Limp mode with SSTT o_O

danniexi · 07-11-2008, 10:59 AM

all right, i got in my car and before i started anything, the cabin temperature seemed a lot hotter than normal (i drove it before with the AC on and it sits in the garage, no reason to be hot at all).

I started my car normally, then all of a sudden, the half engine code came up in my dash indicating engine malfunction and limited power. my first limp mode. I started freaking out. I pulled out of the garage and onto my driveway. I turned off the car, opened the hood, and double checked the connections (i only run SSTT ONLY). The connections were fine, so I turned the engine on again, and there are no more error codes.

I was driving down to a meet and decided to do some WOT pulls in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gear. The car ran quite fast, but didnt seem to have the muscular thrust as I had felt before (lack of torque?). The speed according to the dash seemed normal, but the tachometer didnt seem to move up the rev band as much as it did before. I pulled the windows down to listen to any problems, and it SEEMED as if the turbos weren't spooling (could barely here the whine). Most likely it's all in my head...

I started the car this morning and no problems whatsoever. The power deliver seems to have improved, I can hear the turbos a little better. Is there any problems with the car or the SSTT? I've read numerous threads and haven't really come upon people with any issues with SSTT unless it was with a air filter, but even then, the issues seem to be remote. Anyone else have any info on the situation or should I stop bitching? Thanks :P

5soko · 07-11-2008, 11:18 AM

could be a host of other things. HPFP and such.

Amir87 · 07-11-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 5soko335i

could be a host of other things. HPFP and such.

+1

Could be a batch of bad gas too.

danniexi · 07-11-2008, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5soko335i

could be a host of other things. HPFP and such.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amir87

+1

Could be a batch of bad gas too.

aghh good point. i do have the long crank syndrome. i cant see how i can get a bad batch of gas though. been using 93 octane only (sunoco). hmm... there's a shell near my work place so i'll fill up there. hopefully i wont run into an issue.

JJM335 · 07-11-2008, 03:35 PM

I have only gotten the "half engine limp mode icon" once and that was at the track. I thought it was due to high oil temp (i saw 280+), but I called the M-Shop to ask if anyone had seen this before. I was told that the above mentioned icon is not for heat (that icon looks like a thermometer) and that it was probably caused by boost pressure spike from quick juants on and off full throttle. Same as you, it cleared after being shut off and restarted.

Does anyone know if this it true...that the half engine icon is for "other" faults besides temp and if the thermometer icon is for engine coolant or engine oil temp...or both?

darkphantom · 07-11-2008, 03:40 PM

AH! Please let us know...AFAIK SSTT is the safest tune out there!

2e9x's · 07-11-2008, 04:06 PM

It is always best to get a readout of any stored codes. Otherwise any possible cause would be nothing more than just speculative.

damnhao · 07-11-2008, 04:11 PM

turbos dont whine they spool.

sillygoat · 07-11-2008, 05:39 PM

ya i actually got the same light a couple times.. they came on and off a couple times.. and now it doesnt come up anymore.

just got my hpfp changed last month.. so i dont know.

5soko · 07-11-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

AH! Please let us know...AFAIK SSTT is the safest tune out there!

BzzzBom · 07-11-2008, 06:13 PM

I had this happen twice with the SSTT in very hot weather while cruising on the freeway with the AC on.

Vudoo4u2 · 07-11-2008, 10:02 PM

SSTT + dual cones driving in 95 degree humid weather and WOT WOT WOT

easy breezy beautiful

zimbim · 07-13-2008, 01:00 AM

Could be a bad fuel pump. I had mine replaced at about 11,000 miles , then one week later that one failed and had to have that replaced too. Since then, no problems. I'd say it's definitely not the Turbo Tuner.

v2bling · 07-13-2008, 03:36 AM

I dont hear my turbos at all.I mean barely anyways I just changed over to sp dual cones. I had the bms filter and that thing was LOUD. You think something is messing up in my car too? I keep getting limp modes here and there, but no check engine lights. You think they updated my car and im not running doomsday maps?

darkphantom · 07-23-2008, 11:28 PM

UPDATE: I just got my first limp mode!! AHHH

running SSTT + Dual Cone Intakes

It was at night just a few WOT runs got the CEL around 130-140.

