BMW E60 M5 Throttle Actuator Replacement

Today we look at the steps required to replace the throttle body actuator on your BMW E60 M5, with the S85 engine.
Throttle body actuator part number- 13627834494

[@priteshpatel559]

Thanks!

[@MTechGuy]

No problem. Thank you very much, I greatly appreciate it. It really helps the channel out

[@evilpablo84]

I have replaced mine this week (actually replaced gears, cleaned it up inside) and your voice was in my head for the whole time. I really appreciate that man! Everything went fine! Thank you Sir!

[@MTechGuy]

That’s awesome man, great to hear. Glad you found the DIY useful. I need to make a video on replacing the gears!

[@michaelsilva3491]

I used your video to complete a DIY replacement of throttle actuators on a 2007 M6. Thanks so much for the extremely easy to understand video.

[@MTechGuy]

No worries man, I glad you found the video helpful

[@sixcylinders6346]

Always love your diy videos, as I like your “if I’m going to do a job, I’m going to do it properly “ attitude. Top work as always on what looks like a very complicated engine 👍

[@MTechGuy]

Thanks man, I really appreciate you watching! They are a well put together engine, and not too challenging to work on

[@MikaelGamerify]

hey, love your videos. can you show how to replace the vaccum cable behind the v10 cover at the back? mine broke...

[@JunYamog]

Very comprehensive video. I don’t think I can do this myself, likely getting an Indy to do it. Got some 10 fuel injectors, maybe will do this in next year or so. Upgrade the gears and mosfets. What else would you suggest to do while in there? Thermostat?

[@MTechGuy]

Definitely do the injectors and thermostat while in there. Consider evap valves and idle actuators while the plenums are out of the way, but it’s likely they’re OK. Good opportunity to hit a few preventative maintenance items at once to make the most of the labour involved which is gaining access, and reassembly

[@the_johnte]

I just replaced my throttlegears in my M5 from the UK guy @ rebuild. My car has only about 100k km on the odo. The original gears was a little bit worn out on some teeth. Really easy job!

[@MTechGuy]

Thanks John, that’s interesting it had a little wear at 100k Km. Haven’t opened mine up yet!

[@KevinRobertsPhotographyKVR]

Just want to send some genuine thanks. Replaced the actuator without a hitch thanks to your video. Great content on your channel - really appreciate the time & effort you put into it. Kevin

[@MTechGuy]

Cheers Kevin, no worries. I’m glad you found the video of value. Hope your V10 is going good!

[@fujifilmxpro162]

Thanks for an excellent video. Much clearer that others I’ve seen. 👍

[@MTechGuy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mista5796]

Great video. I had a fault code on the dash, engine went into limp mode etc I scanned the code and it was for the throttle actuator on bank 1 I’ve now taken both actuators out and replaced the plastic gears inside. The old gears were definitely worn down and needed replacing but unfortunately it didn’t fix the issue. The circuit board was damaged on the bank 1 actuator. I’ve now replaced both actuators and lubricated the linkages that connect the actuators to the butterfly valves so it moves nice and freely.

[@JohnnyPottsIII]

Great Video man! Taking those plenums off have always made me nervous.

[@MTechGuy]

Cheers Johnny, it’s not too bad once you’ve had them off a few times!

[@priteshpatel559]

M Tech Guy, thank you for putting this detailed video together. I watched it many times before and during the teardown and replacement of my throttle body actuators and was successfully able to get the job done.

[@MTechGuy]

Thanks for checking out the video, I’m glad you found it useful. It’s a good job to get done yourself

[@NaturallyaspiratedJJM]

This fine chap just walked us through replacing throttle actuators on an S85 and it only has 130 likes! Thanks for sharing this process. Great stuff. I am sure I would break 8 things along the way but I feel like I could tackle this after watching the video.

[@MTechGuy]

Thanks for the kind words, and checking out the video brother 👍

[@venzuellomcmillan8863]

How to replace the water pump on the v10 2008 bmw m6

[@hamie63_m]

You are the best!! I have an M6 coming up on 120k miles and I'm a DIYer. Thank you!

