Whats going on with my car

007_e350 · 07-04-2013, 06:57 PM

Alright guys, the car drives good pulls hard except a few times, here are the symptoms:

1- When Idle is at 750 - 800 (fan off, headlights off)
2- the engine doesnot pull hard atall, when punched throws Engine malfunction half light at around 3k RPM

Most frequent after the car's been run , shutoff and restarted (still hot) i.e. after pumping gas etc

Othertimes when the idle is at 600, the car runs just fine no codes pulls hard

Can anyone point me in some direction here ? Could it be something electrical ?? I'm waiting for JB4 usb tomorrow to read the code

135Hoser · 07-04-2013, 07:06 PM

step 1) delete thread
step 2) read codes
step 3) follow well documented procedures on how to handle the codes you have

n54gte · 07-04-2013, 07:25 PM

spark plugs, coils, injectors, hpfp...

tony20009 · 07-04-2013, 07:48 PM

The second item you listed, OP, sounds reminiscent of something I experienced, although I wasn't watching the RPMs.

I took it to the dealer and told them about and it turned out to be a pressure seal somewhere in/around the turbo chargers. It only manifested itself when I floored it or exceeded 80 mph. The dealer replaced it free of charge as I was under warranty at the time. It was a $4000 repair if I'd had to pay for it.

All the best.

007_e350 · 07-04-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tony20009

The second item you listed, OP, sounds reminiscent of something I experienced, although I wasn't watching the RPMs.

I took it to the dealer and told them about and it turned out to be a pressure seal somewhere in/around the turbo chargers. It only manifested itself when I floored it or exceeded 80 mph. The dealer replaced it free of charge as I was under warranty at the time. It was a $4000 repair if I'd had to pay for it.

All the best.

oh Gosh can someone pls pls pls post the part no / location of this seal .. Is it even DIYable ?

135Hoser · 07-04-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 007_e350

oh Gosh can someone pls pls pls post the part no / location of this seal .. Is it even DIYable ?

it's probably a blown piston and you'll need a whole new motor. 15k minimum.

007_e350 · 07-04-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tony20009

The second item you listed, OP, sounds reminiscent of something I experienced, although I wasn't watching the RPMs.

I took it to the dealer and told them about and it turned out to be a pressure seal somewhere in/around the turbo chargers. It only manifested itself when I floored it or exceeded 80 mph. The dealer replaced it free of charge as I was under warranty at the time. It was a $4000 repair if I'd had to pay for it.

All the best.

Would this be all needed to fix ?

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...994/ES2500994/

tony20009 · 07-04-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 007_e350

Would this be all needed to fix ?

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-335...994/ES2500994/

I can tell the things in the pic to which you provided a link are seals. Whether they are the right ones, I cannot say. As I said, the dealer did all the work.

If I have time, I can stop by there and ask them for a copy of the work order on that and I'd be happy to share the info with you, but that's the best I can do.

It might be worth your while, and your money, to at least let the dealer diagnose the problem for you, even if you don't want them to perform the work. Then at least you'd be in a position to assess just how you want to proceed. If you are good at fixing things, there's no doubt that parts can be purchased, even if only from a BMW dealer.

I assume by your reply that you are out of warranty???

tony20009 · 07-04-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 135Hoser

it's probably a blown piston and you'll need a whole new motor. 15k minimum.

Well, for the OP's sake, I do hope you are merely saying that in jest and seeking a bit of mean humor at the expense of the OP's sanity. I honestly have no idea what a blown piston would sound like.

135Hoser · 07-05-2013, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tony20009

Well, for the OP's sake, I do hope you are merely saying that in jest and seeking a bit of mean humor at the expense of the OP's sanity. I honestly have no idea what a blown piston would sound like.

Yes.

It's not a happy noise.

007_e350 · 07-05-2013, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony20009

I can tell the things in the pic to which you provided a link are seals. Whether they are the right ones, I cannot say. As I said, the dealer did all the work.

