#ZedShed Zedshed Social Room
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You need a ‘dead zed’ corner!
Philip unsworth
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I have taxed worse lol
those 1/4 panels still there?
Philip unsworth
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Help needed I have a z3 2.8 auto. Scanned it for codes and got 2 faults vanos jamming and cam sensor i have chaned for a oem sensor the car idles great and runs good but anything over 2500rpm the revs go erratic and bounce all over with no power and lots of juddeing from the engine what would you guys suggest I do next. Thanks in advance
First up check the electrical connection to the vanos solenoid hasn't been unplugged or dislodged when the sensor was changed. Second give the connections a squirt with electrical cleaner. If that doesn't work drop another message on here
Philip unsworth
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Thanks for the reply will do that. If its good what next?
You need to test the solenoid is working.
Couple of options, if you have double vanos swap the exhaust and inlet solenoids to see if there's any improvement.
For single vanos (and double for that matter) remove the solenoid and apply 12v across the connections to see if it activates. Make sure the polarity is the correct way round as it may damage the diodes in the solenoid.
Be careful when removing the solenoid as there is a shuttle valve with a spring behind that may pop out. Also check that the shuttle moves freely within it's bore. If it's sticky give it a clean with some fine emery paper and degreaser.
You could also swap the solenoid with a known working one.
If still having issues you will need to check you have 12v at the connector to the solenoid. Not needed to do this myself so can't really advise on how to do it, but would imagine a voltmeter across the connections and holding rpm above 2500 will do it
Philip unsworth
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OK will give that a go hopefully it's the solenoid be a easy fix then never my luck though lol thanks for the info and help really appreciate it
No problem
How would I find the location of a Zedshed? I'm in Winchester but awaiting a rebody of my 3.0 auto Z3 from Classic CoachWorks in Basingstoke but when its finished I know its going to need some work, such as rear bushes, cooling system refresh and smoke test to find source of lean codes. Would be great if I could get some help with these
Sorry. I can't help with the zsheds. But I'm curious. What rebody are you having?How would I find the location of a Zedshed? I'm in Winchester but awaiting a rebody of my 3.0 auto Z3 from Classic CoachWorks in Basingstoke but when its finished I know its going to need some work, such as rear bushes, cooling system refresh and smoke test to find source of lean codes. Would be great if I could get some help with these
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How would I find the location of a Zedshed? I'm in Winchester but awaiting a rebody of my 3.0 auto Z3 from Classic CoachWorks in Basingstoke but when its finished I know its going to need some work, such as rear bushes, cooling system refresh and smoke test to find source of lean codes. Would be great if I could get some help with these
I'm building a tribute 507. Doing all the work myself and just doing beam bushes, brakes and suspension. Everything else is oem and ok and I'll fix stuff as and when it's necessary.
But you're having it built by CCW. I don't know what that build costs but, in the big scheme of things, if it was me, I think I'd joining the queue at @Lee ' s shed and have the whole thing refreshed for years of trouble free motoring.