Vanos solenoid cleaning

Ian mead · 05-18-2018, 01:52 PM

Hi guys are the vanos solenoids easy to take out and clean
Car is a e93 330i euro spec

Had a fault pop up twice this week. So was thinking to clean these first in case they are sticking

e90yyc · 05-18-2018, 01:53 PM

Yes. Follow this guide.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tec..._Replacing.htm

Ian mead · 05-18-2018, 06:16 PM

Thanks for that

Boland01 · 05-19-2018, 08:37 AM

After I cleaned ours on our 2007 335i I reversed their position. I read somewhere that they wear differently and that helps. so far after 2K miles no further issues.

90c4 · 05-20-2018, 10:23 AM

Yes, very easy and reversing their position to see if the fault follows the solenoid will let you know if you have a bigger problem

sorin1987 · 05-21-2018, 07:30 AM

Yes, very easy and you can find tons of DIY videos on youtube.
However when I cleaned mine I had a little bit of trouble pulling them out and my hands are big and didn't have the most comfortable position and space. But it's very easy.

330istocknot · 05-22-2018, 12:04 PM

What codes did you get?

Ian mead · 05-23-2018, 01:00 PM

002a87 outlet vanos
Only happened twice now.

Also throws up fuel pump plausibility.
I think that just comes up because of the vanos fault.

I’ve not had a chance to clean them yet,hoping this weekend to get a can of brake cleaner to give them a good blast out.

330istocknot · 05-24-2018, 02:09 PM

Check how i fixed it here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...4#post23206034

labrador · 05-24-2018, 10:12 PM

2A82, 2A87 codes:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/SB-10032779-2821.pdf

It may also be the result of worn cam ledge plugging up Vanos solenoids.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian mead

002a87 outlet vanos
Only happened twice now.

Also throws up fuel pump plausibility.
I think that just comes up because of the vanos fault.

I’ve not had a chance to clean them yet,hoping this weekend to get a can of brake cleaner to give them a good blast out.

LBC28704 · 04-11-2019, 08:45 AM

Just a note:
The reason it's suggested to swap the solenoids is to see if the code moves, therefore explicitly identifying the faulty solenoid.
Due to the conditions that can cause these faults, the act of removing and replacing the solenoids could potentially dislodge whatever is causing the fault condition.
While "uneven wear" isn't completely out of the question, the Δ in wear over the two is ultimately negligible.

*Edit.

Hahah I just noticed how old this thread was, sorry to bring it back, hopefully it's helpful to someone.

05-18-2018, 01:52 PM	#1
Ian mead Enlisted Member 3 Rep 44 Posts Drives: E93 m330i Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North London iTrader: (0)	Vanos solenoid cleaning Hi guys are the vanos solenoids easy to take out and clean Car is a e93 330i euro spec Had a fault pop up twice this week. So was thinking to clean these first in case they are sticking
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e90yyc Art Collector 2425 Rep 3,449 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi (GM-delete 6MT) Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Yes. Follow this guide. https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tec..._Replacing.htm
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Ian mead Enlisted Member 3 Rep 44 Posts Drives: E93 m330i Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North London iTrader: (0)	Thanks for that
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Boland01 Lieutenant 149 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 2010 535ix, 2008, 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Magnolia, TX iTrader: (0)	After I cleaned ours on our 2007 335i I reversed their position. I read somewhere that they wear differently and that helps. so far after 2K miles no further issues.
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90c4 Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 299 Posts Drives: 2009 335i xdrive coupe Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Yes, very easy and reversing their position to see if the fault follows the solenoid will let you know if you have a bigger problem
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sorin1987 Private First Class 38 Rep 109 Posts Drives: BMW 520i G31 MSport Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Yes, very easy and you can find tons of DIY videos on youtube. However when I cleaned mine I had a little bit of trouble pulling them out and my hands are big and didn't have the most comfortable position and space. But it's very easy.
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Ian mead Enlisted Member 3 Rep 44 Posts Drives: E93 m330i Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North London iTrader: (0)	002a87 outlet vanos Only happened twice now. Also throws up fuel pump plausibility. I think that just comes up because of the vanos fault. I’ve not had a chance to clean them yet,hoping this weekend to get a can of brake cleaner to give them a good blast out.
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330istocknot First Lieutenant 185 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 330chino Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: chino iTrader: (0)	Check how i fixed it here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...4#post23206034
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LBC28704 New Member 2 Rep 22 Posts Drives: E30, E38, E60, E90 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Asheville, North Carolina, USA iTrader: (0)	Just a note: The reason it's suggested to swap the solenoids is to see if the code moves, therefore explicitly identifying the faulty solenoid. Due to the conditions that can cause these faults, the act of removing and replacing the solenoids could potentially dislodge whatever is causing the fault condition. While "uneven wear" isn't completely out of the question, the Δ in wear over the two is ultimately negligible. *Edit. Hahah I just noticed how old this thread was, sorry to bring it back, hopefully it's helpful to someone.
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