335d went into 'limp mode' this morning

jm335d · 06-26-2013, 12:32 PM

All,

A little background, I purchased at CPO '09 335d in October, since then, no problems whatsoever. This morning while driving to work, about 1/4 mile from my house, I hear the audible tone (similar to when you don't engage your seatbelt) and look down at my dash. I see an engine illustration with a line through it. I also notice the car revs and accelerates VERY SLOWLY. Immediately I knew it was in 'limp mode' so I pulled over and turned the car off. Turned the car back on about a minute later and everything seemed fine, throttle response was back to normal. However, I took it straight to the dealership anyway to get it looked at. Now just waiting to hear back from them.

The guy said it may have something to do with the injectors. The car has 39k miles and is drivin mixed city/highway about 70/30. I know others on here have had this same issue, just wondering what the cause of your problem was and if it was a recurring issue???

Thanks for you feedback!

J

Puerto Rican 335d · 06-26-2013, 12:40 PM

remember FLOOR the SOB from time to time to loosen up any GUNK in the system Im at 31k on 2011 and so far so good!!

GreekboyD · 06-26-2013, 01:24 PM

Happened to me and it was my "swirl flap actuator" which led to my air intake manifold being replaced due to carbon build-up.

Do you have a fault/code reader?

DOMs335D · 06-26-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Puerto Rican 335d

remember FLOOR the SOB from time to time to loosen up any GUNK in the system Im at 31k on 2011 and so far so good!!

Haha ... best Doctor's orders ever! I am at ~69,000km and no problems.. but I do the above maybe a little too frequently!

joe_planet · 06-26-2013, 01:51 PM

Theres a couple threads on the issue. My car got an engine malfunction warning last weekend and was put into limp mode. Code read turbo underboost. It is currently getting a new dpf pipe at 30k miles. Thank the epa for all this nonsense.

Puerto Rican 335d · 06-26-2013, 02:43 PM

joe thank CARB for the regs imposed by EPA

AzureHaze · 06-26-2013, 05:57 PM

Man, now I'm just wondering who here in the diesel forum is going to come out unscathed for at least 100k miles. We're all dropping like flies with this carbon build-up issue!

As for me, over 25k miles so far and no major issues. Always gunnin' the car a few times a day of course. Fingers crossed.

joe_planet · 06-26-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

Man, now I'm just wondering who here in the diesel forum is going to come out unscathed for at least 100k miles. We're all dropping like flies with this carbon build-up issue!

As for me, over 25k miles so far and no major issues. Always gunnin' the car a few times a day of course. Fingers crossed.

100k? lol if you're gonna keep the car that long you better buy the warranty after 50k

Puerto Rican 335d · 06-27-2013, 07:59 AM

Im planning in satying with my car for over 100k but at 50k Im removing that damn DPF!!

joe_planet · 06-27-2013, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Puerto Rican 335d

Im planning in satying with my car for over 100k but at 50k Im removing that damn DPF!!

if I had to come down with a choice to pay a potentially 3k repair bill for a part that would most likely fail again, or remove it completely for much cheaper I would definitely choose the latter option. Thankfully I don't live in any communist states like California or New York lol. <3 Texas baby!!!
Where you getting your delete kit from?

Puerto Rican 335d · 06-27-2013, 08:56 AM

Lenny has DPF delete program but needs a guinea pig I hv a friend whom happens to live close by RENNtech and has a "D" and installed the RENNtech flash and is mesmerized by it and he plans to do the whole SHABANG!! with lenny I will keep everyone posted on this ok!! I live in Puerto Rico but i managed to befriend the guy who those my inspections

so you figure it out LOL

FormerRotor · 06-27-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Puerto Rican 335d

Lenny has DPF delete program but needs a guinea pig I hv a friend whom happens to live close by RENNtech and has a "D" and installed the RENNtech flash and is mesmerized by it and he plans to do the whole SHABANG!! with lenny I will keep everyone posted on this ok!! I live in Puerto Rico but i managed to befriend the guy who those my inspections

so you figure it out LOL

Does he have a DPF replacement pipe he would install while doing this?

Puerto Rican 335d · 06-27-2013, 09:46 AM

no he doesnt he only has the program removal

joe_planet · 06-27-2013, 10:33 AM

You'll need the actual pipe as the dpf will clog up without doing any regens very quickly and totally screw everything up. I guess you could remove it and core it out. My car is currently at the dealer getting the dpf replaced because its clogged up and if there's a big exhaust restriction your turbos will not spool up properly and cause a major power loss, not to mention an ses light.

