The update can only be done at the dealer,,,you will only need a update if there is some kind of BMW recall on software or if at anytime your car might need some other repair which might call for a update for the repairs.,,,your 2009 is a lot older system,,,that car is like Windows XP compared to Windows 10,,,,lol,,,there's a big difference both Next day scanned and found codes 120208 (charging pressure control, plausibility pressure too high) and 120408 (charging pressure control, deactivation: pressure build-up blocked. Suddenly the half yellow engine light came on and was telling me that reduced engine power bla bla. They unlock only when oil pressure is applied. The old oil filter was stuck onto the basket. Think I'll avoid this. Today I changed Chain tensioner as preventative maintenance, but soon I start the car, I got Drivetrain Malfunction. This TC issue really is so unfortunate, at a time when BMWAG is behind upstart like Tesla and old foes like Audi. He said he didnt see anything wrong with the oil circulating in the car. 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. 01-18-2020, 01:07 PM #2 mandd Autobahn East Join Date Usually the Vanos units lock in its default position when engine is turned off. Looking forward to the return of your blog. 2D61 VANOS, exhaust, control fault, position not reached 131908 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached The fault returns when its hot outside and comes back even faster when I turn on the air conditioning. Everything else works perfectly at 176,000km. PROCEDURE I say bad engineering or a BMW scam? Direksiyon kilidi/Kontak alteri BMW paralar 47738. Thank you in advance. Today I drove it 20 miles to several stores and it worked fine. N20 cylinder block is made of aluminum with two balance shafts and steel-plated cylinders. Please help! Loss of power and smoke on the exhaust when accelerating. I ask because here ethanol is not too widespread and should not represent more than 1% of vehicles on the gasoline market. 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 Thank you for your time and expertise. hello i have a 2013 bmw x3 from a family friend with n20 What should I do next? Dealer wants almost 300 euro to check the timing chain. 2D57 VANOS, intake, starting from cold: Position not reached This is a common issue on the N20 engine. also by any chance would you know the torque specs for this bolts? Hi, thank you for the reply. 130308 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. another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead. The timing was checked several times after installing the new chain. not have the latest software. Well, you could, but it's a slim chance you get the length of the rod exactly right. F10 2D54 VANOS, exhaust, starting from cold: Non-adjustable My question is, when I remove the central valve, will the timing chain or sprockets will slip their position? troubleshooting with the applicable test plan for the fault(s) stored. ISTA says these errors: Seem N20 engine dont like hight gear with low rpm, and seem like bmw set economy to lug the engine like that. E84 and E89 Ive search, alot of people have it problem but no solution.It dont like bmw :). Ok,,,if you have a sulve then you have a N26 which is ok,,,you need to tell the dealership that you hear a abnormal whine from the engine area and hopefully they do something about this timing chain issue. Just replaced timing chain and oil pump module on n20 13 528i xdrive. 96K views 5 years ago The BMW N54 and N52 typically have the most issues with this. 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. Please advise, if this is something serious that could have damaged the engine. I don't drive the car very aggressively, however i noticed that it didn't pull as hard as it used to a couple of days leading to the drivetrain malfunction. My engine is N52 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. In US the N20/N26 timing chain extended limited warranty is 7 years/70000 miles, so what is extended coverage available in your country? It definitely isnt a prominent/dangerous rattling sound like in the video Jack posted on Aug 30. 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. The head mechanics at BMW Santa Monica have no idea either. He indicated it was a timing chain waiting to fail- do you agree? If that helps you with anything! Also after cold start also misfire error pops up. Click on the Today my engine shut off while I was driving. I am not sure if it was the wrong filter. What codes would come up when the timing chain fails? 133E10 -permanent valvetronic system: deactivated, adjustment fault too frequent possible to remove the snap ring and take out the VANOS spool valve and clean it? The Service Engine Soon lamp and Engine Malfunction warning are illuminated, and the vehicle If the fault code for camshaft position sensor goes away or swaps position from intake to exhaust (or vice versa), the fault code is being caused by the VANOS solenoid. The starter and engine appear to make no attempt to start. I reside in Alberta as well. These are all pretty standard specs for most modern BMW engines. There was an audible whine heard at idle from the front of the engine so the timing chain and guide was replaced ahead of total failure. