New owner Help*E85 3.0 M54 Engine cut out Codes- 0031CD, 0028F9,002719*

Good afternoon,

New owner of a Z4 E85 3.0i 94k miles that needs a bit of TLC having been sat for a few years.

The car has been modified slightly having had the E36 Hydraulic steering rack fitted. Previous owner has straight piped and de-catted it back from the manifold to the rear silencer. I'm looking to get this back to OEM.

The issue I'm having is that after a while and the cars warmed up the EML comes on and the car stutters then cuts out. Its done this when coming to a stop at a junction too. The fan doesn't seem to run and could be a contributory factor. The engine is clean doesn't have any knocks, the DISA doesn't make a noise and there's no oil around the rocker cover Vanos seal. ( All getting replaced for good measure) No apparent vacuum leak.

It appears intermittent and ran for 20mins or more before it happened again.

Luckily my neighbour (Stuart) is a avid Z4 enthusiast and he plugged in the Carly app through the OBD reader.

Fault codes below- I'm aware of the Lambda sensor codes as the exhaust has been decatted so expect to see them until I get some cats. (Let me know if you have anything for sale)

CARLY DIAGNOSTICS REPORT
BMW Z4 (2003)
May 17 2022
Issues (3)
Engine M54

Fault code: 00279D Motor fan: control
Details:
Coolant temperature Radiator outlet : 31 Duty e-fan : 7 engine status : 2 voltage Kl.87 : 13


Fault code: 002716 Lambda probe heating after catalyst bank 1: control
Details:
Exhaust gas temperature model HK : 250 Resistance lambda probe NK1 : 65280 Voltage
Lambda probe HinterKat1 : 0 Lambda probe heating Hinterkat 1 : 99

Fault code: 002717 Lambda probe heating after catalyst bank 2: control
Details:
Exhaust gas temperature model HK : 250 Resistance lambda probe NK2 : 65280 Voltage
Lambda probe HinterKat2 : 0 Lambda probe heating Hinterkat 2 : 99

Fault code: 003C1D Crankshaft sensor: signal
Details:
speed : 0 Accelerator pedal value : 78 engine temperature : 89 Time since the start end : 0


Fault code: 0028F9 Runningirregularity: segment time measurement
Details:
Engine speed : 4512 voltage Kl.87 : 13 engine temperature : 83 air mass : 173
Fault code: 002719 Crankshaft sensor: period
Details:
Engine speed : 0 speed gradient : 0 status Motorsteürung : 0 engine status : 0



Has anyone dealt with a similar issue?. I suspect the Crank position sensor, or the Cam shaft position sensor. Would the thermostat have an effect on this too?

The connector for the intake CPS around the vanos system was taken off and cleaned but didn't improve.

I appreciate any advice and help

Please direct me to a thread if this has already been answered!

Many thanks
John
 
Could well be Camshaft or Crankshaft sensors that are failing more so the Crankshaft sensor as you have codes for that.
 
This is a really interesting car; I think I've only read of one or two steering conversions to hydraulic!

Looking forward to helping you get it sorted John- plus those wheels look superb now!
 
Johnstanners318 said:
Good afternoon,

New owner of a Z4 E85 3.0i 94k miles that needs a bit of TLC having been sat for a few years.

The car has been modified slightly having had the E36 Hydraulic steering rack fitted. Previous owner has straight piped and de-catted it back from the manifold to the rear silencer. I'm looking to get this back to OEM.

The issue I'm having is that after a while and the cars warmed up the EML comes on and the car stutters then cuts out. Its done this when coming to a stop at a junction too. The fan doesn't seem to run and could be a contributory factor. The engine is clean doesn't have any knocks, the DISA doesn't make a noise and there's no oil around the rocker cover Vanos seal. ( All getting replaced for good measure) No apparent vacuum leak.

It appears intermittent and ran for 20mins or more before it happened again.

Luckily my neighbour (Stuart) is a avid Z4 enthusiast and he plugged in the Carly app through the OBD reader.

Fault codes below- I'm aware of the Lambda sensor codes as the exhaust has been decatted so expect to see them until I get some cats. (Let me know if you have anything for sale)

CARLY DIAGNOSTICS REPORT
BMW Z4 (2003)
May 17 2022
Issues (3)
Engine M54

Fault code: 00279D Motor fan: control
Details:
Coolant temperature Radiator outlet : 31 Duty e-fan : 7 engine status : 2 voltage Kl.87 : 13


Fault code: 002716 Lambda probe heating after catalyst bank 1: control
Details:
Exhaust gas temperature model HK : 250 Resistance lambda probe NK1 : 65280 Voltage
Lambda probe HinterKat1 : 0 Lambda probe heating Hinterkat 1 : 99

Fault code: 002717 Lambda probe heating after catalyst bank 2: control
Details:
Exhaust gas temperature model HK : 250 Resistance lambda probe NK2 : 65280 Voltage
Lambda probe HinterKat2 : 0 Lambda probe heating Hinterkat 2 : 99

Fault code: 003C1D Crankshaft sensor: signal
Details:
speed : 0 Accelerator pedal value : 78 engine temperature : 89 Time since the start end : 0


Fault code: 0028F9 Runningirregularity: segment time measurement
Details:
Engine speed : 4512 voltage Kl.87 : 13 engine temperature : 83 air mass : 173
Fault code: 002719 Crankshaft sensor: period
Details:
Engine speed : 0 speed gradient : 0 status Motorsteürung : 0 engine status : 0



Has anyone dealt with a similar issue?. I suspect the Crank position sensor, or the Cam shaft position sensor. Would the thermostat have an effect on this too?

The connector for the intake CPS around the vanos system was taken off and cleaned but didn't improve.

I appreciate any advice and help

Please direct me to a thread if this has already been answered!

Many thanks
John

You'd better get a pic up of the new car or the forum will get grumpy!

:rofl:
 
Update*

Changed the Crankshaft sensor. Immediately the engine was running quieter and smoother at idol. Pretty simple to change, took about 10mins once located. Took it out for a spin and was running great.

I bought the camshaft sensors but didn't change them. Ill keep hold of one just for future use if needed.

Going to do some preventative maintenance for peace of mind. Vanos kit, DISA inspect, Calliper refresh, Full Brake discs & pads, Suspensions struts and mounts all round and a Full Service- Oil, oil filter, diff oil, cabin and air filter.

Thanks for the input Colb :thumbsup:
 
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