Vanos Solenoid Cleaning - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

scrappyz323 · 06-23-2012, 06:43 PM

There are a lot of helpful DIYs for removing and replacing the vanos solenoids but I'm having trouble finding out how to actually clean them, what products or procedures do you guys use. I have read that some people use brake fluid and let it soak but can anyone go into detail about this?

RupertPupkin · 06-23-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by scrappyz323

There are a lot of helpful DIYs for removing and replacing the vanos solenoids but I'm having trouble finding out how to actually clean them, what products or procedures do you guys use. I have read that some people use brake fluid and let it soak but can anyone go into detail about this?

I used throttle body cleaner and compressed air. didn't work for me though. one had to be replaced since it was still throwing codes.

redlinedbimmer · 06-23-2012, 06:59 PM

I did the same, but also swapped the lower one into the upper spot and the upper one into the lower spot, have since put on probably 3000 miles and haven't had the issue again!

Efthreeoh · 06-24-2012, 07:52 AM

I used CRC automotive electronic parts cleaner that is for alternators and electric motors and the like and 90 PSI shop air.

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scrappyz323 Enlisted Member Drives: e90 328i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	Vanos Solenoid Cleaning There are a lot of helpful DIYs for removing and replacing the vanos solenoids but I'm having trouble finding out how to actually clean them, what products or procedures do you guys use. I have read that some people use brake fluid and let it soak but can anyone go into detail about this?
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06-23-2012, 06:59 PM	#3
redlinedbimmer Private First Class Drives: 2008 328i 6 speed Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 195 iTrader: (0)	I did the same, but also swapped the lower one into the upper spot and the upper one into the lower spot, have since put on probably 3000 miles and haven't had the issue again!

06-24-2012, 07:52 AM	#4
Efthreeoh Captain Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2012 Location: MARLAND Posts: 973 iTrader: (0)	I used CRC automotive electronic parts cleaner that is for alternators and electric motors and the like and 90 PSI shop air.