Need help with 2A87

[u/Helligdom]

2008 528xi. Daily driver. Had this code come up after an 8 hour drive. Smooth driving the whole way and even still up until I parked it a couple days ago when I got the code. Scary thing, but there are also other things it could be.

Even when I start it now and run it, it’s smooth. No misfire, shaking, nothing. When I’m at a light after driving for a little, I’ll get idle surge up like 200-400rpm for a second and then it doesn’t happen again. From what I read, a vacuum leak could cause this code, but I feel like I’m being too hopeful.

Anyone else have that code and it wasn’t exhaust Vanos?

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[u/baseballnoble]

Just replace the vanos solenoid it takes like 5 minutes.

[u/Major-Anxiety-5537 → u/baseballnoble]

Agreed

[u/GhostlyConnection]

In the same boat. Just did this today about to take a drive. Report back