HOW TO REMOVE AND REPLACE VALVETRONIC MOTOR ON BMW E90 E91 E92 E93

BMW E90 E92 E91 E93 How to remove and replace valvetronic motor 316i 318i 320i 325i 328i 330i 335i m3 316d 318d 320d 325d 330d
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In this video we will show you how to remove and replace the valvetronic motor on BMW E90 E92 E91 E93. We demonstrated on 2006 BMW 325i with 6 cylinder engine but the 4 cylinder might be very close to this procedure as well. We will have more than 200 videos on this BMW. Please check out the channel.
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2007 BMW E90 E92 E91 E93 How to remove and replace valvetronic motor 316i 318i 320i 325i 328i 325xi 328xi 330i 335i m3 316d 318d 320d 325d 330d
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2011 BMW E90 E92 E91 E93 How to remove and replace valvetronic motor 316i 318i 320i 325i 328i 325xi 328xi 330i 335i m3 316d 318d 320d 325d 330d
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[@gertinastrydom1149]

We replace the airflow meter but car is heavy on fuel, its a BMW 328i 1995

[@superfabrication2019]

Hello, I have a e91 bmw estate the car sat for a year with being rarly started due to being in hospital.... The car started with a coolant leak I used coolant sealant and a month late the car goes into limp mode and its been a problem since I machanic computer read its a vvt problem. My question is, is it likely to be the motor or a sensor and how much should I be paying for the repair?? Can anyone help

[@jonnydasilva8868]

Hi my 2005 BMW 1SERIES has a problem when I start the car when cold and Rev the the motor over 2000rpm it drops and cuts out and it's difficult to restart but if if let it ideal a bit I can then Rev it over 2000rpm it fine? What could be the problem as many people or macanics don't know?

[@madmikescustomDaily]

A bro I’m a custom master mechanic I build euro builds as well American Aurora IL USA

[@ninamg7]

I have a 2011 328I Sedan I bought run and drive from Auction. After starting the car, I ran perfect and as my brother and I left the lot, I kept hearing a high squeal and then the car started running and idling very rough as if it was going to shut off. I coded the car and Po52B, P164C. P1625, P1224 were all in the diagnostic. What I've done so far took it to a shop and they said I needed the Vanos solenoids. I replaced both Solenoids, both camshaft sensor , new NGK OEM plugs and coils also per misfire codes in diagnostic and I am currently waiting on the Valvetronic motor. The car at idle rocks so hard I feel like it's getting ready to quit BUT, anything above 1000 rpm's the car is in it's natural element... A Ultimate Driving Machine... Need help with this one... only 78K miles!

[@Kosni99]

I know when i see your vids that i will solve my problems ! You are the best !

[@durrere1973]

Thank you for this video. I was able to change my light on my own. I did have to ask my son to pull that cord out. It was tuff for me. Other than that, I did it on my own and I enjoyed it. I'm a 45 to women and I love trying to fix things. Mow I have to watch a video on break light.

[@rodneypyram]

This video saved me! I changed mine and followed the exact steps you showed. Now my 530xi has power again! So happy. Thank you!!

[@ianeb9615]

So you didn’t have to program the motor limits for your new motor after installing it?!

[@steezin_4no_reazon]

@@ianeb9615 i believe you do have to but cannot find a clear answer

[@LoggKet]

Thank you very much for your video, I have successfully changed the valetronic motor now here in Australia and so far driven 5 hours no problem, the BMW E90 here in Australia is different than the US or European one.

[@GurillamadmanStories]

Great video changed my step dads valvetronic motor and secondary air pump it runs great now

[@LowkeyBadass]

Your videos always seem to help me out and save me a whole lot of money!!

[@sunnygude129]

hey guys! thank you for all the videos you've been posting man, i find them very useful. i'm having a problem with my bmw 328 2007. i found oil leak from valvetronic motor and i replaced the gasket but still leaking. can you please tell me how to fix it? i'm thinking to replace valve cover because of it.

[@CharlesPeirce]

Guys! I have a BMW guys, I'm watching your BMW videos guys. Thanks guys!

