03-11-2024, 03:30 PM | #1 |
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2012 335i Luxury - variable valve timing error
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I am new to the whole BMW thing, just bought a 335i luxury 2012 for a really good price from Denmark. I am facing several errors, starting from start/stop not being switchable - switching on/off on itself. Just installed brand new battery, hoping that was the cause but no. The bigger problem is the variable valve timing error code, and the phenomenon is that I can hear loud air sounds (random pitch and strength) - independent of engine rev almost.. Also the car informed me about the many failures resulting in VVT not working and switched off. Also once I had an error message about transmission gear failure, but that disappeared in 1o sec. The car does not seem reliable in this form, I dont wwant to spend a fortune. Considering returning it to seller due to hidden error (also the mileage was fvked with, almost 1oo.ooo km extra) Any suggestions other than burning it? THanks |
03-11-2024, 05:19 PM | #2 |
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I have a 2012. I see no reason to judge that specifically. Of course, by getting a 2012/2013 you are getting a PWG car (yes I know some 2013 are EWG). And the other strike against it would be CIC instead of NBT. But otherwise, the build is the same until the LCI models, unless you have another specific part number that you know changed.
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I waited until 2013 F30 335i could be ordered. |
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Famous example: The first F30's in 2012 had rusty seat frames. BMW fixed that later, but part number never changed. |
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03-14-2024, 06:44 PM | #9 |
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Interesting, thank you for the info. I had no idea this was a 'thing'!
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