10/5/2020

11 02 08_Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault

SIB 11 02 08
2020-09-10
Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS
Camshaft Fault
This Service Information bulletin (Revision 9) supersedes SI B11 02 08 dated April 2020.
What’s New:
Procedure update
Parts update
Warranty update

MODEL
E82 and E88 with N51,
N52K and N54
engines produced from
1/2008 to 1/2010

E90 and E91 with N52
engine produced from
3/2005 to 6/2006

E83 with N52K engine
produced from 9/2006
to 1/2010

E60 and E61 with
N52, N52K and N54
engines produced
from 3/2005 to 1/2010

E90, E91, E92 and
E93 with N51, N52K
and N54 engines
produced from 7/2006
to 1/2010
E70 with N52K engine
produced from
10/2006 to 1/2010

E85 and E86 with N52
engine produced from
1/2006 to 1/2010
E71 with N54 engine
produced from 1/2008
to 1/2010

F01 and F02 with N54
engine from start of
production to 1/2010

SITUATION
The “Service Engine Soon” (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived.
This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engine at full operating temperature. If the
ignition is cycled, the engine then usually performs normally.
The following faults are stored in the DME:
2A82 VANOS intake – stiff; jammed mechanically
2A87 VANOS exhaust – stiff; jammed mechanically
130108 VANOS intake: control fault, position not reached
130308 VANOS exhaust: control fault, position not reached
For the N54 engine, the following secondary faults may also be stored:
120408 Charge-air pressure control, cut-out: Boost pressure accumulation blocked
3100 Boost-pressure control, deactivation – boost-pressure buildup prohibited

CAUSE
The VANOS faults can be caused by an insufficient oil pressure supply to the inlet VANOS adjustment unit.
To effectively move the camshafts to the target positions in the specified time and under all engine
conditions, sufficient oil pressure supply to the VANOS control pistons must always be available.
If engine operation requires the VANOS system to quickly advance or retard the intake or exhaust camshaft,
faults may be stored if the camshaft is “late”, or does not reach the target position. In this situation, engine
power may be reduced and a check control message is displayed.
The consequential fault 3100 or 120408 can also be set in the DME fault memory as well.

Copyright ©2020 BMW of North America, Inc.
1/5

10/5/2020

11 02 08_Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault

CORRECTION
Follow the instructions in the PROCEDURE section.

PROCEDURE
1. Perform all applicable test plans completely for the faults stored.
A mechanical restriction or electrical failure of the VANOS solenoid and/or the electrical circuit can cause
insufficient oil supply to the VANOS assemblies as well.
If the completed test plans results are inconclusive, then proceed to step 2.
2. The oil filter cap insert may have been
inadvertently removed during the vehicle’s last
oil service. If this insert is not installed, it will
result in non-filtered engine oil being supplied to
the engine, thus possibly clogging or damaging
the VANOS solenoids.
If the oil filter cap insert is found to be
missing, the entire oil filter housing cap must
be replaced (refer to the EPC).
Note: Repairs related to step 2 are not considered
a defect in materials or workmanship.

3. Replace both VANOS solenoids, change the engine oil and filter, and reset the service data only when
applicable, as outlined in the Warranty Information section. Drive the vehicle to verify effectiveness.

Information Only – Camshaft bearing ledge wear assessment
While performing the test plan for the VANOS faults stored (ABL-DIT-b1214_ngnWA or E), the inspection of
the camshaft hook ring seals is advised in “step 5 of these test plans”.
Below are detailed illustrations of worn camshaft bearing ledges, and the acceptable wear of the camshaft
bearing ledge.
1.
2.
3.

Camshaft bearing ledge
Intake camshaft
Hook ring seals

Note the deep grooves worn into the camshaft
bearing ledge by the camshaft hook ring seals.
The camshaft bearing ledge is worn.

Copyright ©2020 BMW of North America, Inc.
2/5

10/5/2020

11 02 08_Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault

The magnification call-out shows a detailed
description of the wear.

Acceptable camshaft bearing ledge – minor
gray wear marks from the rotation of the
camshaft are normal. If deep groves are not
apparent, the camshaft bearing ledge is
acceptable and should not be replaced.
Do not replace parts that are not worn.

