E89 n20 code p0015

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Loun614

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Hey Zeds owner, I have a faulty code p0015 on my n20, If anything I may have bad mpg. I'm at 25 mpg. No other issue, wondering what do I need to replace to get this fix. Thanks in advance Zeds owners. :D
 
Few possible maintenence causes (oil - plugs) - but most likely is a failed camshaft position sensor.

A thorough investigation & diagnostic could reveal vanos or timing chain issues, but won't know without looking at it.
 
matsmith749 said:
Few possible maintenence causes (oil - plugs) - but most likely is a failed camshaft position sensor.

A thorough investigation & diagnostic could reveal vanos or timing chain issues, but won't know without looking at it.
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I hope it's just the camshaft position sensor.
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Sadly an internet diagnosis will only get you so far with this one - the code is saying that the timing in one bank is more retarded than it should be.

Exactly why that is could be a bunch of things that need to be checked.

Internet searching which has kindly been done on your behalf has shown that a likely culprit is indeed that camshaft position sensor, but it could be other much worse things!

Good luck.
 
matsmith749 said:
Sadly an internet diagnosis will only get you so far with this one - the code is saying that the timing in one bank is more retarded than it should be.

Exactly why that is could be a bunch of things that need to be checked.

Internet searching which has kindly been done on your behalf has shown that a likely culprit is indeed that camshaft position sensor, but it could be other much worse things!

Good luck.
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Thanks for the help. Im going to swap sensor. Praying it is just a camshaft position sensor. Nothing serious
 
That code also came up on pre 2015 N20 powered cars with timing chain stretch due to the defective earlier cam chain and guides

In which case a good idea to get it quickly looked at as a jumped timing chain is a possible result!
 
Ed.Straker said:
That code also came up on pre 2015 N20 powered cars with timing chain stretch due to the defective earlier cam chain and guides

In which case a good idea to get it quickly looked at as a jumped timing chain is a possible result!
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When I replace my valve cover and gasket I checked the time chain. It has really good tension on. Hopefully it's just the camshaft position sensor.
 
Dear Forum, yesterday I went for the Dutch MOT equivalent. My 2011 E89 2.3i was number 6 in the que. So obviously I did mutiple starts and stops with only 5 mtrs driving. After the "MOT"when I switched on the ignition almost all warning lights came on. Most of them disapeared after a while. Only the check engine light keep signaling. I used my OBD meter to chek and found two error codes $07E8 and $07EC. I removed them but later they came back. WHat may have caused this and what to do. The car was fine before the "MOT"

Regards, Rob
 
It's startup that puts most stress on timing chain components so it's possible that it's just given it that last little kick to reach the point the ECU gets upset.
 
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