Gates VANOS Solenoid Valve - BMW N52 3.0L, N54 3.0L
A common cause of check engine light and limp mode after running the car hard. Restarting the car commonly clears the code and/or limp mode.
Two different problem codes, 2A87 "Outlet-Vanos variable cam control test" and "2A82 Inlet-Vanos variable cam control test", are thrown indicating the possibility of various VANOS-related problems. If a solenoid valve needs to be replaced, this part is appropriate for both situations, outlet and inlet.
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A common cause of check engine light and limp mode after running the car hard. Restarting the car commonly clears the code and/or limp mode.
Two different problem codes, 2A87 "Outlet-Vanos variable cam control test" and "2A82 Inlet-Vanos variable cam control test", are thrown indicating the possibility of various VANOS-related problems. If a solenoid valve needs to be replaced, this part is appropriate for both situations, outlet and inlet.
Prop 65 Warning
- VVS177
