Intake cam gear

Ken07335i · 01-20-2015, 11:54 AM

I've been having vanos issues on and off for a few years. I would get the CC-ID 29 code, hook up my Bav Tech Tool and find a 2A82 Inlet-Vanos variable cam control test, error not currently present, etc. Two years ago the Dealer replaced both vanos solenoids under CPO.
Within the past month, I was getting the same error code again. My Independent repair guy swapped the intake one with the exhaust one to see if the error would follow the solenoid. It didn't! Got the same intake error again along with yellow half engine light. Turn car off the restart and all is fine.
The Independent now tells me I need an intake cam gear and that'll fix the problem. $1500 includes part and 10 hours labor. Does this sound reasonable?

Thanks.

3s4u2 · 01-20-2015, 12:45 PM

Vanos Solenoids - my experience with it!

I would suggest intake and exhaust camshaft pulse generators first (Two same part number) (pt# 13627525014) EASY DIY FOR ME...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=645198

Julian2485 · 07-19-2015, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken07335i

I've been having vanos issues on and off for a few years. I would get the CC-ID 29 code, hook up my Bav Tech Tool and find a 2A82 Inlet-Vanos variable cam control test, error not currently present, etc. Two years ago the Dealer replaced both vanos solenoids under CPO.
Within the past month, I was getting the same error code again. My Independent repair guy swapped the intake one with the exhaust one to see if the error would follow the solenoid. It didn't! Got the same intake error again along with yellow half engine light. Turn car off the restart and all is fine.
The Independent now tells me I need an intake cam gear and that'll fix the problem. $1500 includes part and 10 hours labor. Does this sound reasonable?

Thanks.

What did you do to fix the problem I'm having the same issue

n54gte · 07-19-2015, 01:21 AM

the dreaded cam ledges...

Ken07335i · 07-19-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Julian2485

What did you do to fix the problem I'm having the same issue

I didn't do a thing other than clearing the codes. Haven't had any dash warnings, though I think there's still a stored code.

Dominasian335 · 08-05-2015, 12:37 AM

I am having same issues right now, 75k miles. Ordered 2 VVT solenoids to see if it will go away which i dont think it will, and i also blame the cam ledges. if its true ill probably get rid of this car before i do that.

n54gte · 08-05-2015, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dominasian335

I am having same issues right now, 75k miles. Ordered 2 VVT solenoids to see if it will go away which i dont think it will, and i also blame the cam ledges. if its true ill probably get rid of this car before i do that.

Swap intake to exhaust and exhaust to intake. If the code stays same, its likely to be cam ledges

Dominasian335 · 08-05-2015, 01:08 AM

alredy did that, and ordered new ones. to see if the problem continues, i also found out that there are 2 control check valves that need to be check that maight cause the issue as well, any body checked their control valves ? http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=900394&page=2

vaotienipoi · 08-05-2015, 01:55 AM

the dreaded cam ledges

Dominasian335 · 08-07-2015, 11:09 PM

did the check valves, they looked clean, still get the CEL, now i noticed that it would only throw cel when the car is fully warmed up, and then when you check vanos intake and exhaust values and compare actual to dme required, you will notice that either intake or exhaust will eventually fall below the thresh hold and CEL would come up. Now it also only comes up when the car is in drive but in standing position like at the red light, as soon as the values start to drop we disengaged the AT to neutral, and values came back up. How does a vanos relates to the load in the engine. I had my torque distributer worked on, and after that issue start to come up.

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Ken07335i Private First Class 19 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Convert. 6 MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (1)	Intake cam gear I've been having vanos issues on and off for a few years. I would get the CC-ID 29 code, hook up my Bav Tech Tool and find a 2A82 Inlet-Vanos variable cam control test, error not currently present, etc. Two years ago the Dealer replaced both vanos solenoids under CPO. Within the past month, I was getting the same error code again. My Independent repair guy swapped the intake one with the exhaust one to see if the error would follow the solenoid. It didn't! Got the same intake error again along with yellow half engine light. Turn car off the restart and all is fine. The Independent now tells me I need an intake cam gear and that'll fix the problem. $1500 includes part and 10 hours labor. Does this sound reasonable? Thanks.
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Dominasian335 Private First Class 8 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335xi Join Date: May 2015 Location: Aurora, Colorado iTrader: (0)	I am having same issues right now, 75k miles. Ordered 2 VVT solenoids to see if it will go away which i dont think it will, and i also blame the cam ledges. if its true ill probably get rid of this car before i do that.
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Dominasian335 Private First Class 8 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335xi Join Date: May 2015 Location: Aurora, Colorado iTrader: (0)	alredy did that, and ordered new ones. to see if the problem continues, i also found out that there are 2 control check valves that need to be check that maight cause the issue as well, any body checked their control valves ? http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=900394&page=2
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Dominasian335 Private First Class 8 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335xi Join Date: May 2015 Location: Aurora, Colorado iTrader: (0)	did the check valves, they looked clean, still get the CEL, now i noticed that it would only throw cel when the car is fully warmed up, and then when you check vanos intake and exhaust values and compare actual to dme required, you will notice that either intake or exhaust will eventually fall below the thresh hold and CEL would come up. Now it also only comes up when the car is in drive but in standing position like at the red light, as soon as the values start to drop we disengaged the AT to neutral, and values came back up. How does a vanos relates to the load in the engine. I had my torque distributer worked on, and after that issue start to come up.
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