{"product_id":"bmw-vanos-adjuster-solenoid-11361738494","title":"BMW VANOS Adjuster Solenoid - 11361738494","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBMW Single VANOS Solenoid \/ Camshaft Adjuster Valve — 11361703720\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestore proper VANOS operation and variable camshaft timing with a replacement \u003cstrong\u003eBMW VANOS Solenoid \/ Camshaft Adjuster Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e. This solenoid threads directly into the VANOS unit and controls the flow of pressurized engine oil used to adjust camshaft timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VANOS solenoid essentially functions as an \u003cstrong\u003eelectrically controlled on\/off valve\u003c\/strong\u003e. When commanded by the engine management system, the solenoid opens or closes an oil passage inside the VANOS unit. This directs oil pressure to the VANOS mechanism, allowing the system to alter camshaft timing based on engine speed and operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs these vehicles accumulate mileage, VANOS solenoids can become weak, stick, or fail electrically. A failed solenoid can prevent the VANOS system from operating 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\u003eReplacement BMW VANOS solenoid \/ camshaft adjuster valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreads directly into the VANOS unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls oil flow within the VANOS system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls variable camshaft timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for the original solenoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes new sealing O-ring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for replacing a failed or non-functioning original solenoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces BMW Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11361703720\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11361738494\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Does the VANOS Solenoid Work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW's Single VANOS system uses engine oil pressure to mechanically change the position of the intake camshaft relative to the crankshaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VANOS solenoid controls an internal oil passage within the VANOS unit. When the engine computer energizes the solenoid, it changes the oil flow through the VANOS assembly, allowing the system to advance or retard the camshaft as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike later continuously variable VANOS systems, this early Single VANOS solenoid operates essentially as an \u003cstrong\u003eon\/off control valve\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the solenoid does not actuate when properly supplied with power, replacement may be necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Symptoms of a Failed VANOS Solenoid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA worn or failed 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\u003eLoss of Low-End Torque\u003c\/strong\u003e — Incorrect camshaft timing can make the engine feel noticeably weaker at lower RPM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor Acceleration\u003c\/strong\u003e — The engine may feel sluggish or less responsive through portions of the rev range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHesitation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Improper VANOS operation can cause hesitation during acceleration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRough or Unstable Idle\u003c\/strong\u003e — Incorrect camshaft positioning can contribute to inconsistent engine operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced Engine Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Without proper VANOS operation, the engine cannot optimize camshaft timing for different operating conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep in mind that VANOS fault codes can also be caused by worn internal seals, mechanical VANOS problems, wiring issues, or insufficient oil pressure. Proper diagnosis is recommended before replacing components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for a Single VANOS Rebuild\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're already rebuilding your BMW's Single VANOS unit, it's a good time to inspect and test the solenoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solenoid can last for many years, but these vehicles are now decades old. A failed electrical coil or sticking internal valve can prevent an otherwise properly rebuilt VANOS unit from operating correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003enew sealing O-ring is included\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the solenoid to be properly resealed when installed into the VANOS housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits applicable BMW models equipped with early \u003cstrong\u003eSingle VANOS\u003c\/strong\u003e engine systems.\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 \/ Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE36\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1992–1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM50TU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE36\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e323i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1998–1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE36\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e323is\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1998–1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE36\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e325i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1992–1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM50 \/ M50TU*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE36\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e325is\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1992–1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM50 \/ M50TU*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE36\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e328i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1996–1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE36\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e328is\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1996–1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE36\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS50B30US\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE36\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1996–1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS52B32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE34\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e525i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1990–1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM50 \/ M50TU*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE34\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e525i Touring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1993\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM50TU\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\"\u003e1997–1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52\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\"\u003e1997–2000*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52 \/ M52TU*\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 M Roadster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1998–2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS52B32\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 M Coupe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1999–2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS52B32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Fitment can vary by production date and VANOS configuration. Early non-VANOS M50 engines do not use a VANOS solenoid, and later M52TU-equipped vehicles use a different Dual VANOS system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Fitment Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis solenoid is intended for the applicable \u003cstrong\u003eSingle VANOS system\u003c\/strong\u003e used on engines such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM50TU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS50B30US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS52B32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW transitioned several models between non-VANOS, Single VANOS, and Dual VANOS engines during the 1990s. Because model years can overlap, \u003cstrong\u003everify the BMW part number, engine code, and VANOS configuration before ordering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant 530i Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome catalog data lists \u003cstrong\u003e1994–1995 530i\u003c\/strong\u003e applications for this part number. However, the E34 530i uses the M60 V8, so it should \u003cstrong\u003enot be treated as a standard M50\/M52-style Single VANOS application solely from that generic fitment listing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Verify the original part number before listing or selling this solenoid for that application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRestore Proper VANOS Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seals and mechanical components inside the VANOS unit are only part of the system. The solenoid is what allows the engine management system to actually command the VANOS mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your original solenoid is no longer actuating properly, replacing it can restore the oil control necessary for proper variable camshaft timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a new sealing O-ring included, this replacement is ready to install as part of your Single VANOS repair or rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OE Supplier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43217558667358,"sku":"11361703720","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/0845\/3982\/files\/bmw-vanos-solenoid-11361703720.png?v=1787777603","url":"https:\/\/vanosrebuildkits.com\/products\/bmw-vanos-adjuster-solenoid-11361738494","provider":"VANOS Rebuild Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}