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Old 01-26-2020, 11:50 PM
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@andrewwynn: Thanks! I am likely gonna buy this kit.

Today I removed the intake side solenoid, cleaned it and tested it (12vdc) and it works just fine. I also removed the piston and spring, they were not seized or anything. I also replaced the intake camshaft sensor with the new one. I reassembled it all and cleared the codes. I will drive it tomorrow, but since the solenoid, piston and spring weren't seized, I am not too hopeful the codes won't come back after some miles of driving like they did before and after I pulled off the VANOS housing.

One thing that is bugging me though is that these past days the diagnostic software tools always show the status of VANOS as yellow. This is the case with engine off (expected?), parked with the engine ON, and while driving (street and highway speed). Below is the screenshot of what I am referring to (see items within red rectangle).

Andrewwynn, if it is not too much to ask, do you mind checking the status of the VANOS on your X5 while idle and while driving? It would help me a great deal.

Thanks!

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