# Looking for someone who can time vanos **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [February 13, 2011, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-someone-who-can-time-vanos/256888 "2011-02-13T16:38:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 34
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2011, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-someone-who-can-time-vanos/256888/34 "2011-02-21T06:17:59Z")
> [@Where were you in 1990?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-were-you-in-1990/39795/32): > > It’s not just a simple vac leak, you wouldn’t get jumpy misfire codes. The BMW fault codes dont have just “misfire cyl 4” like P0304, they have “ignition coil 4” or “fuel injector 4.” Even if those things aren’t the problem, it tells you where to start your research. Luckily, it’s one of the most heavily documented DIY cars on the planet, so it wont be hard to figure out once you have the right information. > > The Peake tool they use in the Pelican article is worth it if you plan to keep the car for awhile and, well because the car is haunted. Otherwise, slip a Keeler tech $20 for the codes and get his thoughts while you’re there. > > Edit: While we’re on the subject of heavily documented DIY car, a happy Presidents Day gift for BMW owners: [http://spaghetticoder.org/bmw/](http://spaghetticoder.org/bmw/) +rep thanks for the link!!! --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-someone-who-can-time-vanos/256888)._