Hoooper · 06-27-2013, 10:35 AM

MachV (the US dealer for the Evolve tune since VS closed its doors) seem to think they could add it to their flash upon request. I would prefer a solution that is reversible though, like a plug in sensor simulator, so that I could slap the DPF on for smog, sell the car, etc. but certainly removing the DPF now so that it doesnt go bad later seems like the intelligent choice

AzureHaze · 06-27-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by joe_planet

100k? lol if you're gonna keep the car that long you better buy the warranty after 50k

That's what I'm exactly planning to do.

jm335d · 06-28-2013, 12:13 AM

I got my car back today, there was a problem with the throttle actuator. They replaced it and the car seems to be right back to normal! Not sure exactly what caused the problem in the first place.

joe_planet · 06-28-2013, 12:47 AM

Was it a throttle valve? That part failed on my car and needed to be replaced

06-26-2013, 12:32 PM	#1
jm335d New Member 5 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2009 335d Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	335d went into 'limp mode' this morning All, A little background, I purchased at CPO '09 335d in October, since then, no problems whatsoever. This morning while driving to work, about 1/4 mile from my house, I hear the audible tone (similar to when you don't engage your seatbelt) and look down at my dash. I see an engine illustration with a line through it. I also notice the car revs and accelerates VERY SLOWLY. Immediately I knew it was in 'limp mode' so I pulled over and turned the car off. Turned the car back on about a minute later and everything seemed fine, throttle response was back to normal. However, I took it straight to the dealership anyway to get it looked at. Now just waiting to hear back from them. The guy said it may have something to do with the injectors. The car has 39k miles and is drivin mixed city/highway about 70/30. I know others on here have had this same issue, just wondering what the cause of your problem was and if it was a recurring issue??? Thanks for you feedback! J
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Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 236 Rep 3,488 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	remember FLOOR the SOB from time to time to loosen up any GUNK in the system Im at 31k on 2011 and so far so good!! __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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06-26-2013, 01:24 PM	#3
GreekboyD Brigadier General 416 Rep 3,051 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335d Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335d [8.00]	Happened to me and it was my "swirl flap actuator" which led to my air intake manifold being replaced due to carbon build-up. Do you have a fault/code reader?
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06-26-2013, 01:51 PM	#5
joe_planet Captain 45 Rep 800 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	Theres a couple threads on the issue. My car got an engine malfunction warning last weekend and was put into limp mode. Code read turbo underboost. It is currently getting a new dpf pipe at 30k miles. Thank the epa for all this nonsense.
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06-26-2013, 02:43 PM	#6
Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 236 Rep 3,488 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	joe thank CARB for the regs imposed by EPA __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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06-26-2013, 05:57 PM	#7
AzureHaze Lieutenant Colonel 70 Rep 1,766 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Man, now I'm just wondering who here in the diesel forum is going to come out unscathed for at least 100k miles. We're all dropping like flies with this carbon build-up issue! As for me, over 25k miles so far and no major issues. Always gunnin' the car a few times a day of course. Fingers crossed. __________________ JBD @ 100% \| KW ST Coilovers \| M3 rep. front bumper \| 888Concepts AE Upgrade \| GP Thunder 7500k fogs \| Cyba 4" carbon tips \| BSW Stage 1 \| APEX ARC-8 W/ Michelin PSS \| Ziza LED interior \| Weisslicht LED side lenses \| Sprint Booster \| Euro side mirrors \| M-Sport semi-conversion \| Coded \| LOTS of carbon fiber
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06-27-2013, 07:59 AM	#9
Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 236 Rep 3,488 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	Im planning in satying with my car for over 100k but at 50k Im removing that damn DPF!! __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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06-27-2013, 08:56 AM	#11
Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 236 Rep 3,488 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	Lenny has DPF delete program but needs a guinea pig I hv a friend whom happens to live close by RENNtech and has a "D" and installed the RENNtech flash and is mesmerized by it and he plans to do the whole SHABANG!! with lenny I will keep everyone posted on this ok!! I live in Puerto Rico but i managed to befriend the guy who those my inspections so you figure it out LOL __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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06-27-2013, 09:46 AM	#13
Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 236 Rep 3,488 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	no he doesnt he only has the program removal __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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06-27-2013, 10:33 AM	#14
joe_planet Captain 45 Rep 800 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	You'll need the actual pipe as the dpf will clog up without doing any regens very quickly and totally screw everything up. I guess you could remove it and core it out. My car is currently at the dealer getting the dpf replaced because its clogged up and if there's a big exhaust restriction your turbos will not spool up properly and cause a major power loss, not to mention an ses light.
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06-27-2013, 10:35 AM	#15
Hoooper Colonel 213 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: 335D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Petaluma, CA iTrader: (0)	MachV (the US dealer for the Evolve tune since VS closed its doors) seem to think they could add it to their flash upon request. I would prefer a solution that is reversible though, like a plug in sensor simulator, so that I could slap the DPF on for smog, sell the car, etc. but certainly removing the DPF now so that it doesnt go bad later seems like the intelligent choice
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jm335d New Member 5 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2009 335d Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	I got my car back today, there was a problem with the throttle actuator. They replaced it and the car seems to be right back to normal! Not sure exactly what caused the problem in the first place.
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06-28-2013, 12:47 AM	#18
joe_planet Captain 45 Rep 800 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	Was it a throttle valve? That part failed on my car and needed to be replaced
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