Valvetronic actuator disconnect

cwlo · 07-14-2020, 08:55 AM

I have the dreaded actuator clicking, so I have ordered a new actuator and parts, and am hoping the shaft will be ok. Can I disconnect the actuator electrical connector, or fuse and still drive the car safely? I dont expect to be able to do the repair for a few weeks, so I am trying to minimize any chance of DME damage in the interim.

amg6975 · 07-20-2020, 08:51 AM

You don't need to worry about DME damage, you need to worry about damaging your eccentric shaft. I'm not sure about driving it but when mine went bad I immediately unplugged it to keep it from grinding every time I opened a door or anything.

tracer bullet · 07-20-2020, 10:32 AM

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Luckily I have an X3 I can drive but am working out the same issue & questions myself.

cwlo · 07-20-2020, 08:27 PM

Unplug it I will. Thanks!

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cwlo Private First Class 84 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 04 m3 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Valvetronic actuator disconnect I have the dreaded actuator clicking, so I have ordered a new actuator and parts, and am hoping the shaft will be ok. Can I disconnect the actuator electrical connector, or fuse and still drive the car safely? I dont expect to be able to do the repair for a few weeks, so I am trying to minimize any chance of DME damage in the interim.
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amg6975 Captain 496 Rep 642 Posts Drives: '12 M1.5, '05 ZHP, '98 M3/4/5 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0)	You don't need to worry about DME damage, you need to worry about damaging your eccentric shaft. I'm not sure about driving it but when mine went bad I immediately unplugged it to keep it from grinding every time I opened a door or anything.
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tracer bullet Brigadier General 2383 Rep 3,526 Posts Drives: '11 135i , '15 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	Join the club! https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1740751 Luckily I have an X3 I can drive but am working out the same issue & questions myself.
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07-20-2020, 08:27 PM	#4
cwlo Private First Class 84 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 04 m3 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Unplug it I will. Thanks!
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