BMW intake and engine fault...dealer story

chanceparker · 07-29-2008, 09:42 AM

FYI, I have a 97 335i with the tubular BMS intake set-up. While on a long road trip, i got the "engine malfunction: reduced power" warning message. After shutting the car off and letting it sit for a few minutes, the message no longer appeared and the car ran fine.

Took it to the dealer today to check it out and they are claiming the intake design caused the code due to excessive heat build-up. Personally I don't believe them since I live in Phoenix and the fault actually occurred in Utah at much cooler temps, but wanted to give everyone the heads up.

Bottom line, the dealer claims they can't do anything further unless I put the stock filter set-up back on.

nj335i · 07-29-2008, 09:49 AM

That's funny, because ever since I put in dual cones, I haven't gotten that warning message yet. With the stock intake, I got that warning every so often.

ezatnova · 07-29-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chanceparker

FYI, I have a 97 335i with the tubular BMW intake set-up. While on a long road trip, i got the "engine malfunction: reduced power" warning message. After shutting the car off and letting it sit for a few minutes, the message no longer appeared and the car ran fine.

Took it to the dealer today to check it out and they are claiming the intake design caused the code due to excessive heat build-up. Personally I don't believe them since I live in Phoenix and the fault actually occurred in Utah at much cooler temps, but wanted to give everyone the heads up.

Bottom line, the dealer claims they can't do anything further unless I put the stock filter set-up back on.

What is the "tubular BMW intake setup"? I didn't know the BMW Performanc eintake was out yet. Price, hp?

cn555ic · 07-29-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chanceparker

FYI, I have a 97 335i with the tubular BMW intake set-up. While on a long road trip, i got the "engine malfunction: reduced power" warning message. After shutting the car off and letting it sit for a few minutes, the message no longer appeared and the car ran fine.

Took it to the dealer today to check it out and they are claiming the intake design caused the code due to excessive heat build-up. Personally I don't believe them since I live in Phoenix and the fault actually occurred in Utah at much cooler temps, but wanted to give everyone the heads up.

Bottom line, the dealer claims they can't do anything further unless I put the stock filter set-up back on.

They made 335i in 97, I thought they came out in 2006!!!

BlueLion · 07-29-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ezatnova

What is the "tubular BMW intake setup"? I didn't know the BMW Performanc eintake was out yet. Price, hp?

its standard on the 97 models

Mr. 5 · 07-29-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

They made 335i in 97, I thought they came out in 2006!!!

Me too man.
I'm totaly confused.
Also, the BMW intake setup?

Sniz · 07-29-2008, 03:59 PM

imaznumkay · 07-29-2008, 04:56 PM

u mean the dual cone setup?
it could actually give you some heatsoak if you're in idle for a while, but i dont see how it could affect anything while the car's on the roll.

chanceparker · 07-29-2008, 10:29 PM

Sorry, my bad. I fat-fingered BMS into BMW.

The Burger Motor Sports intake set-up.

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chanceparker First Lieutenant 47 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scottsdale iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [10.00]	BMW intake and engine fault...dealer story FYI, I have a 97 335i with the tubular BMS intake set-up. While on a long road trip, i got the "engine malfunction: reduced power" warning message. After shutting the car off and letting it sit for a few minutes, the message no longer appeared and the car ran fine. Took it to the dealer today to check it out and they are claiming the intake design caused the code due to excessive heat build-up. Personally I don't believe them since I live in Phoenix and the fault actually occurred in Utah at much cooler temps, but wanted to give everyone the heads up. Bottom line, the dealer claims they can't do anything further unless I put the stock filter set-up back on. Last edited by chanceparker; 07-29-2008 at 10:31 PM.. Reason: typo: Meant BMS but typed BMW
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nj335i Modaholic 88 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: with 3 pedals Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Coast iTrader: (7)	That's funny, because ever since I put in dual cones, I haven't gotten that warning message yet. With the stock intake, I got that warning every so often. __________________ Euro Delivery - April 2007
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imaznumkay Major 85 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	u mean the dual cone setup? it could actually give you some heatsoak if you're in idle for a while, but i dont see how it could affect anything while the car's on the roll. __________________ 2007 E90 335i JB 2010 E90 M3 JRB
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chanceparker First Lieutenant 47 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scottsdale iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [10.00]	whoops...tubular BMS intake Sorry, my bad. I fat-fingered BMS into BMW. The Burger Motor Sports intake set-up.
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