[@fs0c1ety_bs92]

Do a video on ews and dme synchronisation I was people having hard time with this problem

[@lordjop9684]

Where is the “installation” part of the video ...? Saying installation is “reverse of removal” doesn’t help at all since it is UNDER TENSION.

[@BubbaOnYaNerves]

Yeah, I feel you brotha. But what helped me was paying attention to how you removed it & reverse the steps. Hope this helps! 🙏🏽

[@AUTOTUB3]

Very nicely explained

[@nealeng.1063]

You're amazing brother !

[@suomynona7261]

Thank you for your help

[@nutpacorp4222]

We have a 2010 e60 with the N52k. When the turn signal is on, you can not hear it blinking inside the car. It as been totally silenced by the previous owner. Did they silence it with INSTA p or with NCS expert? How do we turn up the volume on the turn signal blinker so we can hear it?

[@Mister_DMG]

I hate working on BMW lol Great videos guys

[@FabianRomano1]

Do you need to do any calibration or anything with a diagnosis too when you reinstall the motor or just screw it back in ?? Thanks !

[@Fuzieniert]

Top video

[@davidholley1260]

Do you have a video on how to remove the valtronic motor for a 2007 BMW 750LI

[@kellreacts1373]

Will you please do a video on replacing the valvetronic motor along with setting the range, and having the vehicle relearn the new valvetronic motor in a 2007 bmw 750li. I’m going to change mine but don’t know how to change the valvetronic motor range nor have it relearn my bmw. I use a Bavarian tech scan tool Please help.

[@photovideooz4084]

This valvetronic motor replacement is easy, good design, my E90 06 model has screw on inside, and need to remove that cover gasket lol

[@ignacioromero5014]

I thought the motor had tension and needed to be manually turned to release the tension? otherwise it snaps "CLACK" as you remove it

[@agrproductions8813]

Yes yourr right

[@sneeky11]

Ignacio Romero that part wasnt shown

[@Sarti47]

You are right. If you want to break your eccentric shaft, do as the video…..

[@Rayven771]

I was thinking the same thing.. seen other videos where these clock the shaft out

[@jokinusubiaga]

¿Desder cuándo se trabaja con el reloj y el anillo puesto?

[@jbtheboss3790]

Hey guys ok guys listen here guys. LOL. Love your videos and very informative thank you “guys”

[@haseebali2549]

Very good

[@TheScarface986]

could you help me? i have a bmw e61 525i with a n52 engine and p0015 keeps coming back, what I have already done / replaced both solenoids replaced oil changed chain timing checked camshaft sensors replaced chain tensioner replaced inlet vanos replaced replace the disc valve do you have an idea of ​​what it could be?

[@CodyElrod-uy8nm]

I’m going to replace the VVT in my moms BMW. My question is do I need a special diagnostic tool to teach the new VVT motor? Thanks for any response

[@mynorflores1393]

Thumbs up and subscribed.. Do you have similar video for 07 x3?

[@nawaazjones-us9nr]

Does this apply to a 320d e91 2006 aswell

[@lavazza8031]

Bonjour peut on les laisser ouvertes en permanence ?

[@JuanRodriguez-yl9oq]

Do you need to program after replacing?

[@mariomedrano4803]

Hey boss I have 2011 BMW 328i and I recently had the fuel gauge tank unit replaced. After a few weeks I got a check engine light I checked it and comes back DTL superfine leak P0456 and p0442 . How can fix the problem please help me boss.

[@LoggKet]

Good video thank you. should have titled HOW TO REMOVE only rather than "REMOVE AND REPLACE" I cannot see replace here ! also there is no any screws under the wiring harness. should we still need to remove that wiring harness ?

[@orangexxxx3140]

Two things I noticed on the video, is the E8 bolt you were struggling with on the bottom was put in the wrong way. Dont put the bolt back in like that. Also you didnt remove the 4mm Allen bolt on the rear of valve tronic motor. This bolt is used to put the motor into service mode manually so you can remove the motor from the car with out damaging anything.

