Valvetronic motor issue

[Prodigal M3nace]

I recently replaced my Valvetronic motor because of that awful ticking sound. But now it’s saying the faults are too frequent and it’s deactivated the system! Did I so something wrong In my steps to replace this?

[flo93100]

You need to reset adaptation of valvetronic

[Prodigal M3nace]

Would ista be the best way to do it or does pressing the petal 10 times in 15 work aswell ?

[Prodigal M3nace]

Also is there any specific way to remove it and install it. I took out the minimum stop sent the shaft back and just pulled out motor and put new one in and then everything back together?

[headstart101]

I recently did this. ISTA coding is required to set limitations. It cycles the valvetronic motor 500 times during the reset. Took several minutes to complete and it was interesting seeing how the valvetronic motor works with the car at idle.

[Prodigal M3nace]

Is this a software I can get easily or would I need to go somewhere?

[headstart101]

“Easily” is a subjective term! Requires a lot of storage space and a license. I’m sure you can find a free version somewhere with some digging but I purchased the license when I got the software.

[Prodigal M3nace]

Gotcha I’ll do some digging. These are the codes it threw before fully deactivated. I tried re thing at first but nothing.

[headstart101]

Hopefully it did not cause any damages! I would not drive the car until you do the ISTA coding as the escentric shaft would set you back at least $2k if it’s damaged

[Prodigal M3nace]

Ya I’d be annoyed what could be damaged on to besides the teeth?

[headstart101]

Originally Posted by Prodigal M3nace

Ya I’d be annoyed what could be damaged on to besides the teeth?

Not sure but I don’t believe it would cause any head or valve damage outside of the teeth on shaft. Replacing the shaft, is more involved than the valvetronic motor.

[Prodigal M3nace]

Where could I purchase ista and a license

[headstart101]

Look in the “DIY and Coding” sub forums

[Prodigal M3nace]

This is what it’s giving me not allowing a relearn. I’m going to pull it all out again. The new motor was a little stiff during instal.
So I’m going to try it all again

[Prodigal M3nace]

The actuator is a little stiff is that normal?

[headstart101]

There should be resistance but you shouldn’t have any issues rotating it! Is there any damage to the teeth?

[Prodigal M3nace]

None. but there is significant resistance compared to old motor. should the spring back be able to move the motor?

Also I cleared dme and tried resetting and it got through 10 cycles and then said it failed and the dme code came back on again

Also one thing to note I bought one of those cheaper motors for $125

I think next bet is to buy a oem from FCP EURO. And pull this apart for third time. Because my last motor was going because it worked sometimes and sometimes it didn’t.

[Prodigal M3nace]

These are what it shows

[headstart101]

I would only go with an OEM motor. I got a deal when I purchased mine for around $400.

[headstart101]

Originally Posted by Prodigal M3nace

None. but there is significant resistance compared to old motor. should the spring back be able to move the motor?

Also I cleared dme and tried resetting and it got through 10 cycles and then said it failed and the dme code came back on again

Also one thing to note I bought one of those cheaper motors for $125

I think next bet is to buy an oem from FCP EURO. And pull this apart for third time. Because my last motor was going because it worked sometimes and sometimes it didn’t.

The OEM or continental (oe supplier) are the only ones I would go with. The cheap Chinese parts should only be trusted when it’s non mechanical, I.e exhaust system.

[Prodigal M3nace]

Yup never again! Imma get I just ordered oe

[headstart101]

Good luck! Not sure how many miles you have on your car but I replaced injectors 1-4 while at it. Went with Bosch EU6