09 1.6l non-s base model

New timing chain, valves in head, plugs and coil, and VVT solenoids. Swapped cam sensors and solenoids with no movement of code. P0015 is for retarded timing in exhaust (front of vehicle cam).

Removed injectors, ran carb cleaner through them and they all spray well and actuate well.

Car starts right up idles well for about a second then stutters and stalls. Have a p0050 for upstream O2 sensor and random misfire code.

If I give it gas and hold it at say 2k or 3k it'll run fine for a couple seconds then cut out a bit, if idle drops to low about 1k it'll run real rough and stall.

If it's not the VVT, cam sensors, plugs, injectors, or coils, what am I looking for? Read other posts says oil control ring for the cam? Advice on this? What about the actuator motor for the cams?

 

Flywheel sensor test good?

 

Is there a flywheel sensor on manual trans? If so where and how is it tested?

 

I am pretty sure they all have them, and it is usually called the crankshaft sensor.
Search youtube for videos of removal/ replacement, and you can test with an ohm meter and a piece of steel, also a youtube video.

 

I had a similar problem...
2010 Base MC N12 - installed a remanufactured engine and new parts (ie: Vanos solenoids, etc.), but kept getting P0015

Solution came from Mike at ECS Tuning...
Get a BMW/Mini-specific scan tool so you can clear the adaptions so that the valvetronic gear can relearn the stops

• The scan tool that I bought is HERE
• The steps to clear the adaptions is described in the video posted in this THREAD

Thank you Mike/ECS Tuning
Hope this helps others
aloha, -Bob