NHTSA ID Number: 10151171
Manufacturer Communication Number: B122614
TSB/Document Date: 2018-12-10
Summary
"VANOS Faults Stored in DME (Bosch
). The Service Engine Soon (MIL) is on and the engine could go into a reduced power mode with the ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" message displayed. NOTE: Exception to the following statement is the N55 engine produced prior to October 2011 which may exhibit unusual clattering noises in the area of the VANOS. One or more of the VANOS faults (listed in the attachment) are stored in the DME, although the engine is mechanically sound and no unusual noises can be heard from the VANOS area. Due to unfavorable Engine Position Management (EPM) parameters in the DME software, various VANOS control faults could be set. These control faults relate to implausible camshaft position (intake or exhaust), the camshaft stuck situation, or the camshaft angle offset to crankshaft outside the tolerance range. For vehicles with N55 engine produced up to October 2011 the bolts in the VANOS adjustment unit (intake or exhaust) may be loose or broken."
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SI B12 26 14
Engine Electrical Systems
March 2016
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 26 14 dated September 2014.
designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
VANOS Faults Stored in DME (Bosch)
MODEL
All models with the following engines and Bosch DME:
B38, N20, N26, N55, N63T, S55, and S63T
Produced to 10/31/15
SITUATION
The Service Engine Soon (MIL) is on and the engine could go into a reduced power mode with the
“Drivetrain Malfunction” message displayed.
NOTE: Exception to the following statement is the N55 engine produced prior to October 2011
which may exhibit unusual clattering noises in the area of the VANOS.
One or more of the VANOS faults (listed in the attachment) are stored in the DME, although the
engine is mechanically sound and no unusual noises can be heard from the VANOS area.
CAUSE
Due to unfavorable Engine Position Management (EPM) parameters in the DME software, various
VANOS control faults could be set.
These control faults relate to implausible camshaft position (intake or exhaust), the camshaft stuck
situation, or the camshaft angle offset to crankshaft outside the tolerance range.
For vehicles with N55 engine produced up to October 2011 the bolts in the VANOS
adjustment unit (intake or exhaust) may be loose or broken.
CORRECTION
ISTA diagnostic analysis and improved DME software if required
PROCEDURE
1.
Perform the recommended test plans using the latest version of ISTA (3.54 or higher).
Correct any VANOS hardware issues found, as indicated by the test plan.
2.
After performing necessary repairs, or in case the ISTA test plan is inconclusive,
program the vehicle using the appropriate version of ISTA/P as specified in the following
tables to achieve defined target integration levels.
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Table 1 - Engine B38
Fault codes
Model
ISTA/P version / Target
Integration Level
All (see attachment)
I12
2.53.0 / I001-14-07-500 or higher
Table 2 - Engine N20 and N26
Fault codes
Model
ISTA/P version / Target
Integration Level
E84, E89
2.53.0 / E89X-14-07-500 or
higher
F10
2.53.2 / F010-14-07-503 or
higher
F15, F25, F26
2.53.0 / F025-14-07-502 or
higher
F22, F23, F30, F31,
F32, F33, F34, F36
2.53.0 / F020-14-07-502 or
higher
E84, E89, F10, F15,
F18
3.57.0 / XXXX-15-11-500 or
higher
All (see attachment)
except faults 2D55 or 131501
Only faults 2D55 or 131501
Produced to October
2015
F22, F23, F25, F26,
F30, F31, F32, F33,
F34, F36- Produced
3.57.0 / F020-15-11-500 or
higher
to February 2013 and
Produced March
2014
to October 2015
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F22, F25, F30, F31,
F32, F33, F34
3.58.0 / F020-16-03-500 or
Produced from March higher
2013 to February 2014
Table 3 - Engine N55
Fault codes
Model
ISTA/P version / Target
Integration Level
E70, E71
2.51.2 / E070-13-07-506 or
higher
E82, E88, E90, E92,
E93
2.52.0 / E89X-14-03-500 or
higher
F07
2.53.2 / F001-14-07-503 or
higher
F10, F12, F13
2.53.2 / F010-14-07-503 or
higher
F25
2.53.0 / F025-14-07-502 or
higher
All
3.57.0 / XXXX-15-11-500 or
higher
With Continental high pressure
fuel pump*
All (see attachment)
except faults 2D55 or 131501
Only faults 2D55 or 131501
With Bosch high pressure fuel
pump*
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All (see attachment)
except faults 2D55 or 131501
E70, E71
2.54.0 / E070-14-11-500 or
higher
E82, E84, E88, E92,
E93
2.53.0 / E89X-14-07-500 or
higher
F01, F02, F07
2.53.2 / F001-14-07-503 or
higher
F06, F10, F12, F13
2.53.2 / F010-14-07-503 or
higher
F15, F25, F26
2.53.0 / F025-14-07-502 or
higher
F22, F30, F32, F33,
F34, F36
2.53.0 / F020-14-07-502 or
higher
All
3.57.0 / XXXX-15-11-500 or
higher
Fault codes
Model
ISTA/P version / Target
Integration Level
All (see attachment)
F01, F02, F07
3.56.0 / F001-15-07-501 or
higher
F06, F10, F12, F13
3.56.0 / F010-15-07-501 or
higher
Only faults 2D55 or 131501
Table 4 - Engine N63T
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F15, F16
3.56.0 / F025-15-07-501 or
higher
Fault codes
Model
ISTA/P version / Target
Integration Level
All (see attachment)
F80, F82, F83
2.53.0 / F020-14-07-502 or
higher
Fault codes
Model
ISTA/P version / Target
Integration Level
All (see attachment)
F06, F10, F12, F13
3.53.2 / F010-14-07-503 or
higher
Table 5 - Engine S55
Table 6 - Engine S63T
Fault codes Model ISTA/P version / Target Integration Level All (see attachment) F06, F10, F12,
F13 3.53.2 / F010-14-07-503 or higher
The different N55 variants can be determined by the reading the vehicle's plant integration level.
