DIY VANOS SOLENOID replacement (intake/exhaust) 2007 X5 3.0si

[Vaughn07X5]

Anyone every replaced their own Vanos Solenoids. Was considering doing myself and getting a unit to clear the fault codes. Anyone have any experience with this?

[ika]

before replacing just clean with curb cleaner and attach power from battery during spraying cleaner, it maybe jammed.
It works in 90%.

[Vaughn07X5]

Thanks Ika. Just curious why attach power from battery during spraying cleaner?

[ika]

to activate solenoid , inner stick will come out and in .
It for checking and helps to get out dirt.

[Vaughn07X5]

I see. Thanks. I just bought this car and when I took it to my mechanic he suggested first just doing an oil change with liqui molly just to make sure I've got a good high quality oil with a good detergent in there. He says that might actually help to clean it out. Thoughts?

[ika]

does it worth to buy ?? Its not OEM.
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