Any ideas?

07-11-2008, 10:59 AM	#1
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5soko Brigadier General 351 Rep 4,633 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	could be a host of other things. HPFP and such.
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JJM335 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	I have only gotten the "half engine limp mode icon" once and that was at the track. I thought it was due to high oil temp (i saw 280+), but I called the M-Shop to ask if anyone had seen this before. I was told that the above mentioned icon is not for heat (that icon looks like a thermometer) and that it was probably caused by boost pressure spike from quick juants on and off full throttle. Same as you, it cleared after being shut off and restarted. Does anyone know if this it true...that the half engine icon is for "other" faults besides temp and if the thermometer icon is for engine coolant or engine oil temp...or both?
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darkphantom Banned 629 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	AH! Please let us know...AFAIK SSTT is the safest tune out there!
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2e9x's Major 54 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 335i ED 7/07 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A Sunny Place iTrader: (2)	It is always best to get a readout of any stored codes. Otherwise any possible cause would be nothing more than just speculative. __________________ 2010 Evo X - silver with a big, stupid wing on the back 2009 VW CC - Black/Black - with a 2011 328i on order to replace it - ED 8/1/11
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damnhao Enlisted Member 2 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 07 335i Crimson Red Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: beans iTrader: (0)	turbos dont whine they spool.
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07-11-2008, 05:39 PM	#9
sillygoat Captain 63 Rep 804 Posts Drives: 335i tiag Join Date: May 2006 Location: las vegas, nv iTrader: (11)	ya i actually got the same light a couple times.. they came on and off a couple times.. and now it doesnt come up anymore. just got my hpfp changed last month.. so i dont know. __________________
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BzzzBom Major 97 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: 05 R53 MINI / 09 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I had this happen twice with the SSTT in very hot weather while cruising on the freeway with the AC on.
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Vudoo4u2 Night Sh1ft 471 Rep 3,079 Posts Drives: F95 X5MC LCI Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: It's bobsled time iTrader: (3) Garage List 2024 BMW X5M Compet ... [0.00]	SSTT + dual cones driving in 95 degree humid weather and WOT WOT WOT easy breezy beautiful
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zimbim Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Charleston,SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e350 Sport [0.00] 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Could be a bad fuel pump. I had mine replaced at about 11,000 miles , then one week later that one failed and had to have that replaced too. Since then, no problems. I'd say it's definitely not the Turbo Tuner. __________________ e92/Black Sapphire/Coral Red/Aluminium Trim and Pedals/Sport/Luxury/Nav/Keyless/Ipod Adapter/6MT/Sirius/Turbo Tuner
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v2bling First Lieutenant 7 Rep 301 Posts Drives: speed demon Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mansfield,tx iTrader: (0)	I dont hear my turbos at all.I mean barely anyways I just changed over to sp dual cones. I had the bms filter and that thing was LOUD. You think something is messing up in my car too? I keep getting limp modes here and there, but no check engine lights. You think they updated my car and im not running doomsday maps? __________________ 535i - Black Sapphire/Black Dakota/Bamboo/AnthraciteHeadliner/M-Tech Kit/Spoiler/Sports/Premium/Navi/HUD/Comfort/Rear Shades/ParkDistance/Ipod/Sports Auto w/Paddle/Logik7/30% Tint/Clear Bra/KW3/ Radenergie rs10 20"/Defi RedRacer Psi/Smoked front reflectors/ LED interior lights Soon: Rpi Catback, GIAC or EVOtech flash, Dinan Rear Strut, OEM M5 Mirrors
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07-23-2008, 11:28 PM	#15
darkphantom Banned 629 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	UPDATE: I just got my first limp mode!! AHHH running SSTT + Dual Cone Intakes It was at night just a few WOT runs got the CEL around 130-140. Any ideas?
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