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VANOS Solenoids cost
Intake and exhaust VANOS solenoid valves on N52/N54. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.
Limited data: Still no US independent shop price. DIY and dealer data only.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest prices in the table below. They are not estimates. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | Dealer | Dealer quote for the solenoids (owner did it himself instead) | [1] |
| $80 | DIY | Pair of solenoids from Amazon, ~15-20 min job | [1] |
| $300 | DIY | "Only $150 each", replace both | [2] |
| $750 | Dealer | Quote to replace both solenoids, 2011 328i (looked like dealer pricing) | [3] |
| $300 | DIY | Pair of genuine BMW solenoids from FCP Euro, 15 min DIY | [3] |
| $150 | DIY | "$150 each" | [4] |
- UK owners report Pierburg (OE supplier) solenoids at about £90 each, with genuine-price listings from £100 to £200 (source 5). Not converted or counted.
- Swapping the two solenoids is a quick way to see if a fault moves from intake to exhaust before buying parts.
- The solenoids are interchangeable top/bottom per the BimmerFest thread.
How long it takes
About 15 to 20 minutes for both solenoids, per an owner (source 1).
Which cars are affected
128i/328i/528i, X3 3.0si (N52) and 135i/335i/535i (N54).
Symptoms
- Rough idle, stalling at stops
- Hesitation / loss of power at highway speed
- VANOS codes (e.g. 2A82, 2A87)
- Rattle on acceleration ("VANOS rattle")
Parts list
| VANOS solenoid valve (N52/N54), priced each | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| VANOS solenoid O-rings | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| BMW LL-01 engine oil (change right after) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
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Common questions
How much does VANOS Solenoids cost at a BMW dealer?
Real dealer prices we found ranged $500 to $750 (2 data points, median $625).
How much does an independent shop charge for VANOS Solenoids?
We have not found a real independent shop price for this job yet.
Can I do VANOS Solenoids myself?
Owners who did it themselves reported $80 to $300 in parts and tools.
How long does VANOS Solenoids take?
About 15 to 20 minutes for both solenoids, per an owner (source 1).
Which BMWs are affected?
128i/328i/528i, X3 3.0si (N52) and 135i/335i/535i (N54).
Related repairs
Sources
- Exhaust VANOS solenoid on N52 (BimmerFest)
- N52 Vanos Solenoid HELP! (BimmerFest)
- Estimated cost for this? (Reddit r/E90)
- N52 Vanos Solenoid HELP! (BimmerFest)
- Vanos Solenoids E90 2006 - Best place to purchase ? (E90post)
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