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P107C BMW Code - VVT Overload Protection Temperature Too High

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- Repair Importance Level: 3/3
- Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3
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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P107C BMW?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Loose reluctor on VVT sensor
  • Incorrect installation of Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
  • Faulty Digital Motor Electronics
  • Digital Motor Electronics harness is open or shorted
  • Digital Motor Electronics circuit poor electrical connection
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How to Fix the DTC P107C BMW?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P107C BMW code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

What Does the P107C BMW Code Mean?

The temperature of the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) driver circuit in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME) is monitored, and the system responds to overheating by reverting to VVT emergency mode operation - the vehicle continues to operate, but in throttled mode. Incorrect use of the pedal-position sensor, consisting of rapid, repeated pressure extending over several minutes heats up the VVT driver circuit in the DME, leading to its deactivation when it reaches a critical level.

P107C BMW Code - VVT Overload Protection Temperature Too High

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