Little to no throttle response 2011 335i N55 6MT

cwidds · 07-09-2015, 07:50 PM

Earlier today I was leaving work and the throttle response to my car was almost non-existent. I could completely floor the pedal and it would only accelerate to about 5mph. No lights were on at all. When I pulled the car over, I put it into reverse just to see if it was a problem there too and it reversed just fine with no throttle problems. I turned the car off, then back on again and it seems to run fine now. Anyone know what could have caused this? The car is completely stock and I have been having some idle issues (bouncing and idling a bit high at start up for about a minute then it evens out every single time I start it up with the engine warm or cold). Does it sound like it could be my HPFP on its way out?

I won't be able to get codes pulled until tomorrow morning but was just hoping for some insight.

bfritzsch · 07-10-2015, 07:09 AM

I had something similar within the first year of having mine. Was actually a MAF Sensor. Without the sensor you essentially get a 3.0L Straight 6.... Which after getting used to our car with a turbo it does feel like it wont move.

cwidds · 07-10-2015, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bfritzsch

I had something similar within the first year of having mine. Was actually a MAF Sensor. Without the sensor you essentially get a 3.0L Straight 6.... Which after getting used to our car with a turbo it does feel like it wont move.

The weird part was, after I turned the car off and then back on again, it was fine. Like nothing happened. How much did a new MAF cost you?

mike5809 · 07-10-2015, 08:08 AM

If you believe it is the MAF try cleaning it first with; http://www.amazon.com/CRC-05110-Mass.../dp/B000J19XSA

cwidds · 07-10-2015, 09:51 AM

Here are the codes that were pulled

I had the VANOS recall done about three months ago and apparently my valvetronic is the issue.

weehe126 · 07-10-2015, 01:29 PM

Thats not fun. Do you have a weird clicking sound when you lock or unlock the car?

cwidds · 07-10-2015, 03:31 PM

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Thats not fun. Do you have a weird clicking sound when you lock or unlock the car?

Nope. I've had that before though. Ended up being the
Eccentric shaft sensor

weehe126 · 07-10-2015, 05:58 PM

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Nope. I've had that before though. Ended up being the
Eccentric shaft sensor

Then not sure what it could be as that is the only part that can really break. It may be possible you have to reset adaptations for it.

cwidds · 07-11-2015, 11:51 AM

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Then not sure what it could be as that is the only part that can really break. It may be possible you have to reset adaptations for it.

I decide to take it to the actual dealer to pull the codes. I'll keep you guys updated on what happens.

bfritzsch · 07-13-2015, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cwidds

The weird part was, after I turned the car off and then back on again, it was fine. Like nothing happened. How much did a new MAF cost you?

Luckily for me it was covered under the warranty but I do believe the code received was the same or similiar to the last code you showed. Though I did not have any of the valvetronic ones.

Good luck at the dealer, let us know what they say!

Silver99GSX · 06-03-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cwidds

I decide to take it to the actual dealer to pull the codes. I'll keep you guys updated on what happens.

Hey did you end up finding out what was causing your issue?? I am having the same issue. I can step on the gas pedal and push it right to the floor and nothing at all (It's like my car shut off, but is still running lol). It has been happening a lot over the pass week and I can't seem to find out what is causing it. I checked all of my intercooler piping to make sure there were no leaks or pipe didn't fall off etc...

Justin

Teufel_Hunden · 06-03-2016, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cwidds

I decide to take it to the actual dealer to pull the codes. I'll keep you guys updated on what happens.

Hey did you end up finding out what was causing your issue?? I am having the same issue. I can step on the gas pedal and push it right to the floor and nothing at all (It's like my car shut off, but is still running lol). It has been happening a lot over the pass week and I can't seem to find out what is causing it. I checked all of my intercooler piping to make sure there were no leaks or pipe didn't fall off etc...

Justin

This happened to me last year right before my water pump died. The week prior I had no response at all, no power when I pressed the gas (also manual tranny).

Silver99GSX · 06-03-2016, 10:47 AM

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This happened to me last year right before my water pump died. The week prior I had no response at all, no power when I pressed the gas (also manual tranny).

I don't believe my issue is a water pump, because I had a water pump fail on both my 330xi (55k) and my old 08' 335xi (60k) and never had anything to do with my throttle issue I am having now. Only when it went in to limp mode is when there was little to no throttle response. But I could be wrong lol I only have 34k on my current 335.

Teufel_Hunden · 06-03-2016, 11:03 AM

Not sure if it's related or not. My WP went out at 43k miles.

Silver99GSX · 06-03-2016, 03:37 PM

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Not sure if it's related or not. My WP went out at 43k miles.

Hopefully it's not. But you never know these days lol I'm going to clean the MAF cause I see that could possibly be a issue, then go from there. I've done a lot of research the last few days and can't seem to find a solid answer.

loesch · 06-03-2016, 04:27 PM

You said it happened when you left work so the engine was cold. That's not going to be the water pump then. The reason power is cut when the pump dies is because the engine is overheating so the car forces you to stop. It's not the Vanos bolts from the recall either because once they shear off, restarting the car won't fix it. It's very strange that you didn't get an engine light from this.

hateface · 06-04-2016, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iM-Sport

Not sure if it's related or not. My WP went out at 43k miles.

Mine went out at 40k.

Silver99GSX · 12-09-2016, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 335iM-Sport

This happened to me last year right before my water pump died. The week prior I had no response at all, no power when I pressed the gas (also manual tranny).

Wanted to let you know (I know it's been a while) you were 100% right on the Water Pump. That was the problem Lol. Never had that kind of issue with my last 3-series, but like I said I could of been wrong lol. Thanks again man!!

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