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Zeph · 10-10-2008, 11:26 PM

Just wanted to add myself to the list of limp mode owners! Just under 2100 miles, built in July 2008 and tomorrow (10/11) marks my 2 month ownership anniversary. What a slow pig in limp mode lol!

Anyway, on my way back home the limp never returned, I floored it in 5th from like 90-140 then let off and coasted back down with no problems. I am already thinking fuel pump

since at idle sometimes it is kinda rough. Always starts really fast though...

mithiral67 · 10-10-2008, 11:28 PM

Any mods?

Riss Racing · 10-10-2008, 11:31 PM

Sorry to hear!

Zeph · 10-10-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mithiral67

Any mods?

Of course I don't run any mods! But if I did, I think I would go with a SSTT during the warranty period.

mithiral67 · 10-10-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeph

Of course I don't run any mods! But if I did, I think I would go with a SSTT during the warranty period.

Ha, well thats good that an SSTT couldnt have caused the limp. What was the temp out?

Zeph · 10-10-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mithiral67

Ha, well thats good that an SSTT couldnt have caused the limp. What was the temp out?

It was about 72 degrees, almost 6pm here. I also noticed that I used to average about 19.8 mpg and over the past few days has dropped down around 19.2 (without resetting, so I must be running really low to bring down that old average) so once again I am thinking fuel pump problem from what I read here. Guessing they are still putting V2 pumps into brand new 08's knowing that V3 is out already.

mithiral67 · 10-11-2008, 12:12 AM

High temps can cause limps, but that temp shouldnt be a prob. Guess you can only drive and see if you can recreate the limp.

exidisjon · 10-11-2008, 03:09 AM

1 month ownership and 9k miles. Never had a limp mode yet.. (Knock on wood).
Had SSTT since 1100 miles. Than got JB3 at around 7k miles.. I drive my car like i stole it everyday and never limp yet. Highest oil temp i got was 260 which is pretty low without and oil cooler.

xxx_big · 10-12-2008, 03:38 PM

I've also recently become a memeber of the limp mode. Got my car on January and has about 8,000 miles on it. Not sure if i have oil cooler on my car. Weird thing is that, when my car was in limp mode the temperature was just little over 250. So i am guessing it must be something to do with the censor. Sucks to be a victim, afterall it's such a sweet ride. I am definitely feeling your pain.

Brian-313 · 10-12-2008, 04:32 PM

sry to hear that

software update maayybe ..

Fraggy · 10-12-2008, 05:41 PM

Do all cars have a limp mode or only turbo cars?

exidisjon · 10-12-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Fraggy

Do all cars have a limp mode or only turbo cars?

My boys AMG is supercharged and it has limp mode. So maybe for most performance cars.

10-10-2008, 11:26 PM	#1
Zeph Major 27 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	Limp Mode Official Member Just wanted to add myself to the list of limp mode owners! Just under 2100 miles, built in July 2008 and tomorrow (10/11) marks my 2 month ownership anniversary. What a slow pig in limp mode lol! Anyway, on my way back home the limp never returned, I floored it in 5th from like 90-140 then let off and coasted back down with no problems. I am already thinking fuel pump since at idle sometimes it is kinda rough. Always starts really fast though...
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mithiral67 That guy 117 Rep 5,740 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman GTS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 Porsche Cayman ... [0.00]	Any mods?
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mithiral67 That guy 117 Rep 5,740 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman GTS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 Porsche Cayman ... [0.00]	High temps can cause limps, but that temp shouldnt be a prob. Guess you can only drive and see if you can recreate the limp.
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10-11-2008, 03:09 AM	#8
exidisjon PuffPuffPass 52 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: E92 335xi AW/Saddle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	1 month ownership and 9k miles. Never had a limp mode yet.. (Knock on wood). Had SSTT since 1100 miles. Than got JB3 at around 7k miles.. I drive my car like i stole it everyday and never limp yet. Highest oil temp i got was 260 which is pretty low without and oil cooler. __________________ My right foot weighs more than my left for sure.
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10-12-2008, 03:38 PM	#9
xxx_big Enlisted Member 7 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi coupe Black Sap Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston,MA iTrader: (0)	I've also recently become a memeber of the limp mode. Got my car on January and has about 8,000 miles on it. Not sure if i have oil cooler on my car. Weird thing is that, when my car was in limp mode the temperature was just little over 250. So i am guessing it must be something to do with the censor. Sucks to be a victim, afterall it's such a sweet ride. I am definitely feeling your pain.
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10-12-2008, 04:32 PM	#10
Brian-313 Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver B.C iTrader: (2)	sry to hear that software update maayybe ..
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10-12-2008, 05:41 PM	#11
Fraggy Brigadier General 193 Rep 3,469 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (11)	Do all cars have a limp mode or only turbo cars? __________________ 2016 Alpine White M3 (gone) 2019 Alfa Romeo Guilia (Totaled) 2020 Car-less 😁 (no more) 2020 M340
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