P0015

Usually is a fault with the vanos system. It could be oil pressure leakage due to bad seals or a fault with the sensor. Low oil level/pressure can cause this fault too.

what sensor would be most practical?

Also one of the symptoms. I have is when I go to brake it drops rpm in second to 0 while I brake.

Also it says mechanical can that be related with electronics or your saying that electronics can cause mechanical. Timing issues.

What is the exact code number not code description?Also it could be the timing could have jumped forward and now be off and set that code.

Vanos is the valve timing solenoid at front of camshaft, on cylinder head.

exact code is P0015

Is the engine making noise when it runs? It could be the actuator or the valve which had a problem plugging up if the oil was not changed, they have a small screen. I don't think it is the position sensor becasue you don't have the codes for that. I would try the valve first and then go from there. Clear the codes once finished.

Best, Ken

no noise sir. and also i orded that valve so i will try that first. also wanted to thank all of you.

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken

update, replaced both intake,and exhaust,solenoid vanos valves. problem solved.

Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Best, Ken