BMW N46 Valvetronic Motor and Eccentric Shaft Sensor replacement

[@justframefame]

This is the best video that i have found on earth ty

[@jackpwc01]

You are welcome, that's why I do it.

[@JV8391]

Awesome video mate thanks for sharing

[@FID3R]

Hello mate amazing video. I need to strip one tomorrow and you gave me an idea what needs to be done... on mine the fault is vvt function at stop. Only 4.7 vaults to the motor and not responding when sending the command with the tester. The sensor is covered in oil so I suspect is that but will replace both since I am there. What was the fault on yours ? Thank you

[@jackpwc01]

Hi, it was a mix of: 2851 DME Valvetronic servomotor, actuation 28B4 DME: Valvetronic servomotor, sluggish movement 2863 DME: Valvetronic, power limitation and had been happening over a few months. Clearing the codes helped for a while, and after changing the motor and sensor It is now running really well. Good luck with your car, let me know how you go. Please subscribe if you haven't had a chance to, I'm trying to get to 1k Subs!

[@gokhangokhan7993]

@@jackpwc01 Hello, my vehicle has the problem of shaking and not consuming gas when starting the engine, I have not seen the errors you wrote, but they say the valvetronic is faulty, how can I know if it is not stolen?

[@apostlealistairsharpe409]

Howz it?! Great video thanks man. Recently got a couple of faults show us as well namely 2A59 Valvetronic Eccentric shaft sensor 2A5B Valvetronic Eccentric Shaft sensor 2A6B Valvetronic Power limitation, servomotor. Will I need to change both motor and sensor as in your video? Or just change the eccentric sensor only Thanks mate

[@jackpwc01]

If I was you, I would definitely change both while your in there; the parts are not so expensive, compared to the labour or effort of changing them

[@WayToManyAssassins]

Is it normal for this fault to cause rough running/vibration especially when accelerating?

[@brandin8r550]

Depending on how busted the Valvetronic Actuator is. If it's just the motor your idle will fluctuate and your car will go in limp mode. If it's the rail that's grinded down you will get a grinding sound just as you accelerate.

[@jackpwc01]

Yes, this one was throwing the warning light up and refusing to accelerate. A restart would fix it temporarily

[@ottowon]

Hey, is the car still working? i have to do this myself too and I'm little mistrustful of those prices about the parts.

[@jackpwc01]

Running really well since I fitted the motor and sensor, and surprisingly no oil leaks at all. I will do a service on it soon and will discuss the progress of the previous jobs.

[@ottowon]

@jackpwc01 Great to hear that! ill be waiting for the video from it. 😎👍

[@kiantuhiwai344]

I've got fault codes p1050 and p1062 is this also the vvt motor

[@jackpwc01]

I think you need an alternative diagnostic tool to read the BMW codes, and also check the condition of the sensor connector for oil. Other than that you could always change the motor and sensor as I did and see if that fixes it.

[@alainlapre2282]

Ive a question, what are all the tork specs you talking about? Like the motor itself, the sensor and what is hand fast with the screws from the lid?

[@jackpwc01]

Hi - I didn't have the torque values, so I just tighten them based on experience. if it is metal to metal you are pretty safe with it feeling tight, and around half the torque for metal to plastic.

[@jamiebrown2345]

Hi mate is there any programming needed when changing this or is it just plug and play

[@jamiebrown2345]

The code I’m getting is.. Valvetronic,plausibility: Sporadic Current Fluctuations

[@jackpwc01]

Plug and Play for me

[@jamiebrown2345]

@@jackpwc01 cheers mate I heard the need ‘re-learning’ as they need to learn the end stops so was unsure

[@inguss4891]

Hi mate!Have done coding after all jobs?

[@jackpwc01]

I didn't need to do any coding. The ECU self learns the end points.

[@inguss4891]

@@jackpwc01 cheers mate 👍🏻🫡

[@illegal1337kz]

Thank you for the video! Would you be so kind to give me some advice i got rough idle and stalling i got fault codes (2A67,2A61) 😊

[@jackpwc01]

With those codes I would change the motor and sensor, just like I did. Also check the wiring for damage. I would be surprised if it did not fix it. The only problem after that could be the eccentric shaft itself.

[@illegal1337kz]

@@jackpwc01 ty for fast replay, the mechanic said he has changed the motor and the sensor also the eccentric shaft sensor,, this is getting expensive i m gonna just trow away the car at this point.. question is there any way to bypass the valvetronic ? or how do i fix the car without braking the bank. i'm spent atm

[@jackpwc01]

What year / mileage / value. Did he definitely put in new parts? Is this the same code as you had before the parts were changed? It's pretty easy to test when you have it apart, you just turn on the ignition and can see it travel the full range. Other than that, a good diagnostic tester will be able to test the motor and sensor and report all values so you know the parts are good.

[@illegal1337kz]

@@jackpwc01 the codes are after replacing valvetronic and the eccentric shaft sensor. i really hope they changed them could it be like a vacuum or something like that because the car works good and it randomly happands? also is there any other way we can continue the convo i don't wanna spam your video ty

[@Kaptac1987]

Awesome video got fault code 2A6F any advice on this specific code ? When you google this code, it says Valvetronic minimum lift exceeded...

[@jackpwc01]

Hi - yes just looked that up. I would check everything is in order, such as wiring, etc, then if you follow diagnose Dan you could heat the motor and other stuff like measure the motor current and resistance, or like me you could just change the motor - its not that hard and is a common failure. I would also change the sensor too.. If I did it again I would make sure I had a new gasket and sealant to hand. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH_booOHrNqhrpI

[@Kaptac1987]

​@@jackpwc01 Thing is we partialy rebuild the engine, so I really want to fix this one... There is issue just like in your video, oil in eccentric shaft sensor, so I order a new gasket, need to clean the electric contact from oil and delete fault on diagnostic. If it's pop's up again I replace the sensor and valvetonic motor. And thank you, for your advice. 🙂

[@rogervillamarin6850]

Where you recommend to buy the parts? Are you in United States? I have same problem but my BMW is automatic and 4 cylinders. Can not find parts for it.

[@jackpwc01]

Mine is an Auto too. I'm in Australia and I get most parts on eBay.

[@freman007]

I have that too.