2001 BMW 318i (E46) Repair Solution

Vehicle Details

Make: BMW

Model: 318i (E46)

Year: 2001

Engine: 2.0L N42B20 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol

Area: Engine

Category: Engine Not Cranking

Customer Complaint

The engine cut out and would not restart.

Problem Summary

The car will not start.
The following codes were logged.
285E - Variable valve gear control module internal fault
2862 - Variable valve gear voltage supply power output stage
2865 - Variable valve gear power limitation in limp home operating mode.
When codes are cleared the two that stay on are the camshaft sensors but after re-cranking the engine, all faults codes come back on.

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Quick Facts

Code	BMWE401111
Vehicle	2001 BMW 318i (E46)
Engine	2.0L N42B20 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Complaint	Visible
Diag. Sequence	Members Only
Solution	Members Only

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2001 BMW 318i (E46) — Repair Solution

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