Do you see any unusual performance problems in your BMW? Let’s help you to identify the possible cause! Owners of BMW cars know that the vehicles are built with performance, luxury, and precision in mind. But have you ever been in a situation where your engine power was low, the engine was shaking while idle, or that acceleration was really poor?

These issues could be linked to one vital component of your BMW’s engine: the VANOS system. The VANOS (Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung) is a brilliant design by BMW that handles the timing of your engine’s valves by enhancing fuel economy and performance and ensuring that emissions are drastically reduced. When this system, known as VANOS, is not working, it results in some issues which affect the efficiency of the BMW’s engine. Let’s look at how the VANOS system can harm your BMW and the steps you can take to fix the issue as soon as possible to keep your car in good shape.

How a Bad VANOS System Harms Your BMW’s Engine Efficiency

• Reduced Power Output: A faulty VANOS system means that the car’s engine does not get the right valve timing, which hampers its capacity to deliver power. This is especially felt during acceleration or when the car’s engine runs at low revolutions per minute.
• Poor Fuel Efficiency: The VANOS system is intended to minimize fuel consumption because it regulates the timing depending on the prevailing circumstances. A defective system may result in poor combustion and high fuel consumption.
• Rough Idling and Stalling: When the solenoids or seals of VANOS are bad, the air-fuel mixture timing is disrupted, and the engine may idle roughly or stall. This occurs because the system cannot change valve timing adequately at low speeds.
• Engine Noise: A bad VANOS system often causes the engine to rattle or tick, especially when it is being started. This noise also occurs when the VANOS seals or gears wear out.
• Another way you can know that you have a VANOS issue is when you see increased emissions or smoke from your BMW.

Steps To Repair A Failing VANOS System

• Identify Fault: When your BMW has a problematic VANOS system, it must be diagnosed, the worn components replaced, and the system returned to life. The usual signs include rough running, fuel consumption, decreased power, and vibration or knocking An OBD-II scanner can pull codes like P0012 or P0015 that are most likely to be VANOS issues.
• Repair VANOS Components: Clean or replace clogged or malfunctioning solenoids to restore efficiency. If the seals within the VANOS unit are worn out, replace them with new ones that are high-temperature and high-pressure resistant. In more severe cases, such as internal mechanical failure, replacement of the entire VANOS unit may be necessary.
• Addressing Timing Chain: The timing chain and tensioner should also be checked because of their contact with VANOS. If the timing components are out of balance or worn, VANOS failure will likely be even worse. After repairs, adjust the engine timing and delete all the saved codes in the computer.
• Call A Professional: Because of the interaction of the VANOS system with the engine, it is best to allow a BMW certified technician or any other trusted auto mechanic with knowledge of BMW vehicles to address any problems and avoid further damage to the engine.

Let Woodinville Sports Cars Assist With Your BMW VANOS Repairs

At Woodinville Sports Cars, we have expertise in dealing with the problems associated with the BMW VANOS system. We have qualified mechanics in our company who understand the nature and structure of BMW engines, and they use high-end tools to do the required fix effectively and in the shortest time possible. Our facility is situated in Woodinville, WA, and we have many customers from Kirkland, Mill Creek, Monroe, Bothell, Snohomish, Kenmore, and Redmond.

Whether your car requires ordinary maintenance or VANOS system examination or repair, we are ready to help you. Our team will carry out a diagnostic inspection in order to determine what exactly is causing your VANOS issues. Visit us now to bring your BMW back to life.