2006 BMW 320i (E90) — Repair Solution

2.0L N46B20 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto · Check Engine Light / MIL - On · Engine

BMW 320i (E90) Check Engine Light / MIL - On Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: BMW
Model: 320i (E90)
Year: 2006
Engine: 2.0L N46B20 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 181,000
Area: Engine
Category: Check Engine Light / MIL - On

Customer Complaint

Poor drivability with the engine warning light on.

Problem Summary

The vehicle was in limp mode with the valvetronic system in fail-safe. Fault codes 2A61 (Valvetronic Adaptation) and 2A63 (Valvetronic Servomotor) were present, with 2A61 returning immediately after clearing. The engine had been replaced at another workshop a few months prior and had never run correctly since. The previous workshop had also replaced the valvetronic motor and sensor without resolving the issue, and a BMW dealership had subsequently diagnosed a faulty ECU.

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Quick Facts

CodeBMW3206116
Vehicle2006 BMW 320i (E90)
Engine2.0L N46B20 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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