If you log VANOS EX target and actual values and drive around at low boost conditions, you can verify that VANOS is working correctly and not a mechanical issue. If the issue is only VANOS Exhaust side, it's extremely likely it's not a mechanical VANOS issue but is related to fuel pump/pressure...
I've resolved this issue on my setup and believe I found root cause. The latest theory behind the exhaust cam VANOS deviation is that the increased fuel rail pressure adds additional load on the exhaust cam due to the cam-driven high-pressure fuel pump working harder to create that pressure...
Interesting data point. If going back to a stock tune (no mechanical changes) resolved the issue, it seems to indicate that the issue is either tune related or a result of running more power (oil temp, boost pressure, etc). From a mechanical standpoint, a tune (assuming no changes to VANOS...
I'm seeing significant cam position variation with oil temp at 230 F. I'm not suggesting 230 F is triggering this issue, just noting reasonable oil temps when this is observed.
Some additional data (before I replaced the central valves). Note some of this info including videos and data screen shots can be found here: https://sectoronedesign.wordpress.com/2023/08/02/speed-summit-global-time-attack-ridge-motorsports-park-july-2023/
When this first happened... On the...
Resurrecting this thread. I had the same issue on track. I'm using EcuTek. Very repeatable on track. I swapped vanos solenoids and problem was still on exhaust cam. I then replaced both central valves and exhaust cam position sensor. Still going into limp mode and throwing the same DTC...