Symptoms & Diagnosis of a Failing VANOS Solenoid!

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Experiencing issues with VANOS Solenoids? In today’s video, Jake covers a complete guide to understanding the VANOS system, specifically focusing on the crucial role of the VANOS solenoids. He explores the symptoms of a failing VANOS solenoid, how to diagnose these issues, and the best replacement options available. Whether you're a seasoned BMW owner or new to the world of luxury vehicles, understanding the health of your VANOS system is crucial for maintaining your car's performance and longevity. This video aims to empower you with the knowledge to identify, diagnose, and address VANOS solenoid issues.
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00:49 - BMW Engines That Use VANOS Solenoids
01:16 - What is VANOS & How Does it Work?
02:30 - How VANOS Solenoids Fail
03:05 - Symptoms of a Failing VANOS Solenoid
03:49 - How to Diagnose a Failing VANOS Solenoid
03:57 - Specific VANOS Solenoid Engine Codes
04:10 - Possible VANOS Solenoid Engine Codes
05:25 - VANOS Solenoid Replacement Options
07:08 - Signs & Symptoms of VANOS Solenoid Failure Outro

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@rileymobley76 14 күн бұрын

Explained everything very thoroughly. Thanks for the insight and your time for making this video.

@8020Media 14 күн бұрын

R - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it was helpful.

@paultatalovich8233 Ай бұрын

Great video many thanks.

@8020Media Ай бұрын

P - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it was helpful.

@EyeAmWhoEyeAm 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou for your knowledge and help 🙏💜☮️

@8020Media 3 ай бұрын

Eye - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it helps.

@8020Media 3 ай бұрын

Eye - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it helps.

@ahmadalghunaim2467 2 ай бұрын

thank you for the brief explanation much love from State of Kuwait

@8020Media 2 ай бұрын

A - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it helped.

@stevenshi9012 2 ай бұрын

informative! thanks alotw

@8020Media 2 ай бұрын

S - Thanks for the feedback! We hope it helped.

@MrGhastlyMonkey Ай бұрын

Hey man thanks so much for this video , have a e92 n54 , car just randomly threw up 2A82 , 3100 boost deactivation today , had alittle bit of white smoke for afew seconds from both exhaust , car instantly went into limp mode

@8020Media Ай бұрын

M - Sounds like a Vanos issue. Keep us updated.

@friguy4444 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your help in explaining the symptoms of this trouble. Well done video! A couple of things to note. The S54 doesn't use those solenoids. As well BMW doesn't Use "P" codes. Generic readers use them and they are fine except when we're using the actual BMW reader we won't know what you're codes mean as we don't get them.

@8020Media 3 ай бұрын

F - True. Thanks for the feedback and sharing this insight!

@sleepydragonzarinthal3533 8 күн бұрын

but if you are using a BMW specific scanner, wouldn't it define the codes for you anyway?

@iceberg220 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the awesome video! I have a 2009 328i E92 with N52 engine; it runs really well, for 201k miles but, it now, kind of vibrates on idling and I got a 2A87 - "DME: Exhaust VANOS mechanism" code; thanks for the valuable info; I'm sure I need to replace the solenoids

@8020Media 29 күн бұрын

Yepp likely the solenoids giving you trouble! bmwtuning.co/product/bmw-vanos-solenoid-n52-n54/

@findlaywilliams1867 13 күн бұрын

thanks for this. my n63tu went in for a misfire. need to check one of three things, oil in the solenoids, solenoids and the actuators

@8020Media 13 күн бұрын

F - Thanks for the feedback, we hope it was helpful. Keep us updated!

@the_homie_me 12 күн бұрын

Thank you, imma clean mine, the buy some maybe a week or 2 later, just need to know what the actual problem off

@8020Media 12 күн бұрын

T - Thanks for the feedback. Keep us updated here!

