[blisstik]

Hey guys,

I just want to share my story with my E92 335i. Here are the cliff notes:

1. Took car in mid November for misfires and brake squeaks

2. Dealer detected and deleted misfire fault code 29CE, reset adaptations, drove it for 20 miles, replaced all 4 pads and replaced 2 new rotors. Then returned to me.

3. Next day, misfires came back and I video taped it. Took it back to dealer the following week.

4. Dealer replaced 6 spark plugs (p/n: 12-12-0-037-244), 6 injectors (p/n: 13-53-7-585-261), and proceeded to update the DME.

5. After several tries, DME could not be updated so they ordered a new DME. Mind you, mine is an 05/07 build which means it has MSD80. The new one they ordered is in fact MSD81 (p/n: 12-14-7-611-358).

6. While waiting for DME to be shipped from Germany, I sent an e-mail to my SA stating I would like the "waste gate valve conversion" or "waste gate retro fit" applied during programming. I referred them to the link below:
http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B111307g.htm

7. They reprogrammed the DME, including the requested waste gate retro fit and is stated on the invoice

8. I was not able to get a print out of the key fob so I don't know what software version I have. I do know that the TPMS symbol "(_!_)" now says "INACTIVE" at the bottom of it. My 19s don't have TPMS on them at all.

9. Driving from a 328i for two weeks then back to my car felt really fast. I don't think I'm used to it yet but I do know that the throttle response is a lot better than what I had. I think my old DME had 29.2 without the waste gate retrofit.

About the waste gate retro fit:
http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B111307g.htm

What I've read is that MSD80 allows the waste gate retro fit option during the programming and MSD81 has it on by default. When I found out I was getting a new DME, I assumed it would be MSD81. Instead of assuming waste gate retro fit is on by default, I went ahead and requested it anyways and I'm glad they applied it. The car feels a lot better than before.

Feel free to ask any questions. Thanks!

[lawwailok]

soooooooooooooo when r u going to spend a 2 hours trip to Ron =)

[Jonny550]

Yep them injectors is always the problem for the misfire issues.

[Forcefed3]

Originally Posted by Jon335iFL

Yep them injectors is always the problem for the misfire issues.

how long can you go with bad injectors?

[blisstik]

Until it misfires all the time but you won't know which injector unless you have a BT tool.

Originally Posted by gbreeE90

how long can you go with bad injectors?

[MatchesMalone]

I had the same issue. Intermittent, rough idling/vibrations when cold starting. Happened a couple of times over the course of 4-5 days, and would usually (not always) just go away if I stopped and turned off the car, then started it back up.

SA said I had misfiring (didn't see the exact codes) and they replaced the spark plugs and injectors. It's been running fine since then.

I'm wondering if occasionally using a fuel injector cleaner (e.g BG 44K or Chevron Techron) can help prevent this in the future, as injectors are not cheap. The funny thing is that I had actually run a can of BG 44K through about a month before I had my issue, but I bought my car as a CPO a few weeks prior with 45,000 miles so perhaps the damage had already been done.

[**335i**]

Originally Posted by blisstik

I do know that the TPMS symbol "(_!_)" now says "INACTIVE" at the bottom of it. My 19s don't have TPMS on them at all.

i also have non rft tyres now but with TPMS sensors so when my tyre pressure goes to minimum do i get some warnings in a dash? i ask because when my SA replaced my stock wheels to other wheels with non rft tyres one mechanic said "dont your tyre pressure icon on dash wont trouble" he wanted to say that if i have non rft tyres my icon will be always ON, but icon is off....

[blisstik]

I read somewhere on this forum that there's a specific icon to which tire is low if you have the sensors. Since I don't have them, mine just says inactive. I don't know how this looks like or anything.

Originally Posted by **335i**

i also have non rft tyres now but with TPMS sensors so when my tyre pressure goes to minimum do i get some warnings in a dash? i ask because when my SA replaced my stock wheels to other wheels with non rft tyres one mechanic said "dont your tyre pressure icon on dash wont trouble" he wanted to say that if i have non rft tyres my icon will be always ON, but icon is off....

[Jonny550]

Originally Posted by MatchesMalone

I had the same issue. Intermittent, rough idling/vibrations when cold starting. Happened a couple of times over the course of 4-5 days, and would usually (not always) just go away if I stopped and turned off the car, then started it back up.

SA said I had misfiring (didn't see the exact codes) and they replaced the spark plugs and injectors. It's been running fine since then.

I'm wondering if occasionally using a fuel injector cleaner (e.g BG 44K or Chevron Techron) can help prevent this in the future, as injectors are not cheap. The funny thing is that I had actually run a can of BG 44K through about a month before I had my issue, but I bought my car as a CPO a few weeks prior with 45,000 miles so perhaps the damage had already been done.

Same thing here,


To be honest the fuel delivery system in these cars are dull to say the least luckily we have a company that has a good warranty.

[Penn999]

Originally Posted by **335i**

i also have non rft tyres now but with TPMS sensors so when my tyre pressure goes to minimum do i get some warnings in a dash? i ask because when my SA replaced my stock wheels to other wheels with non rft tyres one mechanic said "dont your tyre pressure icon on dash wont trouble" he wanted to say that if i have non rft tyres my icon will be always ON, but icon is off....

Yeah as long as you have the tpms in there ur fine. It will act the same as factory. Only now you have tires that match the performance of your car. RFT SUCK! I will never go back. I will be putting on some DR's or Cup R tires on my stock wheels when its track season....cant wait to see some numbers

[atha]

Originally Posted by Forcefed3

how long can you go with bad injectors?

UNTIL THE ONE OF THE INJECTORS GOES TOTTALLY, THEN INSTEAD OD OF SPREADING THE fuel it just runs in the engine , the har will almost not go and u ll be needing halv a tank for 10 km

[x800pro6]

im having same issue http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=776654&page=2


I belive its definatly the DME! mine started after 15ohm mod!!and the resistor wire snaped. its a problem where the DME overfuels injectors on cold start.