If I have time, I can stop by there and ask them for a copy of the work order on that and I'd be happy to share the info with you, but that's the best I can do.

It might be worth your while, and your money, to at least let the dealer diagnose the problem for you, even if you don't want them to perform the work. Then at least you'd be in a position to assess just how you want to proceed. If you are good at fixing things, there's no doubt that parts can be purchased, even if only from a BMW dealer.

I assume by your reply that you are out of warranty???

Thanks really appreciate if u could get me some more insight into this - I'm out of warranty correct

007_e350 · 07-05-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 135Hoser

Yes.

It's not a happy noise.

135Hoser · 07-05-2013, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 007_e350

Did you install your usb cable yet to pull codes so folks can provide you with useful information, instead of just speculating pointlessly?

007_e350 · 07-06-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 135Hoser

Did you install your usb cable yet to pull codes so folks can provide you with useful information, instead of just speculating pointlessly?

30FF Boost under target -- possible boost leak
2F84 No Description Found
2F81 No Description Found
2F9E Thermic oil level sensor

Affify11 · 07-07-2013, 02:32 AM

^ Seems like you got a boost leak LOL

007_e350 · 07-07-2013, 09:42 AM

diverter valve was leaking really bad, cleaned oil deposits on the connector, couldnt believe it wasn't closing all the way thru because of hard oil gunk ... anyway it doesnt leak now

I used this DIY

http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13114

Also, took out intercooler cleaned, rinsed and checked hoses, all looks good

btw, there was some water left in the intercooler after rinsing lol ... when I started the car this smoke of steam from exhaust filled the whole garage ... scared the **** out of me

I'm still max boosting 14 though ... maybe that diverter again, I need to order a new one

07-04-2013, 06:57 PM	#1
007_e350 Lieutenant Colonel 218 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 335i 2008 MHD'd / x5d E70 Join Date: May 2013 Location: left lane iTrader: (3)	Whats going on with my car Alright guys, the car drives good pulls hard except a few times, here are the symptoms: 1- When Idle is at 750 - 800 (fan off, headlights off) 2- the engine doesnot pull hard atall, when punched throws Engine malfunction half light at around 3k RPM Most frequent after the car's been run , shutoff and restarted (still hot) i.e. after pumping gas etc Othertimes when the idle is at 600, the car runs just fine no codes pulls hard Can anyone point me in some direction here ? Could it be something electrical ?? I'm waiting for JB4 usb tomorrow to read the code
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135Hoser Banned 39 Rep 315 Posts Drives: '16 m4 zcp Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Canada, Eh iTrader: (0)	step 1) delete thread step 2) read codes step 3) follow well documented procedures on how to handle the codes you have
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07-04-2013, 07:48 PM	#4
tony20009 Major General 1055 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	The second item you listed, OP, sounds reminiscent of something I experienced, although I wasn't watching the RPMs. I took it to the dealer and told them about and it turned out to be a pressure seal somewhere in/around the turbo chargers. It only manifested itself when I floored it or exceeded 80 mph. The dealer replaced it free of charge as I was under warranty at the time. It was a $4000 repair if I'd had to pay for it. All the best. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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Affify11 Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tulsa, Oklahomo iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [5.00]	^ Seems like you got a boost leak LOL
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007_e350 Lieutenant Colonel 218 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: 335i 2008 MHD'd / x5d E70 Join Date: May 2013 Location: left lane iTrader: (3)	diverter valve was leaking really bad, cleaned oil deposits on the connector, couldnt believe it wasn't closing all the way thru because of hard oil gunk ... anyway it doesnt leak now I used this DIY http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13114 Also, took out intercooler cleaned, rinsed and checked hoses, all looks good btw, there was some water left in the intercooler after rinsing lol ... when I started the car this smoke of steam from exhaust filled the whole garage ... scared the **** out of me I'm still max boosting 14 though ... maybe that diverter again, I need to order a new one
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