[@Omari1125]

I was thinking the same thing.That had to suck getting it out the reverse way, I could barely get that bolt out the original way.

[@ahmedawanbmw]

Will I be able to replace using this method on my BMW 328i f30 n20 engine as well? And where is that 4mm allen? And what about releasing the tension?

[@JRH087]

U guys are confusing me i have a motor in front of me as we speak off the car and theres no fuckin hex or anything but a plug on the rear of it

[@mattah]

On cars with magnesium cam covers the lower bolt is in the orientation shown in the video.

[@nevilletomlinson8958]

I am a fan of your videos; they are absolutely fantastic. This may be totally off this topic here, but I have the "service engine soon" light showing on my 2002 325ci E46 BMW. The code comes up as P1082. What could be the problem here. Your response will be greatly appreciated.

[@duwopdafinesser5193]

What happens if you take the valve tonic motor out without turning the battery off ?

[@tonyigori7980]

Helo pls can you help me on how set valetronice motor E60 v8 manual pls

[@thescentman3678]

N46b20 (E87) also? Same Procedere?

[@MsJuanchoGomez]

Hey man, so I just bought this 2008 e46 3 Series BMW, an icon just appeared following by a sudden loss of power and eventually motor turning off when stopping at traffic lights. The icon is a motor half shaded. Took it to the workshop and connected to de computer. It says errors 2a70, 2cf8 and 2d07. Related to the Valvetronic. I bouht a spare motor but I don't know if it will be enough. Any advice is very welcome 😊

[@adamstenbergs]

Do you have to program it after? or does it learn from how you drive the car?

[@beelove295]

What is it when bmw 325i shuts off when applying the breaks

[@zellcaraway9262]

Can someone link the video where they test the motor? I got a code saying that there's an issue with it, but I dont know if it's the wiring or motor itself. It probably is the motor because I have around 120k miles, but I want to know if I need just the motor or the motor and harness or just the harness.

[@mido131182]

Hello mate , i have e93 2010 N43 engine And there's fault code 2AA8 and i dont know what caused or what's the problem and how to fix it

[@ignacioromero5014]

the motor didn't require "unwinding" with hex at the back of it? it's under alot of tension right?

[@deanANDlance_2014]

You are correct, this guy is bull shitting don’t know what he is doing. To remove it you have to turn the hex screw back of actuator counter clock wise to release tension if you don’t do it it will damage the unit

[@JRH087]

Funny cos there's no hex nut on the back of the actuator/motor ive gt one sat in front of me as we speak

[@u.k.cheshirechap3113]

Hi I have a vid up on KZbin of my bmw making strange noise could you take a look and see what you think is the cause. Thanks

[@johnmashariah4604]

Whoever installed the E8 that holds the motor on the bottom side did it the wrong way it should be from outside facing the engine not from the engine facing out. installed it well for the future work.

[@danielbaillargeon1688]

I have 328xi BMW 08 Turns over won't start codep430 an 420 help

[@sunilsharma_804]

hi please tell me what to do on my bmw E60 523i 2008 fault code 2F91 DME engine speed limitation with vehicle stationary please help me

[@FreddyFunderbunz]

Where is the fuse/relay for that motor? I'm not getting power to the plug. Thanks

[@benjamincolon2963]

How I take out a shaking engine problem

[@michaeleno3498]

I notice that one valevtronic motor is not working and my car only fumes through one of the exhaust. How do I trace the fuse ot relays to the valve tronic

[@yaad2226]

is this for 2007 bmw 328xi ?

[@terrenceswanepoel8076]

Hi sit proeblem my car rev counter go up when feet the eccerator ruff idle starting not good what can be the problems bmw e90 325i outomatic

[@michealewk]

How do you know if the motor is going bad what are the symtoms

[@alexandermedina3502]

i change a gasket and start w/ missfire on all cilinder ? what can i do ?

[@LuisHernandez-jc3uj]

Hello, do ever get a code p054b, or do you know if is related

[@yanniskalaichakis4652]

My valvetronic motor shows deactivated motor when I try to restart the motor it says reset eccentric shaft position - do you know how to do it?

