Know The Reasons Behind Your BMW's VANOS System Malfunction
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The cause of VANOS system malfunction in a BMW could be anything; from a faulty solenoid to a cracked O-ring. Whatever the reason may be, if you are noticing signs of VANOS system failure in your BMW, don’t hesitate to consult with a mechanic.
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- 1. Know The Reasons Behind Your BMW's VANOS System Malfunction
- 2. There are many things that can result in VANOS system malfunction in a BMW.
- 3. Here, we will converse about some of them.
- 4. But, before we proceed, let's have a brief conversation about the VANOS system.
- 5. An introduction to the VANOS system
- 7. This is a German phrase - the English translation of which is Variable Camshaft Timing.
- 8. It was developed by BMW in 1992 and was first incorporated into the BMW M50 engine.
- 9. It basically streamlines the engine operation by regulating the intake and exhaust camshaft timing.
- 10. Do you want to know how it does that? Keep reading…
- 11. VANOS- How does it streamline engine operation?
- 12. To streamline the engine operation, VANOS basically regulates the opening and closing of exhaust-intake valves.
- 13. And, to do so, it takes the help of the following parts:- Sensor Piston Solenoid The engine control module or ECM
- 14. VANOS- Reasons why it may stop working
- 15. Solenoid Failure
- 16. The solenoid alters oil pressure within the system in an attempt to adjust the intake and exhaust camshaft timing.
- 17. If it malfunctions due to some reason, your BMW VANOS will stop working.
- 18. Cracked O-ring
- 19. The job of the O-ring is to seal the VANOS piston.
- 20. If it breaks down due to some reason, your BMW VANOS will cease operation.
- 21. Defective ECM
- 22. Don’t be surprised… a faulty ECM can also result in VANOS malfunction in a BMW.
- 23. The ECM is responsible for regulating various aspects of the VANOS operation.
- 24. Therefore, if it stops working for some reason, the VANOS system will cease to work.
- 25. Key Takeaways
- 26. VANOS is an important part of your BMW engine.
- 27. Failure of such a critical engine component can leave you stranded in the middle of the road.
- 28. So if you want to keep your BMW engine in good condition, you must ensure to maintain its VANOS system.