@geoffreuter4033 8 күн бұрын

I'm looking to buy a 2004 525i with an N52 engine which they reckon smokes a bit, could this be a symptom of a VANOS system problem too? TIA

@igorcvetkovic2112 28 күн бұрын

i had a N54 exhaust camshaft sensor / vanos error code. did a liquimoly oil additive cleaner and oil change, also cleansed the two non-return valve metal filters under the right wheel well. seems to have solved the problem. got new vanos from FCPeuro, but have not installed them yet, as i have not had any further issues. i do my oil changes every 10k km.

@8020Media 26 күн бұрын

I - Thanks for taking the time to share your experience!

@lc7123 Ай бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO. I have a question my car has p0015 code. I was looking for symptoms of this vanos sensor and none of the videos mentioned a horrible squeaking noise my car makes. At the same time the noise starts the car loses power and it runs off. will changing this sensor help??

@8020Media Ай бұрын

Have you noticed any trends with when the noise starts? Is it completely random or does it start after you do something? Like give it gas, turn the AC on, etc.

@worksmartnothard163 5 ай бұрын

Hello , I have a 28a3 code intake Vanos , I have checked my oil filter housing it’s not cracked. I have 2006 n62 , on start up I have a 2 second oil light then it doesn’t come back. Do you think it may be the 6 non return check valves or just a solenoid.

@8020Media 5 ай бұрын

W - We would guess it's the solenoid.

@terrenceyap5937 2 ай бұрын

My n52 which clocked 220k km in milleage has weak power deliver, had catalyzer flush by pro shop and cylinder head clearance done a month ago, no fault code.... Scratching my scalp now... Any advice ?

@8020Media 2 ай бұрын

T - We have a video about losing power that we hope can be helpful: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9aajK-Br83UoWw.html

@Wizard-jo8zg 4 ай бұрын

could a failed vanos solenoid cause the engine to stall? i replaced both cam position sensors in my 99 328i but no have no power in low rpms and a stalling issue.

@8020Media 4 ай бұрын

Wizard - Certainly could!

@steel_stainless 3 ай бұрын

Is there a difference between the n54 and n55 solenoids? Apparently the n55 is an updated version but i wonder if they're interchangeable..

@8020Media 3 ай бұрын

They are different (and more expensive for n55) but I've never tried switching them out. Haven't heard of anyone that has but all of the aftermarket manufacturers too have different part #'s for N54 and N55 so that's a pretty good indication that there is something different enough

@adasterdezaster2865 2 ай бұрын

@@8020Media They are not interchangable

@MrWaheedulHaque 22 күн бұрын

BMW 130E20 CODE, P1338, Intake Camshaft Angle Deviation with respect to crankshaft outside tolerance, what would you suggest for this, my timing chain and everythign was done only 30k miles ago, im confused

@ricardomejia5804 12 күн бұрын

Lmk if u fix it, I have the same problem 😐

@MrWaheedulHaque 12 күн бұрын

@@ricardomejia5804 what have your mechanics said?

@benjaminhollar7462 3 ай бұрын

Can you have this issue on n55 without a code popping up?

@8020Media 3 ай бұрын

B - This is definitely possible, but rare.

@damyangjonov6874 2 ай бұрын

What about a 28B8 code, would that relate?

@8020Media 2 ай бұрын

D - Yes.

@punniemi 4 ай бұрын

Hi. my N52 with 200k kms is weak, high consuptions and jerking at low rotation (form 800 to 1,5k rpm). But no alarm in BC and by diagnosis (no codes you showed), how come?

@8020Media 4 ай бұрын

Punnie - Do you have any codes at all? Have you scanned for them?

@punniemi 4 ай бұрын

@@8020Media i scanned by DeepOBD. I have to try with ISTA?

@punniemi 4 ай бұрын

I think my PCV has some problem because when I open the oil cap I hear a strong suction of air@@8020Media

@punniemi 3 ай бұрын

Due to high blow-by the oil vapors get dirty the NOX sensor and get lean carburetion. The engine is at end of life @@8020Media

@94tontonche Ай бұрын

Hello, I have a 325i 2010 N53 slows down unstable and shakes when cold, it lasts 1 minute and afterward the car runs very well. When she does that I accelerate slightly and that prevents the shaking and slows it down unstable, do you have any idea, said the vanos? No smoke, no smell of gasoline. New spark plug and coil. I'm French, sorry for the translation.

