2 limp mode within 2 weeks?

Bagelfast · 03-31-2009, 01:29 AM

Hey guys, well this is my second limp mode within 2 weeks, both happening under 20-50% throttle, at around 3-4.5k rpm on the highway.

I never had any probems with my car for the past 2 years, no limps ever.

Been running atune for a while now aswell never had any issues with it over 10k miles.
I have around 14k miles on my car, original HPFP and everything, nothing replaced or broke.

Any idea what this can be given the conditions in which they are happening?

getInline · 03-31-2009, 01:31 AM

do you know what the code is? If not, you should invest in a BT scanner.

Bagelfast · 03-31-2009, 01:35 AM

No i do not, i might just bring it to the dealer soon if it keeps coming up, or get someone to scan my car if they would be so kind to with there bt cable.

Just testing waters if anyone else had these conditons happen to there cars. so i can get a idea.. HPFP?Plugs?Vanos unit?

P.s. shut car off, runs awesome after. during limp, drives smooth and idles smooth. not shaking.

sd390r · 03-31-2009, 01:40 AM

people can guess on here all day lol no ones gonna know for sure unless you scan it

post in local section and find someone with a BT before you take it to the dealer

Bagelfast · 03-31-2009, 10:09 AM

Yup i def. will scan once i find someone, but just wanted to see if this has happened to someone else on the board under the conditions i mentioned for a quick idea what im dealing with...
-40-60mph, 3-5k rpm, 50% throttle or so... limp. try to reproduce but doesnt happen.

David 12 · 03-31-2009, 11:20 AM

I have actually had something similar happen over the last week or so. The car runs great otherwise, and it is not throwing any codes (at least that I can read on my code reader - I don't have the BT Scanner.)

I am going to try a different brand of gas and see if that helps.

03-31-2009, 01:29 AM	#1
Bagelfast Lieutenant Colonel 133 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	2 limp mode within 2 weeks? Hey guys, well this is my second limp mode within 2 weeks, both happening under 20-50% throttle, at around 3-4.5k rpm on the highway. I never had any probems with my car for the past 2 years, no limps ever. Been running atune for a while now aswell never had any issues with it over 10k miles. I have around 14k miles on my car, original HPFP and everything, nothing replaced or broke. Any idea what this can be given the conditions in which they are happening? Last edited by Bagelfast; 03-31-2009 at 10:30 AM..
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getInline Lieutenant 13 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2008 335 Coupe, c32 AMG Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parts Unknown iTrader: (1)	do you know what the code is? If not, you should invest in a BT scanner.
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03-31-2009, 01:35 AM	#3
Bagelfast Lieutenant Colonel 133 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	No i do not, i might just bring it to the dealer soon if it keeps coming up, or get someone to scan my car if they would be so kind to with there bt cable. Just testing waters if anyone else had these conditons happen to there cars. so i can get a idea.. HPFP?Plugs?Vanos unit? P.s. shut car off, runs awesome after. during limp, drives smooth and idles smooth. not shaking.
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sd390r Lieutenant Colonel 64 Rep 1,654 Posts Drives: AW M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [0.00]	people can guess on here all day lol no ones gonna know for sure unless you scan it post in local section and find someone with a BT before you take it to the dealer
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03-31-2009, 10:09 AM	#5
Bagelfast Lieutenant Colonel 133 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Yup i def. will scan once i find someone, but just wanted to see if this has happened to someone else on the board under the conditions i mentioned for a quick idea what im dealing with... -40-60mph, 3-5k rpm, 50% throttle or so... limp. try to reproduce but doesnt happen. Last edited by Bagelfast; 03-31-2009 at 10:34 AM..
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03-31-2009, 11:20 AM	#6
David 12 Major 115 Rep 1,048 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 50i BSM, M Sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Omaha iTrader: (0)	I have actually had something similar happen over the last week or so. The car runs great otherwise, and it is not throwing any codes (at least that I can read on my code reader - I don't have the BT Scanner.) I am going to try a different brand of gas and see if that helps.
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