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 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. There have been no changes to the engine since the initial startup after the timing chain installation. are the codes it wont start i have a timing chain set on the way have you seen any of these engine survive after 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? Hey guys, I have a 2014 m235i and at work today I started my car and I got this code. It revs fine but with the turbo disabled a drive around the block is at a pedestrian pace. Got it replaced for half of the price in warranty, consider also the timing chain replace if needed. As there is a known TSB and the solenoid is VVT. 131401 No I dont think it is covered,,,and what lifetime of the vehicle are you talking about. It is a total mystery (to me) as to why it works now. I would go to the dealer and have the engine scanned to see what fault came up,,,better to be safe then sorry. one of the plug had corroded pins due to leaking pigtail from that Dinan harness and i got the DME clone. 2. Engine Ive change engine mount, spark plug, coil but problem is the same. I know impulse sending wheels and camshaft they need to be lined up using a special tool. Or do you think its just possible plastic bits of junk in the sump pump pick up? They look ok. Do you think it can be a ECU or software related issue? 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. Do I have to buy the extended warranty to get the timing chain replaced by BMW or the 7/70 warranty is for all bmw? Your email address will not be published. Jul 8, 2020. Can the N20 Vanos valve be replaced through the actuator hole without removing the valve cover and locking the cams? Enter the Chassis Number, Thats a good possibility thats the timing chain issue. Hello question I have 428xi n26 sulev f32 and I was looking at my key reader report and where it says Software version/updates section: I-level current integration level of vehicle F020-19-07-539. I still have under 70k miles and not reached 7 years. Should I worry about the timing chain issue? Is there possible timing not to be correct on the intake vanos unit?! 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? Work time (WT) labor operation 61 00 006 requires an individual punch time. I have checked timing multiple times, I found this article online and this is what Im thinking right now!! Turn the ignition on. I got this issue and luckily BMW covered it 100%. F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 / F34 / F36 (2012 - current). Hi, I recently bought a 2012 X1 xDrive28i. Hello there, loving your info. The short version of this story is that the car is working now. Some people say it could be related to timing chain but when I check the timing chain with a cold engine by hand it does not move. Hi, I own a 2012 BMW X1 that recently developed a timing chain problem. I fear that your 2012 X1 is now past the 7 year warranty limit. Im thinking the dealership is just not interested in fixing it. Is the fact that my vehicle is not on your list reassuring? Changed the oil filter and OIL. Code 131501 Variable camshaft timing control VANOS intake cold start- not controllable E89X-13 -11-505 for the E84 and E89 The engine is running and seems to run pretty good although its still has that ticking sound that it had before. Hi, I have a 2014 BMW 428i X drive coupe. Would you suspect this is more related to the software reprogram or is the timing off? unfortunately info on this N20 is almost none exist at best. designates changes to this revision What would happen if I resent the adaptations with increment wheel/. To determine if any applicable Federal, State or BMW Emissions Warranty coverage applies prior Yes, for mine BMW was due to a fault to the timing chain tensioner. 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. Now also Im sitting 3 months over then 7/70 mark! Im sorry,,,and I hate how BMW has handled the whole problem with the N20-N26 engine and timing chain issue,,,I understand your frustration with BMW and how they didnt take care of this known problem. Labor operation code 00 00 006 is a Main labor operation. The problem could be caused by the fuel destroying the plastic guide. Hello and thank you for your various articles on the n20 engine. Hello did you ever resolve that issue? Apr 14, 2022 BMW F30 328i 2013 N20 engine "Drivetrain malfunction etc" comes on occasionally. SITUATION I dont know if failing VANOS system should give any data to computer and should show somekind bad data or shouldnt show anything. 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. So I thing exhaust vanos is not working, or not working correctlycan I get in touch with you? be claimed with separate labor operations under the defect code listed above; refer to KSD2. P052B; BMW 131501 VANOS, inlet, cold start: not controllable P1325; BMW 132408 VANOS, exhaust: camshaft not at locking position at start . How does this help the car in what way? Now how I understand it is this is not a timing issue. Did you hear anything like this before? Hi bmwtechnician, Was it coincidental and maybe the bits of trash in the both VANOS spool valves cleared at the exact same time? And yes the crank wouldnt rotate after being inserted. 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? Fingers crossed!! The last oil change was two years ago but only 2200 miles were driven. Brought it to a second mechanic. 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. 130104 and cam shaft are not in alignment any more. There has to be a reason. This is not a recall. My engine is N52 I want to reset the timing on my N55 but I cant lock the Vanos units in its default position. Thank You very much for the reply !! 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. I dont expect we will put more than 5-6k kilometers per year on it. Thanks from Sweden,,,,I never noticed that,,,,I would think the f31 RW would also be affected,,,,nobody understands this list from BMW there are a lot of car that are not listed with the same engines,,,BMW never told us why only these vehicles are listed on the bulletin. I tried to reset vanos with no success. The process of deleting the faults and restarting the car was performed many times. The N20 is a 2.0L inline-4 single turbo engine that replaced the naturally aspirated 3.0L N52/N53. The extended warranty runs out in December. 