How to replace Vanos Solenoid BMW N52 / N54 Engine

[@rightminddrive]

Thank you so much for making this short, concise, to the point, no unnecessary talking like 99% of other videos have

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@Mode_Sierra]

Agree with all the comments about being concise, and to the point. Less about KZbin Algorithms and more about being helpful

[@Nothing_to_see_here]

No talking, no BS, just how to do the thing. Thank you. Excellent video. Thats how it's done folks.

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@generalnonsense1243]

Love how straightforward this is. No introductions or unnecessary jibber jabber. Just show what needs to be done. Great!

[@mikes.garage]

@@generalnonsense1243 Thanks!

[@easyy7908]

Very easy and simple tutorial a dummy like me was able to get them both out, cleaned, and reinstalled in about 45 mins

[@Jean-Paul_1984]

Great video, but for those attempting to do this: it’s not always as easy as it looks on this video. I replaced the solenoids on 2 of my cars. A Z4 coupe and E60 530i on the Z4 it went relatively easy, on the E60 it was an absolute nightmare. It took me hours to get the bottom solenoid in. Used oil to lubricate, tried the old rubber o-ring, nothing helped. Ended up removing the metal piece that go over the radiator to get a bit more leverage, still a nightmare tho. On my E46 M52tü I replaced the VANOS seals + rattle bearings and although way more steps in that process, I would rather do that again then ‘just’ changing the solenoids on N52

[@Mysticlyonenterprise]

Quick,easy and no yapping💯👌🏾

[@mikes.garage]

Thanks Leon!

[@lasanheironagringa7846]

There is no such a thing as easy. That Nasa clip, won over me. It is not coming out for nothing.

[@adavila78]

What a beautiful, concise and short to the point video! Loved the easy to follow instructions, thank you!

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching!

[@jobeta8847]

We need more people like you thank you🙏

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you!

[@kingly71]

great vid... though i'd add one minor step and give the electrical plugin a good shot of cleaner when you first disconnect - it'll be dry a few minutes later

[@E39520IA]

I would like to add, that sometimes the new vanos does not go in! When the engine is old, there will be corrosion on the flange/hole, where the vanos valve goes in. So in order to get it done, you need to take a small piece of sanding paper (200) and sand the round hole, so that it is smooth again. Before you put in the new part, you should also remove the new rubber seal from the vanos, and place it into the hole on the engine. Then lubricate the new vanos part and slide it in like pro. Thank me later ;-).

[@mohammadbenattia9102]

many thanks for the short yet so clear video, is it the same orientation of vanos on an N45N /316i european E90 sedan? you made look quite easy to replace, as for my sons E90 he has same symptoms as in video, but better diagnose first to make sure, and please advice if cleaning them would do the engine any better, cheers

[@mikes.garage]

Thank you for watching! Yes, the same orientation for 316i, just a different solenoid. Cleaning may give you temporarily effect, but not going to fix the problem. The best way to fix this problem to replace vanos solenoid and make sure to buy BMW original solenoid, as other brands may not work correctly and not last long.

[@bojo_ri6083]

Hi, I'm preparing to "test" the state of VANOS solenoids by removing and cleaning them and I'll get new ones if they are faulty. Is there any pre-removal procedure to do (like there is with the valvetronic motor for example)?? Thanks :)

[@mikes.garage]

Hi, no pre-removal procedure required. Cleaning the solenoid is temporary solution.

[@Elprs47]

Hi. I have big trouble inserting back the new one on the upper side. The lower one went it easily but the upper one does not want to go all in. Any idea ?

[@mikes.garage]

Make sure everything is clean and apply some oil on o-ring

[@Elprs47]

@@mikes.garagefinally manage to do it. Big thanks

[@kazuko6585]

what could a faulty solenoid do, because i got a code that i have a fault on my solenoid and i was wondering, is it the reason my car has bad fuel consumption and my car feels slower like throttle response is bad

[@mikes.garage]

@@kazuko6585 yes, this is the symptoms of bad solenoid.

[@joelynlowkee7381]

What is the tool called that u used to remove it the bkack thing sorry im clueless about cars but mechanics are messing us around so im going to try to do this Myself

[@mikes.garage]

@@joelynlowkee7381 Ratchet?

[@honziccek]

Hi, do I need to disconnect the battery before replacing it? Ty for answear

[@mikes.garage]

Hi, no need.

[@SupraSav]

Straight to it!👍

[@jraranda5057]

Are the vanos solenieds the exact same for intake and exhaust?

[@mikes.garage]

Yes, both the same

[@Cocovlog283]

Could the vanos course overboost?

[@dinobuljan2798]

Do you need to reset any adaptations or do any kind of coding?

[@mikes.garage]

No, you don’t need to do anything after. Just plug and play ;)

[@tunerLT]

looks like my n52 engine has only one solenoid valve, have engine diagrams and there is only one, interestingly how come? Is that one for intake, exhaust or both

[@mikes.garage]

The engine diagrams show only one because intake and exhaust solenoids are the same. But you will see that you have two of them.

[@Boston_X]

did you have to replace oil filter?

[@mikes.garage]

No

[@ricegaming835]

Do i have to replace both? mine's a 2011 x3 n52. when accelerating, it seems like its jerking when trying to push pass 2k rpm.

[@mikes.garage]

@@ricegaming835 You need to scan the car and see what is code

[@YESTERDAYSRICE]

The code is p2098

[@mikes.garage]

@@YESTERDAYSRICE P2096 = too much air, not enough fuel. Maybe you have somewhere air leak

[@YESTERDAYSRICE]

@@ricegaming835 not p2096. Its p2098 and p2198 thats showing

[@NoOne-fe8qt]

I have a N52 E90 with 90K miles. Should I replace these solenoids proactively or wait for some symptoms (what?). Why did something that is not broken is good policy usually. But does it apply here.

[@mikes.garage]

I wouldn't replace it. If engine running smoothly and no any symptoms, why touch it? If you want to replace it anyway, buy only original BMW solenoid, as all aftermarket solenoids not lusting long and not working correctly.

[@NoOne-fe8qt]

@@mikes.garage Thank you for the helpful response.

[@Thirrtyeighterr]

Video doesn’t do justice on the vibration felt from the engine when this happens

[@Eric-rm6po]

Error 002A99? And 002A98 what is that?

[@mikes.garage]

Check this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIDCmIili7mpbMksi=eJ_cLEzoKmTjWP1z

[@e9x.pyroooh]

just seen a video discussing this, you can also just take some brake cleaner and a microfiber and clean em up to save out on buying new ones :D also this is mostly for ppl whos solenoids arent shot already

[@mikes.garage]

I did that already and solenoid last me another 10 months. So this is temporary solution.

[@tome4796]

nice.

[@PhoenixKasper-o2o]

What about your belt mate. 😂

[@mikes.garage]

Belt still in good shape

[@Adeus555]

Dealership: $500 pls