Vanos solenoid code?

[Chris_D]

So this is a new one. Usually do a Carly scan every couple of months and this one popped up today:

0. Motor Control:
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Engine / Motor:
- Fault: thermal Oelniveausensor
- Code: 0027C3
- Fault: Intake camshaft control Bank 1: Control
- Code: 0027B5

I know about the oil level sensor. It's been busted for years but while I usually suck the oil out on changes it will just have to wait until I have access to a lift to swap in a new one.
The Intake camshaft code however is one I haven't seen before and indication is that it has something to do with the Vanos.
Solenoid on the way out perhaps?

Anyone had this code and rectified it?
I have actually noticed a 'step/hesitation' in the power delivery under hard accelleration occasionally so it kind of resonates with that; solenoid's not actuating all the way maybe.

Thoughts?

[Smartbear]

You could try cleaning them to see if the code disappears or swapping them to see if the fault moves to the exhaust camshaft?
Rob

[Chris_D]

You could try cleaning them to see if the code disappears or swapping them to see if the fault moves to the exhaust camshaft?
Rob

Good idea Rob.
I cleared the codes but I'll have to wait until tomorrow for a baz around to see if it comes back as I've already consumed a couple of Duvels. hic.

If the code returns i'll swap em around and maybe also clean/lube in the process.