Code P1290 after VCG replaced?

2013 BMW 328
149,000 MILES • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1973
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I doubt it was there before. I had some turbo leaks before but I am sure it was from the valve cover leaking bad. Now i have p1290, made sure coolant is full, replaced sensor, same result. I can read engine coolant temperature via scanner with old and new sensor.
Oct 29, 2022 at 3:29 PM
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This code can mean many things because BMW uses this generic code to list many faults pertaining to the engine coolant sensor/turbo and wastegate. Have you replaced the turbo? I have seen that fix it.
Oct 30, 2022 at 3:37 PM
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Drives great not in limp mode. I still have the same four codes to turbo but when i delete them and before starting the car i only get 2 codes which means it's a hard code. Having a hard time trying to understand what part i need based on the two codes left.
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Oct 30, 2022 at 3:50 PM
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Yep, that DME code I don't like, it can be causing the other codes, I would try to get a rebuilt DME to see if that fixes it. The code P1290 is a difficult one to fix. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Oct 31, 2022 at 11:49 AM
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I fixed it by adjusting the rod link to the turbo actuator.
Oct 31, 2022 at 11:57 AM
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Nov 1, 2022 at 11:33 AM