Vanos solenoid

[Guihan]

I have a 2013 128i with 69k miles and I recently got a fault code 2A7C so I think it’s time to replace the Vanos Solenoids. Should I just buy a set of Genuine BMW solenoids or aftermarket? If aftermarket, does anyone know which brand is OEM? Thanks

[Pistolpete2911]

Originally Posted by Guihan

I have a 2013 128i with 69k miles and I recently got a fault code 2A7C so I think it’s time to replace the Vanos Solenoids. Should I just buy a set of Genuine BMW solenoids or aftermarket? If aftermarket, does anyone know which brand is OEM? Thanks

I wouldn´t recommend aftermarket solenoids.
I used Vaico and they just failed right out of the box.

Also check your oil housing cover.
If that plastic center fails you might get vanos errors as well.
https://www.drive2.ru/l/7135340/

[Guihan]

Originally Posted by Pistolpete2911

I wouldn´t recommend aftermarket solenoids.
I used Vaico and they just failed right out of the box.

Also check your oil housing cover.
If that plastic center fails you might get vanos errors as well.
https://www.drive2.ru/l/7135340/

Okay. I'll order a set of Genuine BMW Solenoids. Recently changed oil and plastic center is there. Thanks.

[mkeiser]

2A7C was the code I got when my intake vanos gear bolts failed. You're still in the 10 year extended warranty for Recall Campaign 14V-176 so if solenoids don't fix your issue I would go straight to the dealer

[Guihan]

Originally Posted by mkeiser

2A7C was the code I got when my intake vanos gear bolts failed. You're still in the 10 year extended warranty for Recall Campaign 14V-176 so if solenoids don't fix your issue I would go straight to the dealer

Okay. Thanks for the info. However, not sure my car qualifies for this recall? I read it was only for n52 up to 2012. I’ll have to ask the dealer about this, as I might be turning it in for the FRM recall.

[Guihan]

My Genuine BMW Vanos Solenoids from FCP Euro finally arrived. I installed them last week, which was fast and easy. Wow...what a difference. There's no codes and there's substantially more power past 4k rpm, plus now I can hear the Euro Airbox I installed before the solenoids. I highly recommend this to anyone with more than 65k miles on their solenoids.

[Pistolpete2911]

Originally Posted by Guihan

My Genuine BMW Vanos Solenoids from FCP Euro finally arrived. I installed them last week, which was fast and easy. Wow...what a difference. There's no codes and there's substantially more power past 4k rpm, plus now I can hear the Euro Airbox I installed before the solenoids. I highly recommend this to anyone with more than 65k miles on their solenoids.

Good to hear that this fixed your issue.