JB3 V1.1 Limp Mode

richh · 10-21-2008, 02:09 PM

Got my first limp mode with the JB3 V1.1. I have been running it for two weeks. Here was the scenario:

I was cruising in the left lane on I-95, stuck behind a slower moving car. They pulled over to the right, I down shifted from 6th to 4th and got on it a bit to get by them. Got the 1/2 engine light and limp mode as I was passing them. I pulled off at the next rest stop turned the car off, gave it a minute and re-started it. Drove another 10 miles with no issues.

I am running 93 in it, so I don't think it could've been the gas.

Anyone else have any limp modes?

OpenFlash · 10-21-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by richh

Got my first limp mode with the JB3 V1.1. I have been running it for two weeks. Here was the scenario:

I was cruising in the left lane on I-95, stuck behind a slower moving car. They pulled over to the right, I down shifted from 6th to 4th and got on it a bit to get by them. Got the 1/2 engine light and limp mode as I was passing them. I pulled off at the next rest stop turned the car off, gave it a minute and re-started it. Drove another 10 miles with no issues.

I am running 93 in it, so I don't think it could've been the gas.

Anyone else have any limp modes?

By limp mode, you lost boost (and about 100hp), right? Not just a light?

shiv

JOe335i · 10-21-2008, 02:20 PM

im having the same problem, not with JB3 tho.
i got a half engine/half empty light. JUST PUT THE TUNE IN, went WOT and after i let of the throttle light came on yellow. half full/halfempty. that happened a couple days ago but hasnt happened again since.

OpenFlash · 10-21-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JOe335i

im having the same problem, not with JB3 tho.
i got a half engine/half empty light. JUST PUT THE TUNE IN, went WOT and after i let of the throttle light came on yellow. half full/halfempty. that happened a couple days ago but hasnt happened again since.

What tune? Probably best to answer in your thread since this one should stay related to the OP.

Stock 335i · 10-21-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by richh

Got my first limp mode with the JB3 V1.1. I have been running it for two weeks. Here was the scenario:

I was cruising in the left lane on I-95, stuck behind a slower moving car. They pulled over to the right, I down shifted from 6th to 4th and got on it a bit to get by them. Got the 1/2 engine light and limp mode as I was passing them. I pulled off at the next rest stop turned the car off, gave it a minute and re-started it. Drove another 10 miles with no issues.

I am running 93 in it, so I don't think it could've been the gas.

Anyone else have any limp modes?

Did you contact the tuner or just post up here first?

camaross305 · 10-21-2008, 02:50 PM

most likely bad gas... happened to my friend twice with his v3... noticed it was right after filling at this gas station. never filled up their again and never had a problem

ezatnova · 10-21-2008, 02:52 PM

Just flip the switch down to low boost map and run that way for the rest of the tank. Giver er another try back to normal high boost on your next fill-up.

joec500 · 10-21-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by camaross305

most likely bad gas... happened to my friend twice with his v3... noticed it was right after filling at this gas station. never filled up their again and never had a problem

2nd....I feel that esp here in California we have inconsistent gas quality...Whenever I fill up with Chevron NO ISSUES, but there is this Unocal 76 near my house, and the two tanks I have filled caused half engine light, but it could be conicedental, I am going to only fill up at this Chevron to see if my issue continues.

timtech · 10-21-2008, 03:59 PM

Terry is working with Rich over on the n54tech site. We believe that it's because the chip is the 1.1 beta. I sold Rich my JB3 before 1.1 was a final product and I included the 1.0 and the 1.1 chip that were available at the time of sale.

I sold the JB3 on October 5th and on the website, the 1.1 final was released on October 9th.

Quote:

Originally Posted by richh

Got my first limp mode with the JB3 V1.1. I have been running it for two weeks. Here was the scenario:

I was cruising in the left lane on I-95, stuck behind a slower moving car. They pulled over to the right, I down shifted from 6th to 4th and got on it a bit to get by them. Got the 1/2 engine light and limp mode as I was passing them. I pulled off at the next rest stop turned the car off, gave it a minute and re-started it. Drove another 10 miles with no issues.

I am running 93 in it, so I don't think it could've been the gas.

Anyone else have any limp modes?

lawdude · 10-21-2008, 04:12 PM

Glad to hear its a beta chip and not bad gas.

timtech · 10-21-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lawdude

Glad to hear its a beta chip and not bad gas.

I/we don't know for sure just yet what the cause was since the OP hasn't checked back in yet... but I do know that I had a very early beta chip. We all know there are many things that can cause this issue (fuel pump, bad gas, etc). so I shouldn't jump to conclusions...

I was just offering my help in what I know about his tune since I sold it to him.

mistermojorizin · 10-21-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by timtech

I/we don't know for sure just yet what the cause was since the OP hasn't checked back in yet... but I do know that I had a very early beta chip. We all know there are many things that can cause this issue (fuel pump, bad gas, etc). so I shouldn't jump to conclusions...

