Will it reoccur in the future? - My BMW N46 engine has been using Shell Helix Ultra 5W40, but unfortunately however, I stupidly switched to Vavolinae super synthetic 5W30 because of a price discount. It's possible. car still won't start. Innova Sleep Systems has a state of the art factory in Ningbo, China. - Nick at Pelican Parts, And would it mess up my engine if I left it in there, Yes, it could restrict oil flow. They can vary depending on model. Why do you need to discard the 10mm bolt and use a new one? Are there any codes currently?> You could have worn chain guides, causing some timing chain noise. I even bought a new cap from them. whoah this blog is fantastic i really like studying your articles. Could a bad VANOS exhaust solenoid trigger an error code for the rear oxygen sensor NOX sensor? There does not seem to be much coming from the solenoids when I clean them. As I mentioned, the shop I took it couldn't repair it, so I need to take it elsewhere. That fault code doesn't show up for me. Give The Pelican Parts parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. - Nick at Pelican Parts, Bmw e90 318i 2006. The oil light came on red and in less than 1 min, the engine started making a knocking sound. i think it may be the starter. Any idea? Possibly a bad DME or DME power or ground supply. The first time it did this today it showed dsc failure on the idrive, then second time showed tyre pressure sensor failure. The Library is home to hundreds of archival collections and over 200,000 single manuscripts, books, prints, photographs, and ephemera documenting the history of what is now the Northeast, Midwest, and South of the United States, as well as the Atlantic and Central regions of Canada, from the Colonial era through the end of World War II. Have you tried cleaning the solenoid first? Sounds like it is having trouble controlling the idle - Nick at Pelican Parts. Yes,solenoids replaced, CMP replaced, non-return valve replaced. 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. throttle response feels normal. That is as long as there is no item affecting the cat. From a lighting issue to the oil level sensor failing. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Anyway decided to pull the valve cover to check timing. - Nick at Pelican Parts, Hi there I have a problem with BMW 325i 2005 vin WBAVB16060NB24189 the car has a rough idle at times, I have cleaned the vanos solenoids when the car idles rough there is no engine light coming on but while driving it can turn on the engine light while the car runs fine the fault codes are fot the vanos intake or exhaust and sometimes both of them.When the car has the rough idle I shut the engine down and restart the engine and all is good for the day or sometimes only for 10 minutes. cam solenoids, oil change, plug replacement, lift cover gasket. M6X12-8.8-ZNNIV Hi Nick,I just replaced 2 solenoids but car starts to shake only after 10 miles of driveany suggestions? I would check for a vacuum leak, look at the intake ducts. What was the problem before replacing the solenoids? If so, no it would not cause a VANOS code. Also, if the RPMs are already relatively high, I can accelerate hard without the "stumbling/missing/hesitating" issue. You will have to TEST oil pressure. Clean VANOS unit? Before my old solenoids started acting up I was getting about 21 to 22 mpg but now around 16 to 17 , what do you think could be the cuase hopefully I didn't do anything wrong, If your check engine is not on, I would assume mileage is normal. the car started bypassing the starter. Check if the drive belt is coming apart and entering the crankshaft seal. You will have to test the function, look at desired verse actual camshaft angle suing a BMW scan tool. Will not restart cranks, stumbles, won't start. I would double check the part numbers of your vehicle. - Nick at Pelican Parts. 2 Rattle will disappear when I shift to Neutral 3 Rattle also appears when I drive very slowly in car park or before speed bumps. Check spark, fuel injector pulse and fuel pressure, volume, quality and engine compression.- Nick at Pelican Parts. I would check for a misfire, spark, fuel and compression. I don't see them in inventory. other than the one time of engine code, nothing at this moment. - Nick at Pelican Parts. You don't know how far off timing is and engine damage can occur. This issue happens about 1 out of 5 times when accelerating. - Nick at Pelican Parts. I have cleaned the MAF with electronic contact cleaner but nothing improved so far. - Nick at Pelican Parts, I have a 2008 328i and I decided to remove mine and clean them cause they were all smudged up I got them all clean like new and when I put them back in and turn the engine back on I got a yellow light and the car is roughing and shaking a lot idk if I may of damaged them while cleaning them or something.. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Is this something to worry about? - Casey at Pelican Parts, Hi Casey - Not sure what faults other than what I see on the dash. 2011 335i trying to replace Vanos Valves but they dont want to go in. You could have a dirty VANOS solenoid or worn timing components. Hi Nick, I have a E93 2008 which has error code 2A99 Crankshaft Position Sensor; Outlet Camshaft; Correlation - Intermittent. Does it surge in Park with idle raised? Don't have a reader so I'm going off their judgement. when i try to turn it on, there is no sound. The Vanos system uses oil pressure to control the position of the intake and exhaust camshafts. Hi, N43B20 wont starts, codes 2A9A and 2A9B. I have 2007 BMW 328i. O-rings may be wrong size or something is in the bore preventing them from going it. did you ever heard about speed sensor problem ? Also try mechanics wire, fashion it into a hook. _____ This post was auto-generated based upon a question asked on our tech article page here: MINI Cooper R56 VANOS Solenoid Replacement (2007-2011) | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article. To be honest I've spent a lot of money so far trying to guess what it is. Hi