Think i blew a turbo today

BlackLemon · 04-28-2008, 01:30 AM

while driving down the highway (120km) the car shook a bit, and the transmission light came on in orange....it drives like a 88 ford tempo...no power at all...barley starts. Had to have it towed to the dealership.....any ideas?

mJ335 · 04-28-2008, 01:36 AM

Limp mode. Do you have any turbo tuners installed?

BlackLemon · 04-28-2008, 01:53 AM

nahh all stock....my 335 is now a 315....whats limp mode?

wj4 · 04-28-2008, 01:57 AM

I can't believe you joined in Sept. 2006 and do not know what limp mode is.

I'm willing to bet it's your fuel pump going out.

BlackLemon · 04-28-2008, 01:58 AM

haha yeah its cause all i seem to do is work....i did hear about a recall on a fuel pump a while back.....is this an easy fix?

wj4 · 04-28-2008, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackLemon

haha yeah its cause all i seem to do is work....i did hear about a recall on a fuel pump a while back.....is this an easy fix?

It's not really an 'easy' fix as they have to take off the intake manifold and such. But it's not difficult since it's such a common issue now and the dealership can get the part in a day or two if they don't have it in stock.....compared to months about a year ago. Your car shouldn't be out of commission for more than 5 business days. This is assuming the high pressure fuel pump is the issue...which sounds like it from your description. Lost of power, threw a light, hard to start.

BlackLemon · 04-28-2008, 02:03 AM

awesome....ill get them to detail it while its there.

aznshrek88 · 04-28-2008, 02:12 AM

E90330iS · 04-28-2008, 02:28 AM

Why "315" if it is really your turbo blowing out?

wj4 · 04-28-2008, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by E90330iS

Why "315" if it is really your turbo blowing out?

He was trying to say that the car felt slower than dirt, like a 315, because he thought one of the turbos was a goner and no longer feels fast.

BlackLemon · 04-28-2008, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by aznshrek88

yeah i really should hey.

npb · 04-28-2008, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackLemon

awesome....ill get them to detail it while its there.

LEDZEP · 04-28-2008, 07:54 AM

I'm not familiar with guys that are called "turbos", but hey whatever floats your boat.

jimf15e · 04-28-2008, 09:04 AM

Nah, it was just some ice cream.

02themax · 04-28-2008, 11:47 AM

Hey Jordan, that sucks bro! I've read up on all this before I bought the car but it's all covered under warranty so whatever. I'm sure you'll be back on the road in a couple days. Did you get your rims yet??

Wayne

M4TW · 04-28-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

I'm not familiar with guys that are called "turbos", but hey whatever floats your boat.

I am afraid Mr. Zep that your post contribution reflects a lack of understanding of basic turbo technology.

The twin turbos ("Twins") that are found in our beloved 335's actually provide blow to us satisfied drivers rather than receive it. The work of providing turbo boost is shared between them. Thus, the Twins are able to provide an amazing blow job in order to allow the operator to experience the performance peaks of a forced induction engine.

Therefore, when the OP writes of blowing a turbo, he means to suggest that he somehow managed to take the Twins beyond their limits. As it turns out, however, the failure was more than likely caused by his faulty fuel pump.

e.n335 · 04-28-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparkplug

... Thus, the Twins are able to provide an amazing blow job in order to allow the operator to experience the performance peaks of a forced induction engine...

BlackLemon · 04-28-2008, 02:33 PM

Nahhh no rims yet...DPE takes forever.

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Originally Posted by 02themax

Hey Jordan, that sucks bro! I've read up on all this before I bought the car but it's all covered under warranty so whatever. I'm sure you'll be back on the road in a couple days. Did you get your rims yet??

Wayne

asdflkijd · 04-28-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wj4

I can't believe you joined in Sept. 2006 and do not know what limp mode is.

I'm willing to bet it's your fuel pump going out.

+1, take it to the stealership!

djrobroe · 04-28-2008, 10:28 PM

for the love of god do not detail it at the dealer.... lol

BoostedBMW · 04-28-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by E90330iS

Why "315" if it is really your turbo blowing out?

You make it sound as if the car is candle powered.

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