[@MTechGuy]

Awesome, good luck with the repair 👍

[@LSmiata]

Hello M Tech Guy, Great video and again, thank you for the post. I am working on throttle body grommets that were installed wrong and mis-shaped/damaged causing potential vacuum leak. $40 USD each at local BMW dealer......GRRRR! Keep posting as I love the detail. P-Chi

[@MTechGuy]

Cheers man, yeah when I first got my car, a couple were deformed and I had to replace them, they are almost impossible to get on the throttle bodies once deformed. Don’t forget the clamps to the plenums too!

[@AbcAbc-ox6pg]

Did you disconnect the battery or not? I wonder if I will get any fault codes if it stays connected and I unplug these electric connectors? Seems disconnecting the battery isn't necessary?

[@MTechGuy]

No, just make sure the ignition is off

[@SteveDull]

Please strip the old one down and attempt refurbish. Always interesting what's inside and will give you content. Reliability of your vehicles is a credit to you, but sadly doesn't provide content for your videos. Great video as usual!

[@MTechGuy]

Cheers Steve, I’ll put a video together in the future, I’m keen to see what condition the internal are myself!

[@Jesper_H]

Thanks :) this helped me alot. I change both only using this videos as a guide :) im not a mecanic, and used about 5 hours total :)

[@MTechGuy]

Awesome, great to hear, good on ya man! I’m really glad you found the video useful. You’ll have saved heaps in labour cost too. Thanks for checking out the video 👍

[@porterfrance838]

Once again you did it! Many thanks for a great explanation video. I personally use CRC everytime I need to unplug connectors in hidden places. Probably I'm a crazy maniac. Cheers! S85 forever!!

[@MTechGuy]

Thank for checking out the video, and the CRC tip! 👍

[@michaelsilva3491]

Thanks!

[@MTechGuy]

Thank you Michael, that’s greatly appreciated!

[@TinhQue-cr6fo]

Can you start the car if it goes bad? I couldn’t start my car 😢

[@MTechGuy]

They normally don’t cause a non start issue

[@dpap]

Another great video! Is there a way to check after you install the new TAs that everything works correctly before putting everything back together and having to go back and take everything apart? Everyone is telling me it's the TAs. I got these codes 27AA, 2B22, 2B57,2B5C,2796. I appreciate any help!

[@MTechGuy]

Just double check everything before you put the plenum back on (throttle actuator electrical connector, actuation rod etc) That’s a few codes you have there, you could swap the throttle actuators over to see if the code follows from one bank to the other for certainty, but by the time you’ve gone to all that trouble you might as well rebuild them while they’re out anyhow

[@dpap]

@@MTechGuy I have a 2007 E63 M6 with 51K miles only. Do you think it worth just swapping both out? Appreciate the help!

[@dpap]

@@MTechGuy I dropped the nut that holds down the plastic part down near the 2 hose clamps in the back of the plenum. I can't find it. How bad is this? Will my engine be alright?

[@mista5796]

Hi M tech guy. Does the temperature sensor under the intake plenum measure the temperature of the engine coolant? I’m getting an error code for coolant temperature sensor. I’ve replaced the sensor next to the radiator- just wondering what the temperature sensor next to the throttle actuator is measuring. I’m wondering if that might be responsible for giving the error code

[@MTechGuy]

It measures coolant temperature, and normally is the one to fail. It’s worth doing the thermostat at the same time if it’s not already been replaced

[@mista5796]

Hi, just to say I checked it out and it was a broken wire to the coolant temperature sensor on the engine block. All fixed now Also, the plastic gears on the throttle actuators obviously get worn over time… but what is the reason for the actuators ‘failing’? Why do they throw the engine code 2b15/2b16 and cause the car to go into limp mode?

[@ashleystar1003]

I've never owned a bmw. moving from UK to nz I want one. I've owned turbo Subarus . about 8 of them . what do you think of the 335 i??

