Possible Cam problem in 325i 2006

rotts4u · 05-04-2009, 04:10 PM

Today my 325i with 50450 miles started fine but as soon as it hit idle it got real rough and dies. Crank it back up and it seems ok until the next idle then the same thing again.

I take it to the dealer and they pulled the engine codes and it says CAM. Not cam sensor but cam. They are pulling the parts off to get to it for an inspection but I wanted to see if others have had any issue and if so do you think BMW will cover it beyond the 50K warranty?

I searched the forum on CAM and didnt find anything similar.

Thanks

Don

Roowah · 05-04-2009, 04:39 PM

Hmmm...I don't have any answer for you regarding your technical questions. Hopefully, BMW will extend some good will towards you being you are so close to the 50,000 mile mark. Keep us posted.

rotts4u · 05-06-2009, 07:19 AM

They still have it apart as of now with no real news. Ill post something after its fixed. Today is the third day at the dealer. They are contacting BMW tech support.

GMWNashville · 05-06-2009, 07:46 PM

there is no code that just says cam..it could be anything from cam timing, vanos, vanos solenoids, valvetronics,..the list goes on..

djpeetur · 06-14-2009, 11:28 PM

valvetronic sensnor and motor. same thing hpapne to me around 65k. rough idle when i started the car

gino58 · 06-16-2009, 03:02 PM

if you are CPO dealer should fix it under warranty

05-04-2009, 04:10 PM	#1
rotts4u Private First Class 8 Rep 104 Posts Drives: Audi A3 TDI Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: chattanooga, TN iTrader: (0)	Possible Cam problem in 325i 2006 Today my 325i with 50450 miles started fine but as soon as it hit idle it got real rough and dies. Crank it back up and it seems ok until the next idle then the same thing again. I take it to the dealer and they pulled the engine codes and it says CAM. Not cam sensor but cam. They are pulling the parts off to get to it for an inspection but I wanted to see if others have had any issue and if so do you think BMW will cover it beyond the 50K warranty? I searched the forum on CAM and didnt find anything similar. Thanks Don
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Roowah Captain 28 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (0)	Hmmm...I don't have any answer for you regarding your technical questions. Hopefully, BMW will extend some good will towards you being you are so close to the 50,000 mile mark. Keep us posted. __________________ 2006 E90 330i 6MT: TiAg\|Black Leather\|Poplar Trim\|Premium Package\|Cold Weather Package 2003 E46 325i 5MT: Retired - The beginning of my BMW obsession!
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05-06-2009, 07:19 AM	#3
rotts4u Private First Class 8 Rep 104 Posts Drives: Audi A3 TDI Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: chattanooga, TN iTrader: (0)	They still have it apart as of now with no real news. Ill post something after its fixed. Today is the third day at the dealer. They are contacting BMW tech support.
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05-06-2009, 07:46 PM	#4
GMWNashville Colonel 172 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: 19 G05, 16 F80, 10 E70x5D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	there is no code that just says cam..it could be anything from cam timing, vanos, vanos solenoids, valvetronics,..the list goes on..
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06-14-2009, 11:28 PM	#5
djpeetur Captain 170 Rep 955 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Plano TX iTrader: (23)	valvetronic sensnor and motor. same thing hpapne to me around 65k. rough idle when i started the car
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06-16-2009, 03:02 PM	#6
gino58 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2006 325i zsp Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: elk grove, ca iTrader: (0)	if you are CPO dealer should fix it under warranty
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