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    Vanos connector trick?

    Is there some trick to separating the Vanos solenoid connector housing? P/N 61.13.8.383.300. It’s two piece, new version has a blue center section for the 6 PIN. Asking about taking the blue center wire section from the black housing. It has two tabs on side but seems you have to pry hard to dislodge/almost breaking. BMW usually has over engineered connectors for ease so wondering how this works? Thanks
    Last edited by old///MFanatic; 12-22-2020, 01:37 AM. Reason: part number
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    #2
    You can see in this video how to do it

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      #3
      Interesting, could one expect a cracked housing to cause such errors as code 67 (Inlet VANOS, advance valve) and error code 184 (Vanos intake position control)?

      I just ordered a solenoid from besian. Didn't consider the condition of the plug causing any errors
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        #4
        Curious about this as I somewhat ruined my connector and also have those 2 faults, bearing in mind I still had the faults before I cracked the connector. It still seems to engage and I wonder if it’s just dirty oil combined with an old solenoid block with sticky valves that is the main culprit.

        regards

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          #5
          Originally posted by Doudou View Post
          You can see in this video how to do it
          Thanks for this! That one had the other side tab broken so it came out super easy. With two it’s kinda tricky, but I will use a pick like them and not a tiny screwdriver.
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            #6
            As for this causing codes it can. I have been chasing codes for over a year and had rebuilt solenoid packs tried from Beisan. Raj from Beisan told me they see the female connectors spread apart so they don’t make a good contact. Add they see some recent oxidized prongs and connectors that cause codes related to electric Vanos.
            If connector isn’t tight and locked it’ll tug wires and “could” cause issues(although one would not think since the connector slides down the prong fairly deep).
            Last edited by old///MFanatic; 12-21-2020, 02:07 PM.
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              #7
              Also it might be shadows but pretty sure the new 6 PIN “blue connector” has smaller pin holes. Which “could” keep it from rocking. These are photos I took showing this between my old (black one) vs the new (blue one).
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