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Z4 2.0 Vanos solenoid location ?

Post by gmetcalf » Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:07 pm

Hi All,

Got a p13c0 error code and limp mode this evening for the first time ( it was only in for a service/36k vehicle check this morning ! ). Looks like the inlet Vanos valve.... So a 10mm bolt and simple replace ..... But any idea where it's located on the E89 2.0 ?

( I've cleared the code and been for a couple of drives and all seems fine now ! ). Should I be worried about my commute tomorrow ?

Hope someone can help.

Thanks
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:31 pm

gmetcalf wrote: Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:07 pm Hi All,

Got a p13c0 error code and limp mode this evening for the first time ( it was only in for a service/36k vehicle check this morning ! ). Looks like the inlet Vanos valve.... So a 10mm bolt and simple replace ..... But any idea where it's located on the E89 2.0 ?

( I've cleared the code and been for a couple of drives and all seems fine now ! ). Should I be worried about my commute tomorrow ?

Hope someone can help.

Thanks
Hi, it's on the front of the engine & looks like the uppermost of the two solonoids (page 62)
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Post by gmetcalf » Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:52 pm

Thanks, That picture is the N55 engine ( text underneath the diagram ), when I looked, I couldn't find them on the N20. Have you seen them first hand ? ( I'll take another look in the light )
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Sep 28, 2017 11:12 pm

gmetcalf wrote: Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:52 pm Thanks, That picture is the N55 engine ( text underneath the diagram ), when I looked, I couldn't find them on the N20. Have you seen them first hand ? ( I'll take another look in the light )
That's strange, I've gone to page 62 & it says "n20 engine"? The txt under the diagram also says n20 engine.
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Post by srhutch » Fri Sep 29, 2017 7:03 am

Smartbear wrote: Thu Sep 28, 2017 11:12 pm
gmetcalf wrote: Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:52 pm Thanks, That picture is the N55 engine ( text underneath the diagram ), when I looked, I couldn't find them on the N20. Have you seen them first hand ? ( I'll take another look in the light )
That's strange, I've gone to page 62 & it says "n20 engine"? The txt under the diagram also says n20 engine.
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Smartbear is correct from what I can see. The text says it’s the same as the N55.
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Post by gmetcalf » Sat Sep 30, 2017 10:34 am

I still can't find the vanos solenoids 🤔 ( I can see the actuators - black circles ). Pic below of the 2.0 E89 if that helps prompt anyone. I also cant find any Vanos solenoids for the 2.0 E89 Z4 listed on eBay or other spares sites ( only the E85 2.0 or 6 cylinder z4s )

Any help appreciated. ( Maybe I'm blind ! )

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Post by Smartbear » Sat Sep 30, 2017 4:36 pm

gmetcalf wrote: Sat Sep 30, 2017 10:34 am I still can't find the vanos solenoids 🤔 ( I can see the actuators - black circles ). Pic below of the 2.0 E89 if that helps prompt anyone. I also cant find any Vanos solenoids for the 2.0 E89 Z4 listed on eBay or other spares sites ( only the E85 2.0 or 6 cylinder z4s )

Any help appreciated. ( Maybe I'm blind ! )

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Hi, it's page 63 not 62 & the solonoids look to be installed within the vanos units themselves.
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Post by gmetcalf » Sat Sep 30, 2017 5:40 pm

Thanks. Is a Vanos Actuator Solenoid the same as a Vanos Solenoid though ..... ( this is all new to me )

The Vanos Solenoid looks very different to the Actuator ...

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw ... 367593719/

No obvious holes for oil to go through ......
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Post by maxman » Sat Sep 30, 2017 6:03 pm

I am no expert on this engine,looking at your image I would say the bottom connector with the green paint is connected to the solenoid .Same for inlet and exhaust.

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Post by mcbutler » Sat Sep 30, 2017 10:26 pm

You can see them on the front of the cylinder head in this picture http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=11_4758

This may help also
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=11_4773
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Post by gmetcalf » Sun Oct 01, 2017 4:47 pm

Thanks all.

It looks like a redesign of the Vanos system on the N20. It's now called a centre valve ( no 10 in the diagram ) and sits behind the Actuator ( no 11 in the diagram ) - Thanks for people's help.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw ... 367583820/
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