Vanos solenoid replacement

[Graf Spee]

Hey fellas, here’s the scoop.

Rough idle at start and sluggish until 3k rpms then it really opens up big time much more grunt and torque. My car is throwing a code for variable valve timing sensor and o2 sensor. So I have ordered a used vanos solenoid off line and plan to swap them tomorrow hopefully it clears it up. Guess I ought to get the o2 sensor while I’m at it even though it was replaced less than 10k miles ago. If this doesn’t work I’m going to go with dr vanos and replace the spark plugs while I’m at it.

[Mr Bingley]

and replace the spark plugs while I’m at it.

...and the valve cover gasket.

[328 Power 04]

Which engine?
What are your exact codes?

At the moment you are throwing parts at it, and you may not even be replacing the correct item.