2A38 - P1030

2020 BMW 128i Coupe (E82) L6-3.0L (N51) Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ): Service instruction

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(DME) Condition For Fault Memory Entry - 1

2A38 - P1030

Information saved in

DME

Fault code

2A38 - P1030

Fault text

Valvetronic, monitoring, sluggish movement

Fault description

VVT-Actuator Monitoring Position Control, Control Deviation (Bank 1)

Condition for fault identification

Test condition:

VVT system monitoring for stiction and resistance to motion.

Always active when no other VVT fault is present. Terminal condition: Terminal 15 ON

Voltage condition:

Electrical system voltage terminal 87 >10.0 V

Condition for fault memory entry

55 ms

Action in service

1. Use tester to request initialization of travel limits and note whether travel limit initialization routine executes without problems. 2. If Item 1 is not OK, replace VVT motor and repeat Item 1

3. If replacing VVT motor fails to resolve the problem: Open the valve cover and check the VVT for mechanical stiction and seizure.

Fault effect and breakdown warning

Driver information

Warning light:

ECE: No warning message. Engine reverts to VVT emergency backup mode (throttled operation) US: OPEN