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 ? The only fault was still the boost disable fault. He said the technician found this out by putting a scope in the engine but didnt explain it any further, nor did he address what the diagnostic code was for the sensor being on. 2002 M10 4-cylinder from 1962-1988, and N20/N26 has so many attributes to be legendary. I would like the tackle the Vanos issue first and go from there. Ok heres another vanos unit off a 2011 328 N51 engine,,,,this is the intake vanos unit that is now in several pieces,,,,the customer was just driving on the highway when the engine just lost power. 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. Ill check my gas cap but I need to clear this code. [ Copyright 2013 BMW of North America, Inc. ] The exhaust cam had the following desired/actual degrees: 0.6/-9, 20/17, 11/9, 20/17. Did they use a different timing chain guide before 06/2012 ? 131501 Variable camshaft timing control (VANOS) intake, cold start: not controllable. Thank You very much for your help. Four months later I got a drive train malfunction that turned on then went away after a day. 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? Code 120408 Charging Pressure control Switch off as consequence The details of the settlement if approved by court will extend timing chain and oil pump drive chain to 8 years/100000 miles(which ever comes first). 131501-VANOS inlet, cold start not consolable. Question,,,what is a DME clone,,,,is it a used DME?,,,,or a aftermarket replacement DME. or If so, can I buy the warranty for the used car now? I have a X1 E84 with the N20 engine. E84 BMW says I caused engine cease. Any comments/tips on both, car only has 49k miles. I want to make sure this issue is fixed. SHAME ON BMW!!!!! E84 and E89: Learn how your comment data is processed. CenterNet / Aftersales Portal / Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming. 61 00 730 Refer to KSD2 Programming/encoding control unit(s) 61 21 528 Refer to KSD2 Charging battery Any suggestions on what to check on the Vanos for the 131501 code? Code 130104 Vanos intake control fault camshaft stuck possible oil pump chain broken? The engine was low water damaged. For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to The BMW N20 is a 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine produced from 2011-2017, and was BMW's replacement for the naturally aspirated 3.0L 6-cylinder N52/N53 engines. He discovered it was the engine to chassis ground strap. My 2013 328i was doing the same thing. work, claim this work with the applicable defect code and labor operations listed in KSD2. Hi Im wondering do I need to have a 7/70 warranty to get BMW cover for this problem? I have a 2015 x1 with an April 2015 manufacture date. Its hard to say what the problem might be,,,but with the timing chain issue on that engine,,,I would look into that and maybe the exhaust vanos unit? Required fields are marked *. This time the desired angle was not a constant as in the previous tests. 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. Took the car to an independent shop this morning and he just called and told me its code P2609 which means engine is running too lean. Content on bimmerfest.com is generated by its users. Your email address will not be published. Not a good sign, had the same thing happen on 2013 X3. within the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty and this coverage extends beyond the I bought a used 2012 528i with 109k miles about 4 months ago. Yesterday when i was driving the car normally on the hwy the drivetrain malfunction popped up and car went into a reduced power mode. If governor works properly engine cant 9600 rpm. Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do 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). Andreas first and foremost thank you for sharing your knowledge. Stop and starting the car there is no difference. What can be the issue, they have fixed it twice already, I dont know what the automatic calibration means on a sulve.,,,on this P3195 code that isnt a factory code so I dont know what it means,,,you said BMW fixed the radiator what did they do to the radiator,,,,did they replace it,,,,you could have a t-stat issue causing a temperature problem with the radiator,,,or a water pump issue,,,,I need BMW codes,,, not P codes. no hesitation. I appreciate any input. This website is not affiliated with BMW AG in any way, and should not be confused with the websites of BMW AG, BMW M GmbH. Maybe not as loud as before but still noisy. Tried to read live camshaft sensors read ista says that currenty no data is sent from them to DME. iTrader: ( 0) After change chain tensioner - Drivetrain Malfunction. Wont restart. The boost control fault is caused by the vanos fault,,,you need to check into the the vanos faults to see whats going on. It idles fine and sounds much better than before. I am quite surprised to see that in Europe there is no one who has reported this problem, whereas with you in the United States it seems very frequent. Thank you. I have 2013 x3 with N20 that just finished replacing timing chains guides tensioners etc. Other engines may have this same scenario, but it's not typical. Most issues with this short version of this story is that the car bad engineering or BMW... 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