[@adairweaver9587]

Need help with 2012 x6 xdrive35i code 2bc0

[@faisaljaved5874]

Hello I have bmw 3 Series E90 318i petrol 2007. The problem is, its not starting We have used wow and delphi system and both have given following codes N46 Motronic 2A59 error code 2A5B error code 2F44 error code We are struggling to figure out. I would appreciate ur help.

[@xzpredatorxz7801]

Would this solenoid leak oil? Because I'm looking at my engine (328i 2010) and it seems like there is oil coming from it. But it could also be my oil cap. Hopefully you see this

[@familygunsandrides....8024]

Trying to figure out why my E46 goes into limp mode when I am trying to speed up and cold start it makes a Poppin sounds in the intake.. what can it be?

[@ericgalvez6783]

My car is making same nouse. Have you figured it out what it was

[@richardaotearoa6752]

My mechanic changed the servo motor twice as I got the 28B4 and 2863 codes on my 2010 BMW 320i E90. This code just appeared again and I'm highly doubtful the servo motor has failed again. Would you know what could be causing this? Please help :-(

[@peymanramezani2909]

I’m getting the exact same thing in my 08 320i, the best solution: just sell the car mate

[@malcolmtrammell5926]

what about the relearn you have to do after? (my original search because I'm not sure if I have to purchase the BMW subscription with my jbox to use their software or just use my Autel/SnapOn scanner shits expensive)

[@CL-pd8eo]

Just use your Autel they can do relearns on BMW in the DME module

[@alexisallen8540]

I have a 2007 bmw 328i and the lights came on the car starts but the window don't go down and my air blows hot the key pad don't lock r unlock the car doors

[@jimdermates4486]

where the replacement portion

[@ritchierich2820]

I saw you guys didn't loosen the butt with a 4mm allen key, did this have any affect when putting it back into place ? I didn't loosen mine either and am kind of worried now when I took mine out I kind of pryed it off and I heard a pop am guessing from tension.

[@technopro-kz4xv]

RitchieRich Yes, you need to use an allen key to remove the motor, and you need to do the same to install the new motor, carefully screw in the tip of the motor clock wise.

[@TheAutoTech]

You also need to relearn the eccentric shaft min max position with a scan tool any time the motor is removed.

[@ritchierich2820]

I actually didn't use an Allen key and I didn't do the min/max position I just put in backing place it has been running just fine.

[@ahmedagl9294]

اينا يوجد رقم متور BMW 525 موديل 2004 6 سلندر

[@martinvanzyl8068]

Hey guys I have a cc-id 29 error code plz help

[@CrazyOneToo]

Would this be the same process for my 2007 Z4 with a N52?

[@aaronbinfinity]

Yes but do not remove it the way this gentleman did, u must use a scanner to retract the motor or and allen key in a specific rotation

[@CrazyOneToo]

@@aaronbinfinity I wonder if my Foxwell 14020SCH will retract it for me?

[@suprasupra718]

Where is the link to check ? Valvetronic ? Motor if it works

[@tayoni800]

Does Valvetronic work while driving? Does it only work when stopped?

[@technopro-kz4xv]

The valvetronic is constantly in use by the engine, when you push you gas pedal it will move the intake camshaft to open the valves and accelerate the engine... in a very complex system because the engine doesn’t use the throttle body to accelerate the engine!

[@jth1703]

Hi, when you know this solenoid fail?

[@manvswildwild1486]

Engine starts missed firing, shaking ,does not run smooth .You feel it .

[@SprinXxy]

Just hold on! This isn't right? Other videos I've checked they say you need to put the valvetronic motor in "service mode" by turning it clockwise, because it will snap, and can also damage your eccentric shaft sensor.... Soooo could you just take it out like that or not? Also, do you need to program/code it? Some says that you absolutely need to do and some says that it will learn again by it self??? :S

[@jansenmundlovu2770]

How do you check or confirm that the VVT motor is faulty or isn’t working properly?

[@KrazyAnub1s]

Drive the car. A failed VVT will give trigger a check engine light, as well as feel lack of power when driving.

