Wha'ts wrong with my Car...?

///AFRO · 01-26-2008, 03:27 AM

Guys, I don't know what's wrong with my car? I don't know if its "Limp Mode."

My car is completely stock.

Here is the problem:

Off turns or anything along those lines, my car for some reason pauses or like dies for couple of seconds and then picks up speed?

My traction signal goes off, but I don't think it becuase I lose traction?

Is it Limp Mode? What should I do?

Thanx,

///AFRO

LOLrance · 01-26-2008, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ///AFRO

Guys, I don't know what's wrong with my car? I don't know if its "Limp Mode."

My car is completely stock.

Here is the problem:

Off turns or anything along those lines, my car for some reason pauses or like dies for couple of seconds and then picks up speed?

My traction signal goes off, but I don't think it becuase I lose traction?

Is it Limp Mode? What should I do?

Thanx,

///AFRO

If the traction light goes off that obviously means you dont have traction and the car will cut power so you can re-gain traction to start moving again.

stillclaimndp · 01-26-2008, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ///AFRO

Guys, I don't know what's wrong with my car? I don't know if its "Limp Mode."

My car is completely stock.

Here is the problem:

Off turns or anything along those lines, my car for some reason pauses or like dies for couple of seconds and then picks up speed?

My traction signal goes off, but I don't think it becuase I lose traction?

Is it Limp Mode? What should I do?

Thanx,

///AFRO

sounds like you're low on gas =P

2e9x's · 01-26-2008, 10:57 AM

Why do you doubt that the flashing traction signal means that you are losing traction? If it was limp home mode you would see a CEL and the picture of the engine with a diagonal line through it.

Don't go searching for problems.

DrewKo · 01-26-2008, 12:13 PM

Your car is fine....but your driving may need some help...

mr. slim · 01-26-2008, 12:23 PM

jus stop driving like a maniac...lmao
dude prolly its the wet streets man, dont worry the 330i does the same thing.

turbocoins · 01-26-2008, 12:25 PM

The 335's traction control system is aggressive, compared to some on other cars. It will cut power considerably. It doesn't sound like you have anything else going on.

RedGT3 · 01-26-2008, 12:57 PM

Try the same turn with the traction control off.. and see what happen.

e90AW335i · 01-26-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fll335

Try the same turn with the traction control off.. and see what happen.

+1

kptaylor · 01-26-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fll335

Try the same turn with the traction control off.. and see what happen.

And be prepared for a wild ride... If you're not a great driver this will cause your car to entertain you...

bucktown · 01-26-2008, 01:37 PM

better yet, hold the button down for 5 secconds and then try it. do us all a favor......

///AFRO · 01-26-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

If the traction light goes off that obviously means you dont have traction and the car will cut power so you can re-gain traction to start moving again.

How can I get rid of that?

///AFRO · 01-26-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mr. slim

jus stop driving like a maniac...lmao
dude prolly its the wet streets man, dont worry the 330i does the same thing.

Its not only rainy days. It happens alot on dry days?

///AFRO · 01-26-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fll335

Try the same turn with the traction control off.. and see what happen.

No man. I have tried that, I almost hit the side walk and landed in the pole light.

///AFRO · 01-26-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by turbocoins

The 335's traction control system is aggressive, compared to some on other cars. It will cut power considerably. It doesn't sound like you have anything else going on.

BUt I hate that. I hate when the power gets cut off? People that take their 335i's to the track don't get this problem? Doesn't that bother you guys when your on the track?

LOLrance · 01-26-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ///AFRO

BUt I hate that. I hate when the power gets cut off? People that take their 335i's to the track don't get this problem? Doesn't that bother you guys when your on the track?

no because on track i turn traction control off so the car wont cut the power when i start sliding a little bit.

LOLrance · 01-26-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ///AFRO

No man. I have tried that, I almost hit the side walk and landed in the pole light.

And this proves the point of having traction control on. So you wont "almost hit the sidewalk and land in the light pole".

01-26-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fll335

Try the same turn with the traction control off.. and see what happen.

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Originally Posted by ///AFRO

No man. I have tried that, I almost hit the side walk and landed in the pole light.

2e9x's · 01-26-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ///AFRO

BUt I hate that. I hate when the power gets cut off? People that take their 335i's to the track don't get this problem? Doesn't that bother you guys when your on the track?

No...I leave my traction control on at the track and never have a problem. The issue is NOT the traction control, it is the loose nut behind the wheel. My best advice to you is LEAVE IT ON!!!!!

N54YO · 01-26-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DrewKo

Your car is fine....but your driving may need some help...

+1...

///AFRO · 01-26-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by White05X3

No...I leave my traction control on at the track and never have a problem. The issue is NOT the traction control, it is the loose nut behind the wheel. My best advice to you is LEAVE IT ON!!!!!

+ 1237812283479324 agreed. It's not safe.

///AFRO · 01-26-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

no because on track i turn traction control off so the car wont cut the power when i start sliding a little bit.

BUt, dont you think that's a little dangerous, on a track and street? I completey pressed down on DTC and DSC. And I took a heavy turn and lost control of my car, I took a light turn and I like kinda skid and I regained control but its still dangerous. One little mistake your fucked.

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turbocoins Captain 22 Rep 749 Posts Drives: '08 Z06, '07 MKZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warm Climate iTrader: (0)	The 335's traction control system is aggressive, compared to some on other cars. It will cut power considerably. It doesn't sound like you have anything else going on.
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bucktown Private First Class 9 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: edmonton alberta canada iTrader: (0)	better yet, hold the button down for 5 secconds and then try it. do us all a favor......
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