- Nick at Pelican Parts. Jim
I guess its the old saying if you want it done right, DIY
Nick the VIN on my car is CM30205 is there a drawing of where this clog could be. Other than the Vanos Solenoids, I don't know what else to change. The OBD II scanner I have read as P1554. He now tells me that the motor is more that likely a throw away WTF or top of the block needs to be pulled down to inspect. They can figure out what part or repair kit you need. I connected a ODB reader and have the following codes which can be cleared but come back on after a few days. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. However, with frequent oil changes that is less of a chance. If mechanical timing is OK, replace the actuator. other than the one time of engine code, nothing at this moment. I would check vanos actuator function using a BMW scan tool and mechanical engine timing. - Nick at Pelican Parts, Hi i have a 2006 bmw 325i im having issues with the vehicle at idle or when coming to a stop the rpm gauge will stumble and fall below 500rpms and the vehicle will shake like its going to stall out would a solenoid cause it to do that, Unlikely, unless you have timing jammed code. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Just before the error occurs the car has slower pickup between 1500 and 2200 rpms. Check timing via a bmw scan tool, is desired same as actual? - Nick at Pelican Parts. So I'm definitely going to try the quick and easy fixes first cleaning the MAF sensor and the VANOS solenoids, and it that doesn't do the trick, I'll start looking at what you suggested. Come join the discussion about Bimmerfest events, production numbers, programming, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Under hard acceleration it is barely felt. I like this post, enjoyed this one regards for posting. Thanks for the feedback. Give our parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. And could the oil leakage on top of solenoids and oil cap be a problem? https://us.autologic.com/news/bmw-vanos-system-fault-testing-and-diagnosing
I have noticed when the light turns on I am always on the highway. Sounds like lifters and vanos has issues.. possible vacuum leaks.. was watching Ltft banks look consistent.. stft bank 1 and 2 look wrong.. ST FT will shift and track the o2 sensor. hello, I have a bmw E90 325i 200656which runs perfectly, idles and revs as it should, has no fault codes but at around 1200 revs, travelling at around 30mph, feels decidedly lumpy like you're travelling over cobbles and definitely feels engine/fuel/plug related but at 35/40mph plus, the sensation reduces and seems non existent at higher speeds.Sometimes it's a lot less pronounced at 30mph, but is disconcerting all the same. Help, What is the fault code? I would start there. The Huntington Librarys more than 800,000 photographs date from the 1850s to the present and include outstanding examples of a wide variety of print and negative processes and photographic formats. I have a 2007 BMW 328i with 96k miles. Running scanmaster shows nothing. You could have a faulty solenoid or worn actuators. Is it issue-vanos solenoid issue? I would check spark, fuel and compression on all cylinders. Could be a vanos solenoid or actuator problem. Give our parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. Thank you for your reply Nick. You'll want to keep the water away from the electrical connector side YES. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Thanks for the Info. Could the codes just be a symptom of oil starvation? The VANOS actuators mount to the front of the camshafts. I did have the sensor replaced due to a broken gasket just under 1 yr ago by BMW dealer. It seems the issue is related to the accelerator pedal and the noise sounds like something is loose under the car. In order to start the car these past five days. I've already removed the others without a problem I was thinking of changing the oil using a BMW filter, changing the spark plugs and cleaning the O2 sensor that's up front. Are these vanos symptoms? Could is have fallen off inside the engine? Now I'm having p0012 few times a month and sometimes very low power on low RPM but no problems with idle, no strange noise. Hey Zuhair - when was the last time you had your turbos done assuming the car is over ~75k miles? help, I can't offer any helpful insight without knowing what is missing from the system when you are trying to start it. I only had 3 payments left to boot. I have a 2008 320i with N46 engine. Sounds like an engine misfire. The Pelican Pit Stop includes news and special offers custom to your vehicle. No , no lights , just the code stored i erase it and came again , may i buy new vanos sensors? - Nick at Pelican Parts. Greetings from Argentina. Is this just an issue of cleaning and/or replacing vanos solenoid also? Check camshaft actual verse desired using a BMW scan tool. Have you checked to see what code is stored? If the timing is off, I would not suggest driving it. Those codes are likely read using an advanced BMW scan tool. I would check spark, fuel and compression on all cylinders. 