[@MTechGuy]

Yes go for it! I never owned a BMW before moving to NZ either

[@EdukatedDeveloper]

dont get 335i I would rathet get an e92 M3! (I own e64 M6)

[@Bimmer_Bill]

How many miles would you suggest replacing them?

[@MTechGuy]

I would at least inspect them at 60,000 miles + and consider replacement/rebuild

[@7736164]

Hi Mtech Guy, love your channel and I'm a huge E60 M5 / M6 V10 fan. Looking to purchase one within the next month from Japan auction. I'm based in Christchurch too, wanna meet up for a drink in Sumner one day to chat about these glorious cars? Cheers

[@jayd1008]

when removing the Plemum do the hose clamps need to be lined back up perferctly when re isntalled so they do not interfere with throttle bodies action ?

[@MTechGuy]

The rubber boots have a back stop on them to prevent the hose clamps from spinning, so they stay in one position when loosening & tightening. Check out this video I previously made on plenum removal, it explains it- kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZyQhYOoft-dftE

[@jayd1008]

@@MTechGuy Great thank you so much .

[@jinayl]

Great video, very clear and step by step. Suscribed!

[@MTechGuy]

Thanks for checking out the video & Subscribing!

[@jayd1008]

having a very hard time getting the x2 delicate hoses at the back of plenum losened free... any tips ? thanks

[@MTechGuy]

If they are stuck, try spraying them with a little silicone spray and let them soak for a bit, then give them a little twist, then try and ease them out carefully

[@jayd1008]

@@MTechGuy Got them finally ! like 3 am in the garage after few hours .. i did spray them and let them seep a bit as i remb you saying be VERY careful with these .. thanks so much !

[@MTechGuy]

👍

[@Matt-zi3ru]

Great video! Love the clean engine bay 👍 Thank you!

[@MTechGuy]

Cheers Matt, it’s always clean!

[@mervgiam77]

Hi, how much did you pay for the throttle actuator? my bank 1 just went on the weekend.

[@MTechGuy]

Around $800 from memory. You can rebuild them cheaper

[@mervgiam77]

@@MTechGuy can you tell me where you bought them from please? I’ve been quoted $1500 from BM Parts in Auckland and $1600 by the dealership.

[@MTechGuy]

@@mervgiam77 FCP Euro in North America, comes with a lifetime warranty

[@paramkhakh2130]

❤

[@petersmrek7617]

Great video as usual.. Yes do refurb video pls

[@MTechGuy]

Thanks! Will do!

[@ansarali3590]

Brilliant and very informative video

[@MTechGuy]

Thanks for watching man

[@rogerjohnston5361]

How many hours labour's would you estimate to replace both

[@MTechGuy]

3 Hrs

[@timmccartney7209]

I have a 07 M6 and had a bank 1 throttle actuator failure. I replaced with a used actuator and bank 2 failed on the first start so I ended up rebuilding both original actuators with replacement gears and reinstalled. Not done yet as bank 1 actuator circuit board failed next. I used the replacement circuit board and only then was able to get all the lights cleared and its running very well now. What a learning experience. I wish I found this video before my exercises with both actuators!

[@MTechGuy]

Wow, sounds like it all failed in a short space of time and you’ve had quite the adventure rectifying it. Good to hear you got it all straightened out in the end 👍 Which rebuild kit did you use? Did you scavenge the circuit board off the spare throttle actuator?

[@timmccartney7209]

I bought two rebuild kits from Odometer Gears. They worked great and not hard to do. I used the extra (used) circuit board from the eBay actuator. All gears in all actuators were worn to a point of failure. BMW seems to purposely use plastic gears which will wear down and grind off gear teeth. Now new issue is reoccurring red transmission cog. Car is momentarily placed in neutral and after a few seconds, the warning light disappears and car operates normally. Trying to find if I need to replace the pump motor or what? I did your trans reset from your video and car shifts 100% easier. Especially from a stop. I hope this May resolved the red cog light.

[@MTechGuy]

I took a look inside the one I removed from my M5 (original) and the gears where starting to wear kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnjXe5lpg8yea5Y Get the SMG codes read and go from there, it should let you know if there are pressure issues