Codes 2A98, 3100, 2E69, 2A87, 2A82 and loud ticking noise

dihorul · 12-01-2018, 03:16 AM

My cousin's car has a loud ticking noise and showing those codes 2A98, 3100, 2E69, 2A87, 2A82. It sounds just like this:

Any help or ideas are welcome!

Sgop335 · 12-01-2018, 01:20 PM

As a start, 2a82 and 2a87 are vanos solenoid codes. Easy to replace.

dihorul · 12-01-2018, 11:22 PM

Yes, I'm going to change the solenoids, but my concern is that a rocker is broken or something inside. By the sound in the video, doesn't feel like a rocker, what do you think?

alex35i · 12-02-2018, 12:25 PM

currently have the same ticking noise and got the 2A82, 3100 code. assuming its a faulty solenoid since the ticking goes away when I blip the throttle, just waiting for new solenoid to come in

Subotai91 · 03-01-2024, 01:10 PM

I have the same codes AFTER replacing VANOS solenoids and the oil filter cap. Mine only throws the codes once the oil temp gets close to 250, so I usually have to drive it hard for 20+ miles.

Prior to replacing the solenoids I was getting different codes, and the car wasn't drivable. From what I've read, now I'm either dealing with replacing the oil filter housing seals, camshaft ledges, or both.

Make of that info what you will, I'm not qualified to diagnose yours. My advice though is to replace the VANOS solenoids first, since they're so cheap. Same with the filter cap. Then at least you'll be caught up with me

I did record the freeze frame data from my test run today, if anyone knows what to make of it. I'm going to start researching it on my own as well.

12-01-2018, 03:16 AM	#1
dihorul New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: E60 535i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Redlands, Ca iTrader: (0)	Codes 2A98, 3100, 2E69, 2A87, 2A82 and loud ticking noise My cousin's car has a loud ticking noise and showing those codes 2A98, 3100, 2E69, 2A87, 2A82. It sounds just like this: Any help or ideas are welcome!
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12-01-2018, 01:20 PM	#2
Sgop335 Colonel 648 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: 07 335i e92, 08 535i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	As a start, 2a82 and 2a87 are vanos solenoid codes. Easy to replace. __________________ 335i e92 TPC 19Ts
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12-01-2018, 11:22 PM	#3
dihorul New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: E60 535i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Redlands, Ca iTrader: (0)	Yes, I'm going to change the solenoids, but my concern is that a rocker is broken or something inside. By the sound in the video, doesn't feel like a rocker, what do you think?
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12-02-2018, 12:25 PM	#4
alex35i Private 8 Rep 97 Posts Drives: BSM 2008 E90 335XI Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North Georgia iTrader: (1)	currently have the same ticking noise and got the 2A82, 3100 code. assuming its a faulty solenoid since the ticking goes away when I blip the throttle, just waiting for new solenoid to come in
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03-01-2024, 01:10 PM	#5
Subotai91 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335xi (f/o '02 e46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Laramie, WY iTrader: (0)	I have the same codes AFTER replacing VANOS solenoids and the oil filter cap. Mine only throws the codes once the oil temp gets close to 250, so I usually have to drive it hard for 20+ miles. Prior to replacing the solenoids I was getting different codes, and the car wasn't drivable. From what I've read, now I'm either dealing with replacing the oil filter housing seals, camshaft ledges, or both. Make of that info what you will, I'm not qualified to diagnose yours. My advice though is to replace the VANOS solenoids first, since they're so cheap. Same with the filter cap. Then at least you'll be caught up with me I did record the freeze frame data from my test run today, if anyone knows what to make of it. I'm going to start researching it on my own as well.
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