2006 Z4 E85 3.0si. Clean the solenoids and replace the spark plugs? - Nick at Pelican Parts, I just changed the oil.. no check engine lught anymore.. maybe the dirty oil made it tough for the solenoid to get a reading, Dirty oil is bad for VANOS components. Can you suggest whether this is linked to spark plug or coil or vanos solenoid. Any thoughts why? having an issue with bmw 325i E90. What do I do with this issue, dealer wants 260 to replace fob. I just got back from the dealer after having an inspection on my 2008 BMW 328i SULEV. if the faults return you will have to dig deeper. This will be your best bet when diagnosing. Guy with meter had a look at it and couldnt fathom the warning light? Codes:
1017
1006
102B
1004
050B, Are these P or FC codes? Everything seems fine. Your scan tool may not be able to read the fault, one will be stored. Does fault return? Is that the normal value? BMW checked it, said there were no problems with all parts working well and just did a software updatefor $400!!! My suggestion is if you have determined you need a VANOS solenoid by cleaning or swapping side to side, replace both solenoids. ie. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Checked solenoid and cam sensor all good. Be sure to push them in straight. The vehicle stall did not happen and at idle time the taco is rock steady. so far As mentioned earlier. My car 2005 e90 325i N52 was burning oil, needed to add 1l every 500km/300miles
A mechanic changed CCV , while changing it, we found out the old crankcase hose was not even connected to the CCV. I cleared these and took the car back out. My Key fob is dead, my car battery also died. Removed all connectors accessible eg. Those faults are always timing related. I await your kind advise to enable me take a decision. Thanks for reply. My 2009 E90 328i Xdrive was bucking after replacing Vanos and threw 2D59 and was going into Limp modeDSC errors. Same problem persits. I would start by checking the DME for fault codes. This is a LONG procedure, but in it has a video that shows when debris is cleared. Remove valve cover and install engine timing tools to see if it is in or out of spec. Best Regards,
S A, If you have a fault code for the cat and you replace it, it should remedy the light. There may be a worn chain guide or timing may have jumped. Pulled the codes and am getting:
P0135 O2 sensor heater circuit,
P2243 O2 reference voltage circuit open,
P0340 camshaft position sensor "A" circuit bank 1 or single sensor,
P0365 camshaft pos. the car start chocking and die lol is it normal? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. That is as long as there is no item affecting the cat. Thanks. ANOTHER THING THE CAR IS PUSHING OIL TROUGHT OIL CAP AND TAPPED COVER GASGET. I would also recommend having him replace the eccentric shaft sensor because they seem to fail around the same time as the valve in the cover. The guy who cancelled the light cant remember and seems disinterested in helping any further. Could be due to a component failure causing low power, or the DME reducing power due to a misfire. If the solenoids did cause the fault, I prefer to replace them over cleaning them. It could also be a timing chai or VANOS actuator issue. The number 3 seems a little lowder than is used to be.Slow start and rough idle other than that the car runs fine. They don't show up for me either, which is odd. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Under power there's a noticeable shudder. - Nick at Pelican Parts. The actual light that came on was a yellow icon of an engine with half of the egine diagonally split and colour. It didn't slip, chains don't do that without catastrophic failure. Everything I find points toward the vanos, but it sounds like a vacuum leak. I put them back the way they were initially and the violent shaking goes away and comes back to the initial slight shake at cold start and random idle thump/skip. Sounds like an engine misfire. I just wanted your opinion on the matter. A friend has asked me if I've had any experience of this code (which I haven't) on his 2009 Cooper, just wondering if anyone here. if not, it will either follow to the new side (from swapping) or be the same fault. - Nick at Pelican Parts, Hi there I have a 2008 e90 335i month ago got a 2a99 code and limp mode took it to the dealer changed oil and filter and spark plugs thy said hey couldn't find anything wrong with it the car was running fine month later got the same code turned the car on and off and half check engine went away runs fine Cleard the codes and now I did swap th vanos and cleaned them to see if that helps I just hope it isn't the bearing ledge I'm screwed than, If the code followed the swap, it is likely the solenoids. Not usually. These type of comments add so much to the Pelican tech community. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Would this issue take care of the oil consumption too? The Huntington Library houses an array of materials for the study of the Pacific Rim, a region of immense breadth, with a diverse network of people, cultures, and societies. if you don't have a VANOS fault, don't chase a VANOS issue. When I turn off I turn on the engine and then the car goes normally. what do you suggest i do? The Huntington holds 900,000 historical prints, posters, and ephemera that date mostly from the late 1700s to the 1960s. Exhaust side solenoid or sensor? We appreciate it. The engine fires for a second then just continues cranking but will not start. The solenoid may be wicking oil out through the connector. - Nick at Pelican Parts. - Nick at Pelican Parts. would it be advisable to replace the intake side as well? I also have small backfire when I floor it while idling. With those faults it could be related to engine timing. Codes showing this time 29d1 combustion misfire cylinder 5, 29d2 combustion misfire cylinder 6, 29d0 combustion misfire cylinder 4. thanks again. What fault codes are stored. Does not seem mechanical. We're reinventing the way the world sleeps on adjustable beds. its currently stalling, jerking at red lights, especially at cold starts in the morning. Hi, I have a 2005 E60 with N52 engine, and had some troubles lately. I would try an oil treatment. Played swapnostics with them, and still 287D is appearing. I just bought a used 2008 328i sedan. I checked for codes and it read P0012. Thanks NICK, if you have a knocking noise. - Nick at Pelican Parts. A shop charged me a bunch and they just cleaned one or both of my Vanos, instead of with new ones. Hi, I purchased new BMW 750 LI X Drive, after only 450 miles on it, it flashed drive train malfunction. Now I tried with unpluged O2 sensor,car starts normally and RPM was ca.720 constantly. - Nick at Pelican Parts, Just changed the vanos solenoids on an 05 e90. 07 328I 108k, few weeks ago when we had cold days the car would shutter when I try to starting in the morning, once it got warm it didn't have any issue, no engine code or anything. Thanks for the additional info. I would need the last seven of your vehicle;s VIN and the BMW ot P-codes for your vehicle. I don't see them in inventory. Also pulled out the non return valve and cleaned. Fault Code #2A87 Vanos Faults. So, the last thing I can do is to check the camshaft bearing ledge? Add an oil change to the procedure and you should be good. could a sticky solenoid be the cause of a P0012 intake camshaft position timing order retarded? We cleaned the debris filled vanos both but the error still persist with rattling from inside the engine when idle or the air cooling is on or I stop or want to accelerate or even when the gear is in reverse .it drives smooth after the rattling. whenever I slowed down when turning then stepped hard on gas pedal, i'm getting a misfire. I would inspect the timing chain guides and VANOS actuators. The oil pump failed and I had to buy another engine. Out of a whim, I scanned and got error code with 2A87 Exhaust VANOS, jammed mechanically and erased the error to see if it would appear again. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Sorry but that was my interpretation of error code. You will have to check engine timing via a scan tool, then if needed confirm mechanical timing is OK. - Nick at Pelican Parts. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Start by replacing the battery. Thanks ! Car was due for oil change. Thanks, I don't think so. The problem does not effect performance or engine power
but I am now starting to feel this very slight stumble/cough/ shake when driving at around 30-45 mph ONLY SOMETIMES which I did not feel before. Hoping they are connected thou. Dear All
My car would not start but cranked fine. Check spark, fuel injector pulse and pressure fuel, volume and quality. 2007 328xi n52 e90
engine will crank but won't start. If OK, the thermostat may be faulty.- Nick at Pelican Parts. Check mechanical engine timing. Hissing sound, that would lead me to believe there was an issue with the crankcase breather. Hi Nick,I just replaced 2 solenoids but car starts to shake only after 10 miles of driveany suggestions? Does actual angle match desired? The car had some error codes that disappeared when I changed the spark plug, engine oil, oil filter, air filter and camshaft position sensor P0365. Have a good one too! Yes. Can anyone help explain or is this guy trying to get over on me? My response it similar for both issues. 07' 328i with an N52. - Nick at Pelican Parts. - also I have checked the charging voltage at battery 14.2v which is ok and have disconnected each sensor relating to engine control to eliminate those too. I know you are very busy. I notice more when the engine is warm. Thanks a again! They were not particularly sludged or anything. - Nick at Pelican Parts, Im having issues with my 335I im getting the 2A82 & 3100 code i have replaced both solenoids with brand new ones and i still recieved the check engine light, next i recplaced the sprocket and the sensor and still the recieved the same codes i dont know what to do any help weill be appreciated. I have a 2008 328i and was getting an code for intermittent cam signal. Please select one of the links below to schedule an Inspection or . If the engine is hunting that is where I would start. Changed all spark plugs and coils no change. - Nick at Pelican Parts, Hi can anyone help me I have bmw e90 2007 330i n53 and my problem is when I start the car in the morning and drive attend 10 -15 second I have message on the screen saying
