Need help quick.

jfarnkopf · 09-19-2009, 09:21 AM

Ok guys, heres my dilemma. About 2 months ago I put my car in the shop for an engine malfunction (limp mode) which was fixed by replacing a faulty O2 sensor. I had the same check engine light again this week and made an appointment to have it looked at. Heres my problem, I recently bought a Bastuck quad exhaust and ar design down pipes that i want to have installed next weekend. Do you guys think that i should have these parts put on knowing that im going to have problems with my HPFP? I just dont want to screw myself by doing these mods and then have the dealership give me shit. although bob datri at circle bmw has been great every time ive been there..

Sniz · 09-19-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jfarnkopf

Ok guys, heres my dilemma. About 2 months ago I put my car in the shop for an engine malfunction (limp mode) which was fixed by replacing a faulty O2 sensor. I had the same check engine light again this week and made an appointment to have it looked at. Heres my problem, I recently bought a Bastuck quad exhaust and ar design down pipes that i want to have installed next weekend. Do you guys think that i should have these parts put on knowing that im going to have problems with my HPFP? I just dont want to screw myself by doing these mods and then have the dealership give me shit. although bob datri at circle bmw has been great every time ive been there..

how do u know you have or will have HPFP problems? Are you just assuming it will happen eventually?

McMuffin · 09-19-2009, 09:44 AM

My "Service Engine Soon" light came on this morning

McMuffin · 09-19-2009, 09:46 AM

^^^ It happened as soon as I turned on the car to warm it up!

Three3OH · 09-19-2009, 10:03 AM

I think you need to deal with one issue at a time. Hold off on the exhaust and downpipes install until the dealer corrects the limp mode issue. What good are these mods when your car doesn't even run. Next, arrange to have your exhaust and downpipes installed. Ask Bob Datri but I don't believe such mods will void the warranty for HPFP issues. THEN, if/when you EVER have HPFP issues take it back to the dealer to have them fix it. Why worry yourself with an issue that may never happen?

McMuffin, it's not polite to thread jack. If you have an issue create your own thread instead of posting useless information in someone else's. What does your "Service Engine Soon" light have to do with this topic? You should be on your way to the dealer also.

john boxter · 09-19-2009, 10:22 AM

and you say your 02 sensor caused you to have a limp mode i didnt that could happen?

Sniz · 09-19-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by john boxter

and you say your 02 sensor caused you to have a limp mode i didnt that could happen?

the 02 sensors are critical point of the engine control. It certainly can cause a limp.

Hell just for kicks why dont you install your 02 sensors backwards when you get your AR downpipes and you'll see 1st hand.

e.n335 · 09-19-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniz

the 02 sensors are critical point of the engine control. It certainly can cause a limp.

Hell just for kicks why dont you install your 02 sensors backwards when you get your AR downpipes and you'll see 1st hand.

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09-19-2009, 09:21 AM	#1
jfarnkopf Private First Class 1 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (1)	Need help quick. Ok guys, heres my dilemma. About 2 months ago I put my car in the shop for an engine malfunction (limp mode) which was fixed by replacing a faulty O2 sensor. I had the same check engine light again this week and made an appointment to have it looked at. Heres my problem, I recently bought a Bastuck quad exhaust and ar design down pipes that i want to have installed next weekend. Do you guys think that i should have these parts put on knowing that im going to have problems with my HPFP? I just dont want to screw myself by doing these mods and then have the dealership give me shit. although bob datri at circle bmw has been great every time ive been there..
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McMuffin Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: A Widebody 92 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Califas iTrader: (5)	My "Service Engine Soon" light came on this morning
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McMuffin Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: A Widebody 92 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Califas iTrader: (5)	^^^ It happened as soon as I turned on the car to warm it up!
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Three3OH Enlisted Member 2 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 2003 Acura NSX [0.00]	I think you need to deal with one issue at a time. Hold off on the exhaust and downpipes install until the dealer corrects the limp mode issue. What good are these mods when your car doesn't even run. Next, arrange to have your exhaust and downpipes installed. Ask Bob Datri but I don't believe such mods will void the warranty for HPFP issues. THEN, if/when you EVER have HPFP issues take it back to the dealer to have them fix it. Why worry yourself with an issue that may never happen? McMuffin, it's not polite to thread jack. If you have an issue create your own thread instead of posting useless information in someone else's. What does your "Service Engine Soon" light have to do with this topic? You should be on your way to the dealer also.
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john boxter Captain 35 Rep 763 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: long Island New York iTrader: (3)	and you say your 02 sensor caused you to have a limp mode i didnt that could happen?
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