I was just offering my help in what I know about his tune since I sold it to him.

what date was the beta chip from?

astris · 10-21-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lawdude

Glad to hear its a beta chip and not bad gas.

This sub-forum alone has more issues with "bad gas" than I have heard all other places combined in my life.

And it's clearly not limp mode because JB products don't do that. Ever. If you don't believe me, just check their website. It's even in bold.

M.A.C.K. · 10-21-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by astris

This sub-forum alone has more issues with "bad gas" than I have heard all other places combined in my life.

And it's clearly not limp mode because JB products don't do that. Ever. If you don't believe me, just check their website. It's even in bold.

^^^^
This type of trolling and starting the possibility of arguements is not tolerated on this forum...........your post has been reported.......

richh · 10-21-2008, 06:24 PM

I had experienced the 1/2 engine light and loss of power.

As timtech mentioned the JB3 had the beta 1.1 software, so I have ordered the Production 1.1 software and will see if that solves. it. I was told there is a known issue with beta 1.1 that can cause my issue under heavy load around 4K rpms.

cn555ic · 10-21-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by richh

I had experienced the 1/2 engine light and loss of power.

As timtech mentioned the JB3 had the beta 1.1 software, so I have ordered the Production 1.1 software and will see if that solves. it. I was told there is a known issue with beta 1.1 that can cause my issue under heavy load around 4K rpms.

I hope you get it resolved soon.....

astris · 10-21-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by M.A.C.K.

^^^^
This type of trolling and starting the possibility of arguements is not tolerated on this forum...........your post has been reported.......

Lol, relax guy. It's a jab/humor. Welcome to the interweb.

Oh yeah, I still stand by what I said. Way too much bad gas in this forum and NO product is error free. Ouch. I sense a ban coming for me for those harsh, argumentative words.

I'll get back to you with a full report on my reprimand.

LJE92 · 10-21-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by M.A.C.K.

^^^^
This type of trolling and starting the possibility of arguements is not tolerated on this forum...........your post has been reported.......

I'VE had the same prob with my jb2 and it is bothering the sh*t out of me
and it is not gas related for me what could it be how do i find an answer???

M.A.C.K. · 10-21-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LJE92

I'VE had the same prob with my jb2 and it is bothering the sh*t out of me
and it is not gas related for me what could it be how do i find an answer???

I'm gonna text you......

cn555ic · 10-21-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LJE92

I'VE had the same prob with my jb2 and it is bothering the sh*t out of me
and it is not gas related for me what could it be how do i find an answer???

LOL!

Whats up son...sorry didn't get a chance to hang with you at BMfeast...Next time!!

cocoturkey · 10-21-2008, 08:08 PM

I purchased my JB3 on Oct 1st... do I have a JB3 1.1 beta?? it says "1.1 V" on the button of my JB3 box.

midlife · 10-21-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ezatnova

Just flip the switch down to low boost map and run that way for the rest of the tank. Giver er another try back to normal high boost on your next fill-up.

sounds like very good advice

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richh Private 3 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	JB3 V1.1 Limp Mode Got my first limp mode with the JB3 V1.1. I have been running it for two weeks. Here was the scenario: I was cruising in the left lane on I-95, stuck behind a slower moving car. They pulled over to the right, I down shifted from 6th to 4th and got on it a bit to get by them. Got the 1/2 engine light and limp mode as I was passing them. I pulled off at the next rest stop turned the car off, gave it a minute and re-started it. Drove another 10 miles with no issues. I am running 93 in it, so I don't think it could've been the gas. Anyone else have any limp modes?
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JOe335i Lieutenant 28 Rep 525 Posts Drives: R32-08STI-e92335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AUSTRIA iTrader: (0)	im having the same problem, not with JB3 tho. i got a half engine/half empty light. JUST PUT THE TUNE IN, went WOT and after i let of the throttle light came on yellow. half full/halfempty. that happened a couple days ago but hasnt happened again since.
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camaross305 135 Rep 1,825 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: gainesville fl iTrader: (20)	most likely bad gas... happened to my friend twice with his v3... noticed it was right after filling at this gas station. never filled up their again and never had a problem
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ezatnova Colonel 97 Rep 2,188 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Chester, PA iTrader: (5)	Just flip the switch down to low boost map and run that way for the rest of the tank. Giver er another try back to normal high boost on your next fill-up.
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lawdude Colonel 94 Rep 2,339 Posts Drives: 335i ZPP ZSP TiAg MT Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia iTrader: (1)	Glad to hear its a beta chip and not bad gas. __________________ What do I know? I'm insane.
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richh Private 3 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	I had experienced the 1/2 engine light and loss of power. As timtech mentioned the JB3 had the beta 1.1 software, so I have ordered the Production 1.1 software and will see if that solves. it. I was told there is a known issue with beta 1.1 that can cause my issue under heavy load around 4K rpms.
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cocoturkey Lieutenant 24 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 08' e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Taipei iTrader: (0)	I purchased my JB3 on Oct 1st... do I have a JB3 1.1 beta?? it says "1.1 V" on the button of my JB3 box.
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