NickLove the site. Got to destination about 5miles down the road and the idling became very rough and i ahit down the car before it stalled. What is compression on all cylinders? Hi, I have a 2005 E60 with N52 engine, and had some troubles lately. CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON FEBRUARY 20,2023, FOR PRESIDENTS' DAY. No way to contact him unless he happens to see your request for the follow up. Code seems to occur less frequently after oil change. I've swapped the vvt ecu, vvt relay, resistance tested the servo motor but when checking voltage at harness plug for servo motor I'm not getting more then a volt.. Is there any chance you could help? When I give it throttle, the noise goes away and it runs smoothly. I also plan to change VCG, coils gasket, vacuum pump gasket and oil filter gasket + engine flush and new oil. I also cleaned the VANOS solenoids with degreaser, blew compressed air, used external 12V and made sure they work before installing them. Engine Runs Fine At All Times 2F57 Oil-Pressure Control Valve, Activation Current 2F5F Oil Pump, Mechanical Current 287D VANOS Intake: Actuator Movement Current I got this mini with MIL off, and oil light and message on and off while cruising, oil pressure at the sensor is at 1500 to 2500 rpm 25 psi to 90 psi. Does the bolt do the rest? And no - the vehicle has never thrown a code or issued any kind of warning, which is why I have my fingers crossed that the problem is something simple and inexpensive. - Nick at Pelican Parts. 2 packs, 2 seals in each.Replaced the seals in the one I removed and closed the engine. First off, I would remove the belt and see if the car makes the noise. - Nick at Pelican Parts, My o ring fell in my cam chain drive while changing my vanos solonoids what can I do to get it out thanks, Use a hook tool or flexible grabbing finger tool to get it out. - Nick at Pelican Parts. The car is not telling the computer anything. Just to follow up: Is there any chance that the problem could be attributed to the Valvetronic motor instead of the eccentric shaft sensor? I actually removed and opened the DME, saw no physical evidence of problem. IE: VANOS actuators, lifter parts, etc. Thanks! I wouldn't think both would fail at same time. Give our parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. - Nick at Pelican Parts. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Fuel trim at idling & cruising is STFT 4% and LTFT 18% with bad fuel consumption. This will either confirm or deny your suspicions. Hi nick. Check for fault codes related to engine starting blacked, etc. Basically if you find the cause please post your resolution. It will have the procedure, special tools and torque specs. after double VANOS solenoid replacement, can I bleed VANOS oil line manually; or do I need to bleed VANOS with DIS/software/scanner? These are the lights showing on the dash. - Nick at Pelican Parts, Hi my last seven number of the vin are: KY60342, the code fault is P0012, and i change already everything, vans solenoid, camshaft sensor, engine oil 4th times etcand i still have a problem and engine light come up sometimes, then it disappear. Is there a mechanical noise? I would perform a full vehicle scan to determine the fault. If the DME is faulty, it is unlikely you will see physical damage. So, the last thing I can do is to check the camshaft bearing ledge? The car has limited power on take off and when pressing the accelerator further down , it kicks ib and then moves fine. If it does, replace the solenoids. The vehicle stall did not happen and at idle time the taco is rock steady. so far As mentioned earlier. Any tools/supplies other than the parts needed for this? I have noticed when the light turns on I am always on the highway. I don't know the last time they were changed because i bought the car last september! One of the simpler jobs I have attempted - as easy if not easier than changing one of the ignition coils. Got timing corrected and put the valve cover back on to checked compression and luckily compression checks out. Recently replaced the eccentric shaft position sensor and a camshaft sensors, any thoughts? - Nick at Pelican Parts. In regard to this one, I just did the job today 2006 325i and found particles of oil solidified inside the tube, impeding the spring to open properly, with some carb cleaner it got clean and you know it is free, hitting it against your hand palm and listening the valve open free. I contacted AA and they have me an updated tune that fixed everything, no bucking, no errors and driving smoothly now for miles. Immediate limp mode, very bad idle, whereas before procedure, limp mode only occurred after 20 minutes of hard driving. I understood from on of my mechanics the car needed a "reset" after the new solenoids were installed, the only thing I didn't do. - Nick at Pelican Parts. Upon diagnosis, I was told the problem is that the timing is overly retarded. RECOMMENDATIONS, Confirm mechanical engine timing is in or out of spec. The bearing ledge is common, that diagnosis is tough without factory tools. Sounds like an engine misfire. As I pick up the car he tells me "ma'am I'm not sure what's with the oil leak in that car but I'd get rid of it ASAP". I have a 2009 e93 with a p0015 fault code. Cleared the codes with INPA and started the car. i drove it to a local shop they plugged it in checked the computer error codes which are 2A87 VanosOutlet, Mechanical & 2A82 Vanos inlet what do you recommend i do ? Content on bimmerfest.com is generated by its users. This will be your best bet when diagnosing. To confirm, use a scan tool to check fuel trim. I have an e87 with VIN PS32733. Have a good one too! Thanks for the additional info and feedback. I am sure they saw debris, etc, which is why they want it changed. Parents reported issues .. rough idle at start.. ECC shaft motor thing and gasket etc has been done.. oil and engine gaskets were done.. solenoids were cleaned/swapped and put back in. - Nick at Pelican Parts. 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