2010 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N52K) Manufacturer Code Page 94
Fault code
2A41 – P1075
Fault text
Valvetronic, electrical overload protection
Fault description
VVT-Overload Protection (Bank 1)
Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
Electrical overload protection
The engine management monitors the VVT motor’s current
draw. If the monitored current draw exceeds a defined
threshold for several seconds the VVT system is deactivated
(VVT emergency operation mode), and the engine reverts to
throttled operation.
Always active provided that fault codes #10813,#10816,
#10819 are not present.
Terminal condition: none
Voltage condition:
none
Condition for fault memory entry
Warning threshold: 112 掳C DME internal driver circuit
temperature
Deactivation threshold: 126 掳C internal DME driver circuit
temperature
Action in service
1. Check for correct reluctor attachment at VVT sensor.
2. Defective VVT servo motor (for instance, interturn short
circuit) Check servo motor and replace as indicated (Clear
fault memory / switch ignition terminals)
3. Check VVT motor wiring harness between VVT motor
and DME for shorts between both VVT motor wires and
vehicle ground.
Fault effect and breakdown warning
Driver information
Warning light:
MIL ON
Service instruction
none
2A42
2A42 – P1064
Information saved in
DME
Fault code
2A42 – P1064
Fault text
Valvetronic, position at new start: plausibility
Fault description
VVT-Value Comparison Starting Position/Parking Position
Plausibility (Bank 1)
Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
When the DME is activated (wake-up) it assesses the current
VVT sensor angle based on the last VVT sensor angle prior
to shutdown. If there is a substantial difference in the two
