Thread: BT codes help
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      04-13-2009, 01:55 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Vince@ V K Motorwerks View Post
Well I figured out what the issue was with my car:
2A87 Outlet Vanos variable cam control test

There is actually a TSB on it. The Vanos selinods get stuck. I had them taken out and cleaned along with the oil passage ways. I was surprised when the tech at BMW said that this was an increasing problem that he was seeing.

As for the 29D2 Misfiring, Cylinder 6. Andres was right, I just had to move the shifting softness up to 10 and I no longer had an issue.
Very Helpful! Thanks, Vince! When you took the car in, did you just mention half engine lights or did you out right say code 2A87?
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