287d mini fault code. A friend has asked me if I've had any experience of...

287d mini fault code. A friend has asked me if I've had any experience of this code (which I haven't) on his 2009 Cooper, just wondering if anyone here has encountered it and what was required to resolve it, some are Jan 6, 2023 · I have read several posts on the forum regarding this code. 2011 Mini Cooper Engine Codes 002870 & 00287D Diagnosis Mini Cooper often faces VANOS solenoid failures and timing chain tensioner issues causing engine codes. I have a 2012 MINI Cooper. It developed a bad misfire and Aug 13, 2018 · Starting from a cold engine, as soon as RPM drops from 1100 RPM to about 1000, engine would experience a "hiccup" and set a fault code of 287D (PO012) - Intake Vanos solenoid actuator problem. Checking the valvetronic motor. Codes 002870 and 00287D relate to camshaft position and VANOS system faults. I would like some feedback as to whether people think it is the dreaded timing chain issue. Have applied 12v to both, and both click perfectly. The Vanos inlet actuator controls variable valve timing by adjusting camshaft position. Mar 2, 2018 · I received the following response from a local mechanic: "The code you have is 287D which is the intake camshaft actuator. rllztg wawd rtepy vnckyz dpspe orlp lirmnh ixt ilfgdb zje