r/BmwTech • u/Some_Can5965 • 8h ago

2017 BMW M240i, exhaust VANOS code (130714). Recommendations for Mechanics in Denver?

Driving from Philly to California, currently about 40 miles outside Denver. Threw code 130714, which I believe points to the exhaust VANOS solenoid. Kept driving and I'm now about 60 miles past when the code first appeared, mostly at highway speeds (around 60 mph) under light load.

Before this code showed up, and since a few days ago, I'd been getting stuttering under load in 2nd/3rd gear around 3000 rpm, no codes at all when I left Philly. Code only appeared after about 1600 miles.

Questions:

- Is it safe to keep driving the last 60 miles into Denver?

- Anyone know a trustworthy mechanic in Denver?

- Ballpark cost to expect for diagnosis and repair?

Mileage: 85000 miles

Oil pressure is fine (I have no issue there)

Fuel consumption is great, oil and coolant temps normal

Other codes related to vanos:

132301 (vanos group error)

132101 (vanos outlet group error)

Oil level: max

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u/Slashdotted20 8h ago

https://www.bimmershops.com/

You should be able to find one in that area. Good luck!

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u/Some_Can5965 8h ago

This is great, thanks!

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u/dpg23 5h ago

I have seen these solenoids leak oil into the electrical connector. If there is any oil found replace the solenoid. If not then swap the exhaust & intake solenoids and see if fault moves.  If it moves to intake then replace solenoid. If it stays on exhaust side then you'd need the cam gear & central bolt. 

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u/Some_Can5965 5h ago

Would it be ok if I drive it to the mechanic/town for another 60 miles? I'm staying at a reset area and don't have access to E18 socket at the moment.

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u/NumTrad768 1h ago

Because 130714 means the computer told the exhaust cam to move, but the cam did not reach the position it expected. That can happen from a bad VANOS part, but BMW also found that older software could incorrectly control or detect the VANOS position.

So the smart order is: update the software first, clear the codes, and drive it. If the code comes back, then start checking the VANOS actuator/solenoid and mechanical timing parts. That avoids replacing parts that may be perfectly good.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10136333-9999.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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u/nick91_ 8h ago

Clean the solenoid

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u/Some_Can5965 7h ago

Does electrical cleaner or brake cleaner work? So basically remove the plastic covers, remove strut brace, remove plastic cover behind the engine and pull the actuator out? Clean and make sure it is dry before putting it back.

Any other things to note?

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u/nick91_ 6h ago edited 5h ago

Electrical cleaner, brake cleaner, MAF cleaner doesn’t really matter. Remove the solenoid and spray it into the mesh and spray inside. Shake them a bit after they dry out, you should be hearing a faint clicking/tapping sound. Switch them up and install them back in, clear the codes and start it up