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midgard_coil · 08-12-2019, 04:53 AM

Hi!

On my '06 325i (N52B25A, EU spec. 218hp) the CEL came on, checked for error codes, turned out there's plenty. VANOS-related codes are 2A82, 2A87 (VANOS intake/exhaust jammed mechanically), I also have 29F4 and 29F5 (cats. efficiency below threshold) and 2EE3 (something related to the coolant temp. sensor).

What I've already did/changed:

new spark plugs
new VANOS solenoids
cleaned VANOS filters
cleaned injectors
new oil/filters (obviously)

The symptoms - apart from the CEL and codes - are:

oil consumption (~ 1quart/1000 miles, 1L/1500km)
occasional loss of power (turning the engine off, then on again solves the issue)

Additional info/thoughts: The car is not tuned, everything is stock. She has 270.000km/170.000miles on it, so my cats may well be shot given the amount of oil consumption, but I don't want to change the cats and ruin the new ones also, first it should be wise to track the cause of oil consumption. How should I proceed with that?

I'm also aware of the infamous camshaft bearing ledge issue (when the camshaft rings can carve a groove into the head/bearing ledge) which if present, should explain the VANOS-related codes and occasional loss of power. On the other hand I'm not sure about oil-consumption - the car was probably cared after, engine wear should not be the issue (though it may be). Any tips on this one? CCV system maybe? I also have no idea about the coolant temp. sensor code.

I might pull the head cover sometimes soon (I'm having a mild oil-leak issue there anyway), so I'll have the chance of a thorough examination of the cams/head area, could also change the CCV if those were faulty. What other parts should I be worrying about? How should I proceed with diagnosing the cause of the problem?

Thank you for any suggestions, cheers!
Gabor

08-12-2019, 04:53 AM	#1
midgard_coil New Member 2 Rep 14 Posts Drives: E91 325i Touring Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Budapest iTrader: (0)	N52 - CEL, multiple codes (VANOS, cats) Hi! On my '06 325i (N52B25A, EU spec. 218hp) the CEL came on, checked for error codes, turned out there's plenty. VANOS-related codes are 2A82, 2A87 (VANOS intake/exhaust jammed mechanically), I also have 29F4 and 29F5 (cats. efficiency below threshold) and 2EE3 (something related to the coolant temp. sensor). What I've already did/changed: new spark plugs new VANOS solenoids cleaned VANOS filters cleaned injectors new oil/filters (obviously) The symptoms - apart from the CEL and codes - are: oil consumption (~ 1quart/1000 miles, 1L/1500km) occasional loss of power (turning the engine off, then on again solves the issue) Additional info/thoughts: The car is not tuned, everything is stock. She has 270.000km/170.000miles on it, so my cats may well be shot given the amount of oil consumption, but I don't want to change the cats and ruin the new ones also, first it should be wise to track the cause of oil consumption. How should I proceed with that? I'm also aware of the infamous camshaft bearing ledge issue (when the camshaft rings can carve a groove into the head/bearing ledge) which if present, should explain the VANOS-related codes and occasional loss of power. On the other hand I'm not sure about oil-consumption - the car was probably cared after, engine wear should not be the issue (though it may be). Any tips on this one? CCV system maybe? I also have no idea about the coolant temp. sensor code. I might pull the head cover sometimes soon (I'm having a mild oil-leak issue there anyway), so I'll have the chance of a thorough examination of the cams/head area, could also change the CCV if those were faulty. What other parts should I be worrying about? How should I proceed with diagnosing the cause of the problem? Thank you for any suggestions, cheers! Gabor
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