New member, New to me E70. Not running

[gpeterson]

Originally Posted by E-series ftw

Currently, the VCT modules are showing up red in ISTA. If I connect the used module, am I going to see that change, or will they be yellow, if the module operates/communicates?

Sounds suspect that both are red. Have you confirmed they are getting power? That was the issue with my E70, or at least one of many issues.

Originally Posted by E-series ftw

If I connect the used module, am I going to see that change, or will they be yellow, if the module operates/communicates?

Green = no error codes present, yellow = one or more error codes present, red = no communication.

Originally Posted by E-series ftw

If my optimism is kind to me, I’m hoping I can simply teach the VVT servos limits with ISTA and not have to send the module with CAS and DME and keys away for an (unnecessary?) expensive programming session.

I'm guessing yes. The INPA jobs for Valvetronic (which is variable valve lift, not timing - that is VANOS) don't do anything and say something like "not implemented yet". I'm not even sure if they have the VIN.

You may need to do a DME <-> CAS sync though. If so, there will be a code specific to it. Mine had this issue, I believe it is triggered after 50 crank attempts without a successful start.