Free repair guides for BMW and Mini vehicles including 1 Series and Mini VANOS solenoid service.
Fix a squealing belt on the BMW 116d. The integrated tensioner mounts on the alternator — pre-tensioned with a retaining pin.
Metal filings blocking the Vanos solenoid gauze causing hunting idle and poor running. Full strip, clean and test. Internal contact fault discovered.
Engine management light with Vanos exhaust adaption stop code. Solenoid location, diagnosis and replacement.