BMW M3 & M5 Throttle Actuator fault

E90, E92, E93, E60, E63, E64

This throttle actuator is a very common problem for all BMW M5 & M3 vehicles fitted with the S85 & S65 engines. Failure of the throttle actuator will cause the engine to go into ‘limp-mode’ with the DSC and EML light illuminated on the instrument cluster. The common faults codes are: ‘2B15 – Throttle Valve Actuator Bank 1’ & 2B16 – Throttle Valve Actuator Bank 2’. Often the engine may run fine for around 5 minutes or so before these symptoms occur.

This throttle actuator is a common problem due to a design flaw from when the internal gears were first manufactured, causing them to wear prematurely and overload the internal electronics that control the actuator. When we rebuild your own throttle actuator, we replace all internal components with higher rated versions, therefore ensuring that the actuator will not fail again.

Common Failure symptoms:

• Loss of Power
• Vehicle going into ‘limp-mode’
• DSC & EML light on

Common fault codes:

• 2B15 – Throttle Valve Actuator Governor Monitoring/Control Bank 1
• 2B16 - Throttle Valve Actuator Governor Monitoring/Control Bank 2
• 2B21 – Throttle Valve Actuator Pre-drive Check Bank 1
• 2B22 – Throttle Valve Actuator Pre-driver Check Bank 2
• 2B25 – Throttle Valve Monitoring Bank 1
• 2B26 – Throttle Valve Monitoring Bank 2
• 27A1 – Throttle Valve Actuator Enable Line Bank 1
• 27A2 – Throttle Valve Actuator Enable Line Bank 2
• 2B57 – Safety Concept Manager Action
• CDCD – Throttle Valve Actuator CAN Message

Common failing part numbers:

• A2C53142839
• A2C53046176
• A2C53032056

Test and rebuild:

Each actuator is fully tested using our Hardware In-the-Loop vehicle simulator which will test under real-world conditions. Once the root cause of failure has been identified our highly skilled technicians will replace all common failing components, we only use OEM or above rated components, and unlike the factory environment of the manufactures, our quality control is second to none.

Programming:

This unit is not coded, no need for any recoding once you receive it back, just simply plug and play.

Quality:

We remanufacture these throttle bodies for BMW main dealers and specialists all over the globe, so you can be assured of our very high standard of work. Our work defect rate is lower than 0.49% across our rebuilds.

Warranty:

Lifetime unlimited mileage*

Turnaround time:

Our current turnaround time to rebuild your own unit is approx. 2-3 working days.

Delivery time for a replacement unit from stock is currently 1 - 2 working days (when available).

How do I get my unit rebuilt?

To pay for the rebuild select your vehicle model above and click: Get yours rebuilt

Print the payment/booking confirmation email.

Package the BMW throttle actuator inside a sturdy box with plenty of packaging material (make sure you include your confirmation email in the box).

Send us your package by tracked courier (the shipping instructions are on the confirmation email).

Once received we will test, rebuild and return your throttle actuator with an unlimited mileage lifetime warranty. (if your unit turns out not to be faulty then we will refund your payment less a small testing fee and return shipping)

What if I don’t want to pay up front?

This is not a problem, if you prefer this option then follow the following steps:

Fill in and submit this test form.

Print the booking confirmation email.

Package the BMW throttle actuator inside a sturdy box with plenty of packaging material (make sure you include your confirmation email in the box).

Send us your package by tracked courier (the shipping instructions are on the confirmation email).

Once received, we will test your throttle actuator and call you to advise on the outcome of testing, if your unit is faulty and you choose to go ahead with the rebuild then we will take payment over the phone using a debit/credit card.

We will then rebuild your throttle actuator and return it to you with an unlimited mileage warranty.

If you require further information regarding this BMW throttle actuator then please contact us.