[@briansolomons5990]

Hi I have replaced the valvetronic motor in my 05 E90 320i how do I calibrate it to the system thanks in advance

[@e60king59]

Did u ever figure it out

[@dremstor]

Hey your video help me a lot just one question, the valvetronic need to be initialized with the scanner? is enough just replacing the valvetronic motor? Thanks¡

[@Therey1898]

I wonder the same i just replaced it today but idk if i have to use a scanner to program it

[@JRH087]

Why disconnect from loom? Why not just disconnect battery?

[@sebasroca]

Can you make a video on how to diagnose a bad valvetronic motor?

[@alannkevin]

Sebastian Roca it’s very hard to diagnose it without the proper scanner, mine had the yellow engine icon on and it disappeared once I shut off the car. Code will be A038 I think 🤔

[@save2rave61]

Failed to mention real ease tension as well as reinstall. And calibration.

[@soniccash1up]

Would it cause the car not to start?

[@zecuaventures9412]

Good question

[@albertrosario5077]

Hey guys I have this code on my bmw e90 Engine N52, 2007. CDBE - DME: Message(nominal torque request, BB) Any guesses on this problem? My car is on limp mode right now

[@miguelpalencia9788]

Albert Rosario transmission get solenoids and fluid replaced

[@1japaful]

My car shakes ..even do coils and spark plug and fuel injectors are good.. Idk what wrong with it.

[@Tracyspellenberg]

How many miles are on it probably bad motor mounts mine does the same thing and the motor mounts are bad

[@enesfazlic6017]

Dont you have to put the motor into the service mode before releasing the bolts

[@FabianRomano1]

Did you find out ?

[@trentcofaxmtg7501]

Bruh! Aren't you supposed to retract the servo when in stalling? And use a scan tool to relearn the limits?

[@trentcofaxmtg7501]

Yeah I checked you need to learn the stops after removing and replacing the motor

[@Omari1125]

Are you guys Russian or german.

[@mi16t]

Drink every time he says guys. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mikeperez1507]

I got fucked up in the first minute 😂😂😂

[@mi16t]

Its not reverse torx, its e-torx

[@clifpartin934]

what does a valvetronic motor do????

[@njackson3148]

It has to do with the variable valve timing of the engine.

[@erikkirby1]

@@njackson3148 nope! is has to do with the amount the intake valve opens... It cancels the need for a throttle body control... Valve timing is done by the vanos...

[@TRG972]

I appreciate the videos guys, but would recommend viewers also check out this 43 second video on how to remove the motor kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYGlXpifgpyajJo. It shows the use of the 4mm hex that some comments are referring to.

[@JRH087]

E46 is completely different it has no hex kust a plug on the rear of the motor

[@Jay-May]

Where is the replace? Title says remove and replace!

[@ericgreerr6416]

facts

[@kellreacts1373]

Please upload the replacement portion and the process needed to have the car relearn the valvetronic motor. I need some one on one help I’ll cash app you please hit me up.

[@RalphForeign1]

Did you ever figure it out ? I’m trying to figure this out for my 06 530i

[@ColinPopoviciu]

You forgot to mention about the spring tension. That part of the video was edited. Really disappointed

[@abdulrahmanbaqais601]

Hello, My car Mark: bmw Family: 5' E60 LCI Model: 520i N46N And there's plenty Valvetronic in the market, How do i know which one fits mine ? please help

[@mack8245]

Und wo sind jetzt die muttern von dem Stellmotor ..... im motor ..... Zylinderdeckel muss runter wenn das richtig gemacht wird

[@wwbu]

все не правильно. механик 0

[@rap_freestyles]

Following this tutorial caused my engine to fail. This guy and none of the other Bozo you tubers tell you you need a SPECIAL BMW COMPUTER to REPROGRAM the f***** camshaft and motor!!!!

[@jackforest8717]

Too much movement while recording this video. It made me dizzy and nauseous. I had to just listen to it without watching to avoid getting dizzy.

[@paulpanda173]

Rrrrrrrr….rrrright ……rrrrrrremove