How do you calibrate a BMW Valvetronic?
Basically you reconnect everything, turn the car ON (don’t start engine), and wait. You should here the car going through the “self test/calibration” on the valvetronic motor. Wait about 30 seconds and turn the car off. Next restart everything should be ready.
What are the symptoms of a bad Valvetronic?
What can go wrong with Valvetronic systems?
- Illuminated MIL lamp that may or may not be flashing.
- Varying degrees of power loss.
- Rough idling/running at some engine speeds.
- Excessive fuel consumption.
- A hard-start or a no-start condition may be present.
What does BMW Valvetronic do?
The Valvetronic system is a BMW variable valve lift system which, in combination with variable valve timing, allows infinite adjustment of the intake valve timing and duration. The system claims to improve fuel economy and emissions, and negates the need for a throttle body in regular use.
What does Valvetronic mean on a BMW?
The Valvetronic system on your bmw is a variable valve lift setup which, in combination with variable valve timing, allows the intake valve timing to be infinitely adjustable. The electric valvetronic motor was first on normally-aspirated engines but is now common on the turbocharged vehicles as well.
How to diagnose a BMW valvetronic eccentric shaft failure?
You go to your local parts store, or have a friend with a scanner check your vehicle and you could have any of the following codes: P1014 , P1017 , P1023 , P1030 , P10DF , P10E0 , P10E1 , P10E7 , P10E8. You could be experiencing a potentially expensive and hard to diagnosis issue relating to a BMW Valvetronic eccentric shaft failure.
Do I need to reset the endpoints on the Valvetronic motor?
If you do not you will get a ****-ton of errors and potentially damage the Valvetronic system or the engine. Just taking the Valvetronic motor out to replace a gasket and returning it to the valve cover it is not necessary to reset the endpoints. “YOU MUST set the new endpoints using ISTA+”.
How does a Valvetronic engine work?
The Valvetronic engine replaces the function of the throttle body by using infinitely variable intake valve lift. Valvetronic has its own computer housed in a separate unit away from the engine management system, networked through CAN network with the digital engine management system incorporating a 40-megahertz,…