NEED HELP! cold start 2A7A, 2A79

jts1981 · 02-23-2019, 01:52 PM

Hi All,

We've been chasing these codes for awhile. Its something about the the cam alignment when cold.

We already tried cleaning, replacing, and swapping both vanos solenoids but they still come up.

I've done some research and heard it could be cam gears, vanos actuators, cam ledges, or sensors. I read even oil weight could affect this.

Looking for any help or insight because besides the sensors the above solutions are all pretty expensive routes. I can't chuck money at this thing with out getting it fixed.

Thanks in advance!

AlsoBoris · 05-11-2021, 06:07 AM

Any update on this?

02-23-2019, 01:52 PM	#1
jts1981 Captain 213 Rep 887 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	NEED HELP! cold start 2A7A, 2A79 Hi All, We've been chasing these codes for awhile. Its something about the the cam alignment when cold. We already tried cleaning, replacing, and swapping both vanos solenoids but they still come up. I've done some research and heard it could be cam gears, vanos actuators, cam ledges, or sensors. I read even oil weight could affect this. Looking for any help or insight because besides the sensors the above solutions are all pretty expensive routes. I can't chuck money at this thing with out getting it fixed. Thanks in advance! __________________ GC LITES / BQ TUNE / MHD / FUEL IT BT ECA / WALBRO 525 LPFP / KW V3 / E9X M3 CONTROL ARMS / TURNER REAR CAMBER ARMS / RE BUSHINGS / H&R SWAYS / LUXON STRUTBAR / VRSF 7.5" FMIC / ER CP / TIAL BOV / VTT IN/OUTLETS / AFE PRO5R INTAKE / AR C.L. DP / BMS OCC / RB PVC / CF LIP + SIDE + SPOILER + DIFFUSER / IND REFLECTORS / BLK GRILLS / STUBBY / PB BBK / Forgestar F14 F: 19x9 et35 R: 19x10 et38/ Michelin PSS F: 245/35/19 R: 275/30/19
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05-11-2021, 06:07 AM	#2
AlsoBoris New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 09 335i OEM M3 Clone Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Washington State iTrader: (0)	Any update on this?
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