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    Help -- Need a Mechanic -- South Florida

    Hello. I am new to the forum and hope this group can help me.

    I have a 2009 BMW 328i that needs service. Both the ABS and Brake! dash lights are on, as well as the Check Engine light. I am afraid it will need extensive repairs, so I am hoping to be directed to an independent shop that will charge less than the dealers, yet provide good service.

    I am in the area of Pembroke Pines / Hollywood / Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and would prefer to use someone local to me.
    Last edited by youcanrunnaked; 09-16-2014 at 12:04 PM.

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    Is your steering wheel level when your driving down the road?
    If yes likely the szl or dsc took a crap.
    If no get an alignment
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    ^^^ I am confused. I am having no trouble with my steering. I think I might need a brake job, but would that cause the ABS and Brake! lights to go on?

    For the Check Engine light, i have a fault code 2A87 DME: Exhaust VANOS, mechanism.

    The Test Plan (Start of Diagnosis) says: ABL_DIT_B1214_NGNWA VANOS solenoid valve, exhaust; B1214_NG6NWA- Exhaust camshaft sensor; DME: Exhaust VANOS, mechanism

    Possible causes of fault:
    VANOS solenoid valve, exhaust soiled or mechanically faulty
    The plain rectangular compression ring of the camshaft has dug into the bearing strip.

    Any idea what I am looking at in terms of repairs and expense?

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    Well I can't comment anything on the issues you're having since I'm really only familiar with E46's but if you wanna go the Indy route I can definitely vouch for Mike's Beemer Shop in South Miami

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    Contact the local chapter of the BMWCCA. Members are happy to give you recs.

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    ^^^ Thanks. I did that and got a response, but not to my specific questions.

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