N55 with a Continental HDP is older (less) than xxxx-12-03-500.
N55 with a Bosch HDP is newer (equal to or higher) than xxxx-12-03-500.
The exception being the F30 which was only produced with a Bosch HDP beginning with plant
integration F020-11-11-500.
Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do
not have the latest software.
Always connect a BMW approved battery charger/power supply (SI B04 23 10).
For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to Centernet / Aftersales Portal /
Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming.
Note:
If VANOS control faults continue to set with the improved DME software, further diagnosis
will be necessary in order to identify the cause and make the correct repair.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light
Trucks or the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program.
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This repair is also covered by the terms of the State-specific Emissions Warranty (dependent on
vehicle model year and state of registration) that applies to the BMW models listed.
The BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty applies to BMW vehicles that have and are still
within the BMW Certified Pre-Owned coverage period, but beyond Emissions Warranty coverage
that applies.
Defect Code:
11 36 01 96 00
Camshaft Adjusting Unit (VANOS)
Fault code in diagnosis memory
(Warn. lamp on)
Or:
Defect Code:
11 36 01 37 00
Camshaft Adjusting Unit (VANOS)
Unpleasant noises
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
00 00 006
Refer to KSD2
Performing “vehicle test” (with vehicle
diagnosis system – checking faults)
Refer to KSD2
Connect an approved battery
charger/power supply (indicated in
KSD 2 as Charging battery)
Work time (WT)
Performing vehicle diagnosis – test
module
And:
61 21 528
And, as necessary:
61 00 006
And, for the:
E Series Vehicles
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
61 00 710
Refer to KSD2
Programming/encoding control unit(s)
(not including CAS)
Refer to KSD2
Programming/encoding control unit(s)
(with CAS)
Or:
61 00 720
Or, for the:
F Series Vehicles
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Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
61 00 730
Refer to KSD2
Programming/encoding control unit(s)
Or, for the:
I12 (i8)
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
00 00 006
Refer to KSD2
Performing “vehicle test” (with vehicle
diagnosis system – checking faults)
Refer to KSD2
Recharging high-voltage battery unit
(to high voltage charging unit)
Work time (WT)
Performing vehicle diagnosis – test
module
Refer to KSD2
Programming / encoding control unit(s)
Refer to KSD2
Connect an approved battery
charger/power supply(indicated in
KSD2 as “Charging battery to EME”)
And:
61 25 910
And, as necessary:
61 00 006
And:
61 00 730
And:
61 21 528
If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556
instead.
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances
Work time labor operation code 61 00 006 is not considered a Main labor operation; however, it
does require an individual punch time and an explanation on the repair order and in the claim
comments section.
Vehicle Programming and Encoding
If a control module was working properly and it fails to program correctly or requires initialization,
please claim this additional work with the applicable KSD2 labor operations under the defect code
listed above.
The diagnosis and repair of vehicles “arriving” with failed control modules or stored faults which
will cause them to fail during programming cannot be claimed under the defect code listed in this
bulletin.
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Other Repairs
If other eligible and covered work is performed “prior” to programming and coding the vehicle,
claim this work with the applicable defect code and labor operations listed in KSD2.
ATTACHMENTS
View PDF attachment B122614_VANOS_Faults_Revised.
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