Monday, April 13, 2020

2010-2020 BMW 128i Diagnostic and Repair Information

2A36

2A36 – P1012

Information saved in

DME

Fault code

2A36 – P1012

Fault text

Valvetronic, eccentric shaft sensor: reference

Fault description

VVT-Reference Sensor Solenoid Loss (Bank 1)

Condition for fault identification

2010-2020 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51) WWW.168MOTIVE.COM Page 89

Test condition:

No faults related to the sensor voltage supply should be

present (fault code #10800) and there should be no faults or

SPI parity faults related to the VVT sensor (fault code

#10801) or (fault code #10802)

Terminal condition: Terminal 15 ON

Voltage condition:

Electrical system voltage terminal 87 >10.0 V

Condition for fault memory entry

20 ms

Action in service

1. Inspect to determine whether VVT sensor reluctor is

installed correctly.

2. Replace VVT sensor if Item 1 is OK

Fault effect and breakdown warning

Driver information

Warning light:

ECE: No warning message. Engine reverts to VVT

emergency backup mode (throttled operation) US: OPEN