Swirl Flaps Faults

4 known faults tagged with Swirl Flaps

EGR Valve and Swirl Flap Failure

2010-201660,000–130,000 miles£30–£4000

The N47-powered Countryman shares the EGR and swirl flap failure modes of the 3 Series. Both are serious issues that should be addressed preventatively.

Swirl Flap Failure and Engine Ingestion

Critical

2007-201060,000–130,000 miles£30–£6000

The N47 in the E60 5 Series shares the swirl flap failure risk of all N47-engined BMWs. The flap breaks off the corroded actuator rod and is ingested into the engine.

Swirl Flap Motor Failure

Moderate

2004-201160,000–120,000 miles£100–£350

The intake manifold swirl flaps on the 1.6 TDCi are actuated by an electric motor. When the motor fails, the car goes into limp mode. Unlike the N47 BMW, the flaps rarely break off — but the motor commonly burns out.

Swirl Flap Failure and Engine Ingestion

Critical

2007-201260,000–120,000 miles£30–£5000

The N47 intake manifold has metal swirl flaps on actuator rods. When the rods corrode and snap, the flap breaks off and gets ingested into the engine, causing severe internal damage.