Your full engine power is not longer available pleas contact your local Bmw deal
But when I stop turn car off and back on again run fine no more message only happens in the morning or if car is cold
So I took car to Bmw special for diagnostic and 3 errors
DME nitrogen oxide catalytic converter against
DME crankshaft intel camshaft reference
DME intel camshaft position monitoring
So they said need new camshaft sensor so bought the sensor and replaced car run fine for 6 days and I this message pops up again so I took the car to bmw special and they told me need new timing chain cost 1200-1300, I would need to know the fault codes to offer any advice. when reversing. So could a faulty VANOS actuator. It will surge and drop between 100-500 RPM's until I give it rev the engine to 3k, and then it evens out. This will be your best bet when diagnosing. Sound like they're shot to you guys? Our wide variety of adjustable bed base models gives consumers a quality product at an affordable price. Hello, on my N54 70k miles I have a sporadic cicada noise when the engine runs in idle that is well recorded on this video from 29': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujoq2JReugM
Do you think it is a VANOS Solenoid issue? what are the VANOS angles - actual verse desired? Sounds like it is having trouble controlling the idle - Nick at Pelican Parts. I already change a lot of staff like vanos solenoid, camshaft position sensor valve cover, etch and still have the problem. - Nick at Pelican Parts, Sorry i thought I was ina bmw specific forum. Please note that both vanos solenoid valves have 127K miles in service. I would check spark, fuel and compression on all cylinders. This is the best one on the market. Any help would be appreciated. Should be somewhere around 200- 220f. Your issues could be the sensor, possibly the motor. sometimes goes into limp mode not always.Kind hear a weird noise when I accelerate. Can you send me the OBD P-codes or BMW fault codes with the last seven of your VIN? - Nick at Pelican Parts, Hi can anyone can help me I have bmw e90 2007 330i n53 only 34000 miles genuine and my problem is when I start the car in the morning and drive attend 10 -15 second I have message on the screen saying
Your full engine power is not longer available pleas contact your local Bmw deal but car drive normal
But when I stop turn car off and back on again run fine no more message only happens in the morning or if car is cold
So I took car to Bmw special for diagnostic and 3 errors
DME nitrogen oxide catalytic converter against
DME crankshaft intel camshaft reference
DME intel camshaft position monitoring
So they said need new camshaft sensor so bought the sensor and replaced car run fine for 6 days and I this message pops up again
DME intel camshaft position
so I took the car to bmw special and they told me need new timing chain cost 1200-1300, I would need to know the fault codes to offer any advice. I have a 07 328i, previous owner let it sit for a while, drove it for 5k. After the ignition off the
light came up and remained for about 20 seconds. When it is warm is little bit better! Just wanted to say thanks for a great post and easy to follow step by step guide. Does it feel like a misfire? The boost issue could be a faulty turbocharger. I will try to get it on diagnostics as soon as possible. Any suggestions? It is also possible debris entered the VANOS oil system, might need a scan tool test to free it up. - Nick at Pelican Parts, Hi i have a bmw e60 n52 with code p0016. If you're setting a performance type code it is because cam timing is not responding correctly to commands. 2682 Vanos power supply output stage and 2865 codes which is the limp mode fault. Got a SES light with a P054B code on a 2013 328i N52K engine at 35k miles. Safety guidelines are provided by Rev Cycle and were last updated on 2/28/23. Since everything is new, the issue may be with the wiring or the DME. Errors found at diagnosis:
29F3 - Fuel Low Pressure Sensor Electric
2A26 - Catalytic Converter, Conversion in stratified - charge mode
2A2D Fuel Low pressure, fuel pressure
2A87 Exhaust Vanos Mechanism
2A99 Crankshaft, exhaust camshaft
2AAF Fuel pump, plausability
2C31 Oxygen sensor emissions control
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