Had this a while ago. All guides were good so a new chain cured it. A good brisk drive readapted it. Thanks for posting

Superb video,I’ve been searching for this exact problem with our 2006 Cooper for ages,very helpful thank you!

Thanks for explaining this really helped with my car thank again

Excellent video! Thank you!

Great info... common issue (chain guides) from what I've heard.

Great info very well explained

Good video - thank u - I just subscribed.

Thanks for this, ive got a 1.6 Mini Cooper (N12) that has code 283d "adaptation stop" ...the other code isnt present although there was stored in the DME for poor O2 sensing on bank 1 , Im guessing this is in part to issues around VANOS position....Also there was a 2B15 relating to throttle plausibility....I noticed that BMW tech bulletins recalled alot of these for guides and tensioner replacement January 2014...at the moment im just picking my way through any information I can...

Thus is a great help to me

I've have a 2007 r56 base with 139k mileage. I'm getting the same codes and the exhaust adaptation value was 19.2°. But top guide rail was not broken.

I learned that I may need an Vanos adaptation. Never knew about it. Background: My problem: P00BD code says Mass Air Flow sensor bad. it's not. Replaced it twice. Mini dealer can't figure it out having it 7 days. I rebuilt this motor myself, replacing almost everything. Bought it with a blown head gasket, so Antifreeze and oil mixed into a sludge causing the overheating. The previous owner kept driving it until it would not start again... Anyway, after 5000 miles of driving it in 9 months, Engine light comes on most of the time. Seems to trip it within 2 minutes of driving. When first starting, it has a slight erratic idle (Vanos?). What leads me to believe it's Vanos, is another Mini dealership/repair KZfaqr said his Vanos solenoid caused the P00BD code along with Vanos codes. That got me to questioning the Vanos. Although it drives really good, it has a slight erratic behavior at 2900 rpm and very slight load on engine, like it can't set the proper timing for the condition? My son who is an ASE (?) mechanic showed me on his autel (?) that the Short Term Fuel Trim was erratic, essentially shutting off fuel very quickly and then turning it back on at the 2900 rpm erratic part. Almost feels like a miss-fire, but it's not. It's the Fuel trim shutting off quickly. I do have 0.5mm larger pistons due to out of round cylinders, Head was reworked at reputable shop that did my short block with pistons. I was thinking Mass Air Flow Sensor registered more air because of larger pistons, but I don't think that's it because of seeing timing issues can give P00BD. I swapped the solenoids. No difference. I will ask my son to see if he can do the Vanos recalibration. Question: Since my oil and anti-freeze mixed into a sludge, could something in the Vanos system have become sludged up and needs to be cleaned preventing Vanos from operating at peak performance?? I cleaned and checked the solenoids and they operate snappy with power applied. Thanks for teaching me about Vanos recalibration. I hope my son can get help me with actual usable numbers to see if it's in limits. I'm subscribing to your channel.

awesome video. same question as lots of people ask what autel are you using? i am a shop owner, have maxisys 908 purchased in 2019 and have 2013 mini cooper S and 2006 mini cooper base and on both no live data for vanos nor vanos adaptation, so not sure why?

I have this 2 codes with the 4 cylinders misfiring, plus cam position out of wack, I am not going to investigate any further, I am sure it needs a new chain. Plus water pump and thermostat, no wonder they just wanted to get rid of em, I was going to throw it as an easy flip but I'll do the chain and ask full price

Good morning Richard. A pleasure, like always read your post & watch your videos. I have three (3) doubts. 1. A low level of ATF on a 01m transmission can causes one P0740 code?. 2. How many liters of ATF uses one 01m transmission? (complete rebuilding case). 3. Do you buy used parts for 01m transmissions? Best Regards.

Would be nice to see the new adaptations value in live data! What was the total cost for this repair incl diagnosis? Thank you so much!

I have one Hyundai Elantra 2017 and my car start stop for no reason, the mechanical saw is crankshaft position sensor, he change but the problem continues he open the transmission to clean and fix something... the car working but two days after the traction control light is on and together I have the codes p0014, p0017 and p0335 and now the car stopping some times again...

I did this job. Replace cam actuators timing chain and guides. I use the tool to lock the cams and crank. Our of spec by 7 degrees on both cams. How does this happen?

I am looking for the altel maxisys tool and there are quite a few to choose from 906 8 something s and pro can you be a little specific. The tools are a little expensive and I am only going to use it on mini cooper's.

Thanks, save me good money. Blessings

Whats a fair price for the repair you did on the 2007 Cooper Timing Change job. My code checker is just a cheap FixD so I dont get the adaptation readings like you do. I do have same ODBII errors, and shop I took the cooper too said they believe the VANOS was too blame. I was going to just replace the VANOS exh and intake and hope for the best. Also second question, is there a tester out there that isnt super expensive that will give me the adaptation numbers?

Hi-can the vanos adapt on its own after replacing timing chain and clearing codes? All we have is a basic analyzer that reads and clears codes. Also, to replace the timing chain, are there special tools to lock the cams in place? Thanks for posting this video!

Which autel maxisys version are you using here? So many people who asked; why don’t you tell us? There are a variety on autel maxisys scanners. Please tell us the exact model

What brand chain do you use

Old question ?- which model Maxisys are you using? My version does not have the valve gear screen. Are you using yhe ms906ts ?

Hi, I have the snap-on solus edge scan tool that doesn’t support the features your Autel unit does. I need to upgrade but not sure which scanner to get that will provide data I need to diagnose 2015 Paceman with vanos issues. Getting that degree data after recal would be great! Nice feature for sure. Thx for this great video.

My Friend, I did the adaptations in the VANOS exactly as you explain it here but I have a problem, my numbers are in reverse, 153.7 in the exhaust and 51.9 in the intake, a week ago I replaced the complete chain kit together with the phasers. Why this is happening, your help would be very important. Thanks.

I have 2008 mini cooper 1.6 base i think a same proble but the timing is new. The engine start in the morning very good but a few minute the engine make a noise , same with you reset vanos and start the engine the noise growling. I need help

Did you replace the cam Phasers/adjusters as well at the chain??

Would love to know how much a job like this would cost as my 2009 mini is giving me the same Codes. great video all the same.

Any able to help me I have a mini cooper r56 non turbo, so n12, car feels down on power, garage said it needed timing chain had that done and vvt solenoids changed and camshaft sensors changed, still have this problem of low power, (no engine light or anything, any ideas, could it be to do with the adaption or that fact it's a new engine put in the car maybe something to do with ECU?

just wondering which software you used in autel since mine does not have those data pids for vanos

where are you located i have the same issues with a manual trans vehicle ! I’m in Naples, Fl anyone you recommend ? Thanks

Hello sir I replace timing chain 2008 mini with new vonos and sensors but still getting code p0015. I also did adaptation exhaust side say 19 degrees and intake 154.? degrees What is the problem could b? I check timing with timing tool all good.I open 3rd time it's frustrating 😑. Any help 🙏

What do you think, how much does it cost to fix this Problem?

Hi good information what's mileage of this car Thanks

What is the scanner that you use?

What Autel scanner are you using?

Nice job , I had the same fault code on the mini vanos adaptation stop , the car start but when I vel it it's shut down , no idle , what the solution sir I need you help

Can you drop a link for this scanner or one capable of doing that

Hello is that an n- 16 engine?