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Know The Reasons Behind Your BMW's VANOS System Malfunction

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, donu2019t hesitate to consult with a mechanic.

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Know The Reasons Behind Your BMW's VANOS System Malfunction

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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

  6. VANOS stands for Variable Nockenwellenver Stellung.

  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.

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