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F20 (2011) 116i Petrol - Engine Malfunction Warnin
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    Posted: 15 Sep 2016 at 8:07pm
Dear All,

I hope that someone can help me out.

I have a 1 series (F20) and the Engine Malfunction warning light has come on.
I have been informed that it is a Vanos Fault, which is common on the mini (same engine).
The Engine Malfunction warning light has now started to flicker, while driving.
I found that the engine oil was low so I topped it up with 1 litre of oil.
The light is still flickering while driving.

Can anyone advise me further? 

I have spoken to my local BMW dealer and they do not seem to recognize this fault.
Should I take the matter up with BMW UK?

Any comments would be appreciated.



Edited by sanjivsai - 15 Sep 2016 at 8:08pm
Many thanks in advance for your help.
Regards
Sanjiv
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If it's done over 50'000 miles, it will probably be a stretched timing chain. This engine was developed with PSA (Peugeot) and it's not the best thing ever. It's also found in Peugeot Citroen stuff. A new chain kit will probably sort it - it's not 'if' but 'when'. You're looking at about £600 to do it. Vanos unit faults are fairly rare, but they're not old cars yet.
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Thank you for your reply.
It has done about 30,000 miles. I was told that the error is the same as the one on the mini as it shares the same engine.
Any other ideas?
Many thanks in advance for your help.
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Is your car under a BMW warranty? does it have FBMWSH? if so i would take it to your nearest dealer and get them to have a look and sort it out if it is not I would look for a reputable BMW independent specialist garage and get them to have a look at it as their labour charges will be a lot less than the main dealer if your out of warranty and on your own with it in terms of costs and support
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Thank you for your advise, it does have FBMWSH.
I will contact the dealership, where it has been serviced.
I will take it up with them.
Many thanks in advance for your help.
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