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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2006X5 (E53) V8-4.8L (N62)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISA L L DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTC )TESTING AND INSPECTIONP CODE CHARTSP0010
2006 BMW X5 (E53) V8-4.8L (N62)
P0010
2006 BMW X5 (E53) V8-4.8L (N62)SECTION P0010
2A80 - P0010
Information saved in
DME
Fault code
2A80 - P0010
Fault text
Intake VANOS, activation
Fault description
'A' Camshaft Position - Actuator Circuit/Open (Bank 1)
Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
Driver circuit has detected open wire
Terminal condition: Terminal 15=TRUE
Voltage condition:
9.51
Condition for fault memory entry
500 ms
Action in service
VANOS plug: Check voltage supply (Terminal 87), DME
connection, replace VANOS solenoid valve, then replace
DME if problem persists
Fault effect and breakdown warning
Driver information
Warning light:
US: MIL on in 2nd driving cycle
ECE: No MIL
VVT emergency default mode (full stroke) active
VANOS emergency default mode (specification: 120οΏ½)
active
Service instruction
none
Information saved in
DME
Fault code
2A80 - P0010
Fault text
Intake VANOS, activation
Fault description
'A' Camshaft Position - Actuator Circuit/Open (Bank 1)
Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
Driver circuit has detected open wire
Terminal condition: Terminal 15=TRUE
Voltage condition:
9.51
Condition for fault memory entry
500 ms
Action in service
VANOS plug: Check voltage supply (Terminal 87), DME
connection, replace VANOS solenoid valve, then replace
DME if problem persists
Fault effect and breakdown warning
Driver information
Warning light:
US: MIL on in 2nd driving cycle
ECE: No MIL
VVT emergency default mode (full stroke) active
VANOS emergency default mode (specification: 120οΏ½)
active
Service instruction
none
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.