Need help doing vanos test with INPA

[BMWfanz]

Unzip the attachment,
place it in C:\EDIABAS\ECU
start Tool32
Click the 2nd [OPEN] icon
open MSS54_VANOS_Test.tst
Press F8 to run all tests
A result screen similar to the quoted code text below should appear *tested only with bench set up! Not with a running engine

Test file : C:\EDIABAS\ECU\MSS54_VANOS_TESTS.TST
Start : 18.06.2020 19:57:00.5
Nr 1( 1) : 18.06.2020 19:57:00.6
apiJob("mss54ds0","STEUERN_EVANOS1_FRUEHANSCHLAG", "","")
JOB_STATUS = OKAY
EVAN_ISTWERT = 60 00 3C .<
EVAN_SOLLWERT = 52 00 34 .4
EVAN_ISTWERT_EINH = Grad KW
EVAN_SOLLWERT_EINH = Grad KW
Nr 2( 1) : 18.06.2020 19:57:06.0
apiJob("mss54ds0","STEUERN_EVANOS1_SPAETANSCHLAG", "","")
JOB_STATUS = OKAY
EVAN_ISTWERT = 60 00 3C .<
EVAN_SOLLWERT = 52 00 34 .4
EVAN_ISTWERT_EINH = Grad KW
EVAN_SOLLWERT_EINH = Grad KW
Nr 3( 1) : 18.06.2020 19:57:11.3
apiJob("mss54ds0","STEUERN_EVANOS1_VERSTELLZEIT"," ","")
JOB_STATUS = OKAY
EVAN_VERSTELLZEIT_FRUEH = 0 00 00 ..
EVAN_VERSTELLZEIT_SPAET = 0 00 00 ..
EVAN_VERSTELLZEIT_FRUEH_EINH = ms
EVAN_VERSTELLZEIT_SPAET_EINH = ms
Nr 4( 1) : 18.06.2020 19:57:17.5
apiJob("mss54ds0","STEUERN_EVANOS1_DICHTHEIT",""," ")
JOB_STATUS = OKAY
EVAN_STATUS = EVANOS-1-Einheit vorzeitig weggedriftet
Nr 5( 1) : 18.06.2020 19:57:32.0
apiJob("mss54ds0","STEUERN_AVANOS1_FRUEHANSCHLAG", "","")
JOB_STATUS = OKAY
AVAN_ISTWERT = 0 00 00 ..
AVAN_SOLLWERT = 0 00 00 ..
AVAN_ISTWERT_EINH = Grad KW
AVAN_SOLLWERT_EINH = Grad KW
Nr 6( 1) : 18.06.2020 19:57:37.3
apiJob("mss54ds0","STEUERN_AVANOS1_SPAETANSCHLAG", "","")
JOB_STATUS = OKAY
AVAN_ISTWERT = 0 00 00 ..
AVAN_SOLLWERT = 0 00 00 ..
AVAN_ISTWERT_EINH = Grad KW
AVAN_SOLLWERT_EINH = Grad KW
Nr 7( 1) : 18.06.2020 19:57:42.5
apiJob("mss54ds0","STEUERN_AVANOS1_VERSTELLZEIT"," ","")
JOB_STATUS = OKAY
AVAN_VERSTELLZEIT_FRUEH = 0 00 00 ..
AVAN_VERSTELLZEIT_SPAET = 0 00 00 ..
AVAN_VERSTELLZEIT_FRUEH_EINH = ms
AVAN_VERSTELLZEIT_SPAET_EINH = ms
Nr 8( 1) : 18.06.2020 19:57:48.9
apiJob("mss54ds0","STEUERN_AVANOS1_DICHTHEIT",""," ")
JOB_STATUS = OKAY
AVAN_STATUS = AVANOS-1-Einheit vorzeitig weggedriftet
Stop : 18.06.2020 19:58:03.3
Dauer : 62.9 s

There is step by step manual with test file

[JP1580]

Could a faulty / not adjusted VANOS pressure regulating valve cause this?

Tonight I ruled out:
- solenoid pack resistance is within spec (bought it from Beisan and they helped me troubleshoot it)
- the wiring harness is not shorting to ground.
that the wiring harness doesn't have a short

[sapote]

Could a faulty / not adjusted VANOS pressure regulating valve cause this?

Tonight I ruled out:
- solenoid pack resistance is within spec (bought it from Beisan and they helped me troubleshoot it)
- the wiring harness is not shorting to ground.
that the wiring harness doesn't have a short

previous ans:
2. how do you know vanos pressure not built up? Must install a P gauge on the vanos banjo bolt to verify.

[JP1580]

Good copy on the pressure gauge.
Got this setup coming in any minute now.
I'm tracking the thread is a M10 x 1.
I checked the forum and didn't get confirmation on the external thread start to the flat part where the crush washer contact.
Looking for confirmation:
- the 30mm in the picture: is it will enough thread length for the setup?
- what is the cold idle temp pressure should be? I'm tracking the sweet spot I need to be at at warm idle is 1500psi -1700psi? Planning to get at 1600psi if I need to adjust it.

Will post a status update.

[sapote]

- the 30mm in the picture: is it will enough thread length for the setup?
.

From Google AI mode: the factory bolt total L = 19mm


The factory VANOS oil line banjo bolt for the BMW E46 M3 (S54 engine) has the following exact specifications: [1, 2]

• Thread Size & Pitch: M10 x 1.0 mm (Fine thread)
• Total Length: 19 mm
• Thread Length: Approximately 11 mm
• BMW Factory Part Number: 07119905175 (Listed as a "Hollow Bolt")
• Crush Washer Specification: Requires A10x13,5-CU copper crush washers (10mm inner diameter)
• Target Operating Pressure: The internal S54 VANOS system is regulated to a target pressure of 100 bar to 115 bar (approx. 1,450 to 1,660 psi)

[Grime]

The issue isn’t your DCAN cable or your INPA installation. On the E46 M3/S54, INPA doesn’t expose the actual VANOS test like you see in some of the non-M E46 videos. It can show live VANOS/adaptation data, but the functional VANOS test is normally done through DIS/ISTA or Tool32. (Nam3 Forum⁠)

If you already have INPA working, I’d leave the installation alone. For the S54, Tool32 can access the MSS54 VANOS jobs directly, including reaction time, end-stop and leak/holding tests. The relevant PRG is mss54ds0.prg. (Nam3 Forum⁠)

So you’re probably not missing a setting in INPA; that VANOS button simply isn’t available for the S54 in the standard INPA script.

[JP1580]

Here's the latest update,
Made a VANOS pressure reading apparatus.
My suspicion is right:
- Low pressure reading to the tune of 3 bars (essentially engine pressure) -> refer to picture.
- Info on the adapter: I ended up cutting 7mm from the thread start to match the OEM banjo bolt.

Plan (with status)
- VANOS test (using toolset32) -> FAIL (times out)
- valve block swap -> Done (PASS) Beisan
- solenoid valve replacement -> Done (PASS) Beisan
- DME to solenoid resistance check -> Done (PASS)
- VANOS pressure test -> FAIL
- Check the exhaust sprocket hub -> not broken (Beisan)
- Check the exhaust upper chain guide -> not broken (Beisan)
- Check cam sprockets bolts -> not broken (at the least the hex head ones)

Next:
- VANOS high pressure line -> RE replacement in the mail
- VANOS Accumulator -> OEM replacement in the mail
- Confirm proper timing

Any ideas on what to check is greatly appreciated!