[Charleston335]

So I've had the VANOS outlet codes ever since I got the car and they always performed an update and it went away till i put the JB+ on and always came back. Yesterday when I picked it up from the dealer they said they finally changed both VANOS solenoids but when reading the attached invoice it doesn't really say they changed it? It mentions they changed the oil (which was free btw) which is a protocol when changing the Solenoids so I'm guessing they did but not sure why it doesn't say on my invoice?

On a side note the car is running REALLY strong! Like stock right now it feels like I have the JB+ at 100% from before in there. Much faster than what it was before, can't wait to put the JB+/DCI back on and see how it feels

[fisherbln]

Doesn't look like they changed it to me.

[Charleston335]

But why would they do a oil change when I didn't need one? They do oil changes after VANOS replacements because of the metal shavings getting in your oil...

[bimmertt]

the tests concluded that you just needed an oil change.

[fisherbln]

Originally Posted by bimmertt

the tests concluded that you just needed an oil change.

This. The test advises them on the service to perform. In this case, the test concluded an oil change would fix the issue.

[Charleston335]

Hmm...well time for me to call my SA and ask why they said they changed the solenoids when they didn't...

[David1]

If the the issue comes back, then they will change the solonied for either the intake or exhaust.

[Charleston335]

My guess it will after i stick the JB+ back on...It always runs so good week or 2 after dealer then runs intermittent poopyness

[Charleston335]

Terry said he doesnt read the invoices often but looks like they cited a TSB that requires a solenoid change...

[scottp999]

The solenoids look like an easy replacement per the Bentley manual. You could always DIY if you want them.

If you can get the code to come up one more time, they will probably do it under warranty.

[Charleston335]

I have many times haha. I'm under CPO so it was free to bring back since I already paid my $50 deductible so itll be free again if I get limp soon.

[fisherbln]

Originally Posted by Charleston335

I have many times haha. I'm under CPO so it was free to bring back since I already paid my $50 deductible so itll be free again if I get limp soon.

It took 3 trips before they would replace my solenoid , but it sounds like you've already been back that many times.

[Charleston335]

Did your car run better after they replaced it? Mine's running the best it has been since the oil change haha. Terry said they might have changed it but its not in the invoice....

[GQ335i]

Definitely does not look like they changed it.

[spitfire9200]

call and ask?

[Krazy3281]

Bmw has a specific protocol for the solenoid error code. I believe the first step is an oil change, and then they check for codes again. If the code is gone then that's all that was needed, but if it still throws the code then they move forward towards a solenoid replacement. I'm not sure if there's another intermediate step.

My car kept giving codes until they replaced the solenoid, so mine was done in one trip.

But Im sure it's fine.

[Krazy3281]

Originally Posted by GQ335i

Definitely does not look like they changed it.

+1

[mkPOTO]

looks like they just changed the oil

[Charleston335]

Not sure why its pulling so hard now after just an oil change but on goes the tune today and we'll see if it comes back