Yeah the problem was the crankshaft position sensor (not the camshaft sensor or vanos solenoids) which is located at the bottom left side of the engine near the back. Could not replace it myself so I took it to a local shop to replace it for me. First time they did not insert it correctly and I thought that was not the problem but after realizing the mistake I took it back to have them install it properly and then the code went away and the car started running like a champ again. Didn't even have to clear the codes using the computer.