Do not replace the intake or exhaust camshafts. If applicable, only replace the bearing ledge and
rectangular hook rings on the affected camshaft for the VANOS fault(s) stored in DME Memory.

PARTS INFORMATION
Replace the VANOS solenoids, engine oil and oil filter only:
Part Number
11 36 7 585 425
11 42 7 566 327

Description
Solenoid valve (SOLV)
Set oil-filter element

Quantity
2
1

Bulk Material - Sublet
Part Number
(PN)
83 21 2 365 950

Description

Quantity

Engine oil (0W-30 LL01FE - 6 x 1
Liter case)

As needed per ISTA Repair
Instructions

Engine oil (0W-30 LL01FE – 209 Liter
drum)

As needed per ISTA Repair
Instructions

Engine oil (0W-30 LL01FE – Tank
Delivery - Liters)

As needed per ISTA Repair
Instructions

Or
83 21 2 405 849
Or
83 21 2 449 994

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Copyright ©2020 BMW of North America, Inc.
3/5

10/5/2020

11 02 08_Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault

Based on the potential current age/mileage of the BMW model listed above, for eligible vehicles equipped
with the N51 PZEV/SULEV engine that:
Are registered in the State of California (CA); or a
State that has fully adopted the State of California PZEV/SULEV regulation,

This repair is covered by the terms of this California Limited Emissions Warranty for 15 years/150,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
Defect Code:

1136021200

:
Labor Operation

Description

00 00 006
Or:
00 00 556
And:
61 21 528
And, as necessary:
61 00 006
And:
11 36 655
And:
11 99 000

Solenoid valve/central valve, adjuster, camshaft, VANOS
permanently failed

Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system –
checking faults) (Main work)

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system –
checking faults) (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Connect an approved battery charger/power supply (indicated
in AIR as Charging battery)

Refer to AIR

Performing vehicle diagnosis – test module

Work time (WT)

Replacing both VANOS solenoid valves
Refer to AIR
Perform engine oil service and reset the service data when
applicable (see below)

4 FRU

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead of
00 00 006.
Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
Work time labor operation codes 61 00 006 and 11 99 000 are not considered Main labor operations.
For the above and for any addition work that is required, as applicable to your center, please refer to SI B01
01 20 or B01 07 20 for claiming your diagnosis work time, job/repair work time (WT), WT and repair-related
explanation procedures.
And, as needed:
Sublet – Bulk Materials (RO and Claim Comments Required)
Sublet Code See the sublet
4
reimbursement
calculations below

Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk material (Do not
use the BMW part number for claim submission)

Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk material (BMW part
numbers) is at the dealer net price amount for the quantity used plus your center’s handling.
Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section.
CBS Vehicles - E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60, E61 E70, E71, F01 and F02:

Copyright ©2020 BMW of North America, Inc.
4/5

10/5/2020

11 02 08_Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault

When the ISPA Light CBS data displays the engine oil service as “Recommended” or “Due”, reset the CBS
data when changing the engine oil with this repair.
Important Condition Based Service (CBS) note:
Due to a calculation issue, some of the vehicles listed above may have their “Remaining” or “Due in” miles
to the engine oil service at or below the “Priority Value” of 2000 miles; however the Service Status does not
show “Recommended.” If this situation exits, reset the CBS data after performing this repair.
SIA Vehicles - E83, E85 and E86:
SIA vehicles do not display a recommended period; it only shows the engine oil services or inspections as
“Due”.
When the forecasted remaining miles to the next “OIL SERVICE" or "INSPECTION" is 2,000 miles or less,
reset the SIA data after performing this repair.
Note for all vehicles:
When resetting the service data procedure applies, please address any “connected” maintenance services
items that are also required to be performed, invoice these additional maintenance items separately.
Other Repairs
If other eligible and covered work is performed as a result of performing the ISTA diagnostics and related
test plans, if eligible, claim this work with the applicable defect code and the labor operations that are listed
in AIR (including diagnosis).

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical inquiries
Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries

Submit feedback at the top of this bulletin
Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department
Submit an IDS ticket to the Parts Department

Copyright ©2020 BMW of North America, Inc.
5/5