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New to me 2011 mcs @ 111k p052b code vanos issue?

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Old Dec 23, 2018 | 08:33 PM
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New to me 2011 mcs @ 111k p052b code vanos issue?

I checked the oil and pulled the top cover to inspect
everything this morning, left the cover off ( I usually remove these in my cars so I can see what's going on easier ) after seeing everything is fine. I start to drive and we get an error code p052b. The car seems to be running perfect, I think it's possible the exhaust is louder but cant confirm as I've only had it for 3 days. It also smells a little rich some times ( never had a turbo car could be normal?) Drove it about 100 miles and drives fine power is right there on demand climbs
hills like a eager mountain goat led by a sherpa. Idles smooth. Shifts smooth, accelerating perfect. If the code never popped I'd think nothing was wrong.

Looking around seems vanos selonid is the culprit, I'm posting because I read that the car goes in to limp mode when this code pops up. Driving that much I can safely say that she is not limping at all.
Before spending 100 on parts want to make sure that's the issue
any assistance would be great

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Old Jan 5, 2019 | 01:06 AM
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I'd suggest to replace vanos solenoid. Mine went out on my 2009 mcs at 130K miles.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2019 | 03:53 AM
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You could try cleaning it 1st.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2019 | 01:08 PM
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Gonna have to find a day off and no rain. But I'll cheack that
Cel on speedo has not back on yet, after 3 drive cycles
but I keep getting the half engine power light.
turn the car off usually fixes
 
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