@Holdeenio Ай бұрын

I have the exactly same issue on my 2010 N53. I have replaced all 6 injectors, spark plugs, coil packs and PCV, still getting the intermittent lumpy idle.

@94tontonche Ай бұрын

@@Holdeenio Vanos and filter for vanos ? Admission d'air and disa ? How much did you pay for the injectors, did you do the adaptation mode? Before changing your injectors, the exhaust smelled of gasoline, was there smoke?

@8020Media Ай бұрын

Definitely change out the vanos solenoids before jumping into anything crazy expensive like fuel injectors. Sounds like it could definitely be the vanos causing those problems.

@94tontonche Ай бұрын

@@8020Media Thank you very much, yes from the least expensive to the most expensive, continue the videos, I don't know if you talked about the vanos filters, a video on them would be good.

@8020Media Ай бұрын

94 - Thanks for the feedback! We will add it to the list.

@TheNascar991 5 күн бұрын

I've got the x5 4.4 50i..and my exhaust solenoid is bad..limp mode

@8020Media 3 күн бұрын

N - Sorry to hear! We hope this video helps you.

@astro8760 4 ай бұрын

Hello i have a 06 bmw 330i and the rpms have been fluctuating after i replace my ccv system and when i ran it on mycarly my car was pulling throttle valve codes, throttle valve adaptation, vanos code and a cps code as well. I replaced the battery the throttle body and the maf sensor i just recently put in a new camshaft position sensor. I started the car and it was kinda still fluctuating up and down. Ive been trying to figure this out for a few months now i have a vanos solenoid code but i want to know would the solenoids be the reason of why the throttle codes are being pulled.

@8020Media 4 ай бұрын

Astro - Definitely possible. Think the best thing to do would be to clean the VANOS solenoid to see if that alleviates anything. Keep us updated.

@astro8760 4 ай бұрын

I will be im getting the solenoids tomorrow

@astro8760 4 ай бұрын

But ima gonna clean the ones already in there today

@8020Media 4 ай бұрын

Astro - Keep us updated. Hopefully this alleviates your issues.

@adasterdezaster2865 2 ай бұрын

If the 06 is a M54 engine it doesn't have solenoids

@bigrow1872 2 ай бұрын

How many vanos are on a bmw 2013 750li

@vagooro4641 2 ай бұрын

@8020Media 2 ай бұрын

V - Thanks for helping him here.

@adasterdezaster2865 2 ай бұрын

2 exhaust 2 intake

@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow 29 күн бұрын

What about GAITS or VAICO brand?

@8020Media 29 күн бұрын

Vaico had a ton of quality issues - we used to sell a ton of them but ended up having some big quality control issues so wouldn't recommend them anymore. Gates is solid quality

@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow 29 күн бұрын

@@8020Media awesome, thanks!

@singhbrijinder 6 ай бұрын

2006 330i n52, idle is jumping little bit, sometimes shakes after start for bit, here is what is done 1. changed spark plugs and ignition coils 2. cleaned throttle body 3. cleaned check valves 4 just changed vanos solenoids as well. No Vaccum leaks car runs fine but idle issue not going away, what could be the issue?

@8020Media 6 ай бұрын

Two questions: Do you have a CEL? How many miles?

@singhbrijinder 6 ай бұрын

@@8020Media no CEL, 81k

@lisha8724 5 ай бұрын

Same thing’s happening to my 2007 120i. Does your car misfire when stopping then taking off?

@8020Media 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like a rough idle. We have a video dedicated to this that we think will assist: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eM-JptSDr6mwmHk.html Keep us updated.

@MikeSmith-nu9wt 2 ай бұрын

Fuel pressure ? Koeo and when accelerated ? Maybe idle air control valve stuck , leaking intake gaskets ( same as vaccum leak ), throttle position sensor ..plugged egr ...just a couple more things to check@@lisha8724

@TheNascar991 5 күн бұрын

Don't foget N63

@8020Media 3 күн бұрын

N - Thanks for sharing!