{"product_id":"bmw-vanos-adjuster-solenoid-11361432532","title":"BMW VANOS Adjuster Solenoid - 11361432532","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBMW M52TU \/ M54 Dual VANOS Camshaft Adjuster Solenoid — 11361432532\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually — order quantity 2 to replace both VANOS solenoids.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestore proper Dual VANOS operation with a replacement \u003cstrong\u003eBMW Camshaft Adjuster \/ VANOS Solenoid\u003c\/strong\u003e. This solenoid controls engine oil flow within the VANOS system, allowing the engine management system to adjust camshaft timing for the best combination of torque, power, fuel efficiency, and drivability throughout the RPM range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solenoid threads into the \u003cstrong\u003efront of the cylinder head\u003c\/strong\u003e and controls pressurized engine oil used to position the camshaft through the VANOS system. Over time, the internal passages can become contaminated or clogged, or the electrical portion of the solenoid can fail. When this happens, the VANOS system may no longer respond correctly, resulting in fault codes and noticeable changes in engine performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW Part Number: \u003cstrong\u003e11361432532\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual VANOS camshaft adjuster solenoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) solenoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls pressurized oil flow to the VANOS system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps control intake and exhaust camshaft timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreads into the front of the cylinder head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for the original solenoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon replacement item on higher-mileage BMW engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits M52TU and M54 Dual VANOS applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant — Two Required Per Engine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW M52TU and M54 engines use \u003cstrong\u003etwo VANOS solenoids per engine\u003c\/strong\u003e—one for the intake camshaft and one for the exhaust camshaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is sold individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are replacing both VANOS solenoids, \u003cstrong\u003eorder a quantity of 2\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does the VANOS Solenoid Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW's M52TU and M54 engines use a \u003cstrong\u003eDual VANOS system\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the engine management system to continuously adjust both intake and exhaust camshaft timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VANOS system relies on pressurized engine oil to move the camshaft adjustment mechanisms. The VANOS solenoids act as electronically controlled oil valves, regulating oil flow according to commands from the engine computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy continuously adjusting camshaft timing, the system helps optimize:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow- and mid-range torque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-RPM performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrottle response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel economy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmissions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a solenoid becomes clogged, sticks, or fails electrically, the VANOS system may be unable to achieve the requested camshaft position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Symptoms of a Failed VANOS Solenoid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA failing M52TU\/M54 VANOS solenoid can cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck Engine Light\u003c\/strong\u003e — VANOS or camshaft timing-related diagnostic trouble codes may be stored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor Acceleration\u003c\/strong\u003e — Incorrect camshaft timing can cause sluggish or inconsistent acceleration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHesitation\u003c\/strong\u003e — The engine may hesitate or stumble as RPM increases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoss of Power\u003c\/strong\u003e — Improper VANOS operation can reduce torque and overall engine performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRough Idle\u003c\/strong\u003e — A sticking or malfunctioning solenoid can contribute to unstable engine operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVANOS Fault Codes\u003c\/strong\u003e — The engine computer may detect that the commanded and actual camshaft positions do not agree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInconsistent Power Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — The engine may feel noticeably different through certain portions of the RPM range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep in mind that VANOS-related fault codes can also be caused by \u003cstrong\u003eworn VANOS seals, mechanical VANOS problems, wiring faults, camshaft position sensors, or oil pressure issues\u003c\/strong\u003e. Proper diagnosis is recommended before replacing components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for a Dual VANOS Service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're already rebuilding the Dual VANOS unit on an M52TU or M54, it's an ideal time to inspect the condition and operation of both solenoids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese engines are now decades old, and contamination from engine oil can accumulate inside the small oil passages of the solenoid. If cleaning does not restore proper operation or the solenoid fails electrical testing, replacement is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW \u003cstrong\u003e11361432532\u003c\/strong\u003e fits a wide range of models equipped with \u003cstrong\u003eM52TU and M54 Dual VANOS inline-six engines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320i \/ 320Ci\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2001–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e323Ci\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52TUB25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e323i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1999–2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52TUB25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e325Ci\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2001–2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e325i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2001–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e325xi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2001–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e328Ci\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52TUB28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e328i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1999–2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52TUB28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330Ci\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2001–2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2001–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330xi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2001–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE39\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e525i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2001–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE39\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e528i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1999–2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52TUB28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE39\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e530i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2001–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE60\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e525i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2004–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE60\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e530i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2004–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE53\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX5 3.0i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2001–2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE83\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX3 2.5i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2004–2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE83\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX3 3.0i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2004–2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE36\/7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3 2.5i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2001–2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE36\/7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3 2.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1999–2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52TUB28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE36\/7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3 3.0i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2001–2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE36\/8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3 Coupe 2.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1999–2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52TUB28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE36\/8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ3 Coupe 3.0i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2001–2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE85\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ4 2.5i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2003–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE85\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZ4 3.0i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2003–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54B30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngine Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with applicable variants of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM52TU Dual VANOS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM52TUB20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM52TUB25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM52TUB28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM54 Dual VANOS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM54B22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM54B25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM54B30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Production-Date Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW transitioned several models from the earlier \u003cstrong\u003eM52 Single VANOS system to the M52TU Dual VANOS system \u003c\/strong\u003eduring the 1998–1999 production period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor vehicles produced around this transition, verify the engine code and VANOS configuration before ordering. This solenoid is for \u003cstrong\u003eM52TU\/M54 Dual VANOS applications\u003c\/strong\u003e and should not be confused with the earlier Single VANOS solenoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Solenoids, One Dual VANOS System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M52TU and M54 Dual VANOS system depends on both solenoids to accurately control intake and exhaust camshaft timing. If one becomes clogged or fails, the system may no longer be able to provide the camshaft adjustment commanded by the engine computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're servicing a high-mileage Dual VANOS system, inspect both solenoids and replace any units that are no longer operating correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OE Supplier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43217580687454,"sku":"11361432532","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/0845\/3982\/files\/bmw-vanos-solenoid-11361432532.png?v=1787778049","url":"https:\/\/vanosrebuildkits.com\/products\/bmw-vanos-adjuster-solenoid-11361432532","provider":"VANOS Rebuild Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}