limp mode

will335iad · 08-12-2009, 10:27 AM

Since I got my 335i a couple of years ago I have had the limp mode coming on when I really push my car hard, it only takes a engine stop and restart to sort it out, and I told the dealer about it and they said they had sorted it out by replacing a leaking hose off one of the turbos, I picked my car up yesterday and tested it straight way and surprise surprise the limp mode came straight on as usual when I stamped the accelerator.
Maybe I am pushing my car too hard - the wife says - but arent performance cars supposed to be pushed? Surely this cannot be normal I know the limp mode is about safeguarding the engine but what do you guys think?
Will

RambleJ · 08-12-2009, 10:54 AM

What are the temps when your pushing your car?
The car should be able to handle WOT's without going into limp mode..

Zeph · 08-12-2009, 10:59 AM

I still get occasional limps, always have even before and after having pumps replaced. Mine usually do it if I am at low RPM's and I floor it (like in 6th on the interstate). I would say I average a limp mode once every 2-3 months.

RambleJ · 08-12-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeph

I still get occasional limps, always have even before and after having pumps replaced. Mine usually do it if I am at low RPM's and I floor it (like in 6th on the interstate). I would say I average a limp mode once every 2-3 months.

Im sorry but that does not sound normal, I am very very heavy with my foot and have never had a random limp, that was not caused by a hpfp failure.

will335iad · 08-12-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RambleJ

What are the temps when your pushing your car?
The car should be able to handle WOT's without going into limp mode..

Temp is normal and everything is running fine but when I put it into sport mode and floor it then I know it will happen if I dont ease off on the accelerator to allow the car to change gear (auto obviously). Shouldnt happen this, can be embarrasing when you have blown a porsche cayenne away at the lights then he goes breezing by you at 150kph. I had a chip fitted and thought that was it so took it out but still happening.
Will

MSPORTWORLD · 08-12-2009, 03:22 PM

It would benefit you a lot to invest in a BT Scan tool or find someone who has one to scan your vehicle for codes. These codes will tell you exactly what your problem is.

AndyN · 09-04-2009, 09:24 AM

Hi,

did you ever get a resolution to this problem?

I'm having the exact same issue. If I'm pushing the car hard, and it's not everytime I push the car hard so I can't reproduce the fault at will.

Just 3 times in the past 3 days, the car goes into limp mode under hard acceleration and a stop/start fixes it.

I have it booked into a dealer next week, someone has previously suggested this may be an injector fault.

Cheers,

Andy.

Ilma · 09-04-2009, 01:43 PM

I'm beginning to suspect that it is another symptom of the fuel pump.

There is another thread on here about misfires and limp modes after a redline shift, and they were resolved once the fuel pump was replaced.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=297677

AndyN · 09-21-2009, 04:31 PM

I had mine checked out last week and in the end they replaced the VANOS solenoid.

Originally told me they'd need to car for 2 days but in reality it was sorted in under a day.

A week later, the fault hasn't come back so I'm happy!

Brandin335 · 04-23-2010, 10:49 AM

I had the exact same issue. I had limp mode show up after hard acceleration! But it was fine after a restart! It happend multiple times so I took it in. They also said it was the VANOS Solinoid and replaced it. It seemed to be fine for several months. Now just the other day I passed a car on the highway and there it is again. I was driving at normal highway speeds (110km/hr) and the temp was 23c. I had only been driving for 20min or so. WTF. But gone again after restart! So ill keep an eye on it I guess. It just Fu%$/ing annoying!
I wonder if it is the same thing again or something new.

gerardm · 04-23-2010, 10:54 AM

yeh vanos most likely... it will progressively get worse till the point where it happens all the time after a strong pull...

also theres i think 2 different sets of vanos (i may be wrong on that) so brandin your other ones may be acting up now

Okbye2 · 04-23-2010, 11:41 AM

What is a Vanos solinoid? where does it go and do?

prich2004 · 04-23-2010, 02:46 PM

Dude, this has happened to me. Limped only during hard acceleration. Same deal.

Limp --> dealer --> replace hose --> limp --> dealer --> replace charge pipe = fixed.

joec500 · 04-23-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gerardm

yeh vanos most likely... it will progressively get worse till the point where it happens all the time after a strong pull...

also theres i think 2 different sets of vanos (i may be wrong on that) so brandin your other ones may be acting up now

yes....an intake and exhaust side VANOS.

335iSSA · 04-25-2010, 08:56 PM

I had the same problem and they replaced the VANOS solenoid and that did the trick.

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will335iad Private First Class 15 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 07 335i Saloon, E39 M5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abu Dhabi iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	limp mode Since I got my 335i a couple of years ago I have had the limp mode coming on when I really push my car hard, it only takes a engine stop and restart to sort it out, and I told the dealer about it and they said they had sorted it out by replacing a leaking hose off one of the turbos, I picked my car up yesterday and tested it straight way and surprise surprise the limp mode came straight on as usual when I stamped the accelerator. Maybe I am pushing my car too hard - the wife says - but arent performance cars supposed to be pushed? Surely this cannot be normal I know the limp mode is about safeguarding the engine but what do you guys think? Will
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Zeph Major 27 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	I still get occasional limps, always have even before and after having pumps replaced. Mine usually do it if I am at low RPM's and I floor it (like in 6th on the interstate). I would say I average a limp mode once every 2-3 months.
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AndyN Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 212 Posts Drives: E92 335i & E93 335i DCT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hayes, Kent iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E93 335i DCT [0.00] 2006 E92 335i [0.00]	Hi, did you ever get a resolution to this problem? I'm having the exact same issue. If I'm pushing the car hard, and it's not everytime I push the car hard so I can't reproduce the fault at will. Just 3 times in the past 3 days, the car goes into limp mode under hard acceleration and a stop/start fixes it. I have it booked into a dealer next week, someone has previously suggested this may be an injector fault. Cheers, Andy.
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Ilma Colonel 184 Rep 2,841 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mississauga iTrader: (0)	I'm beginning to suspect that it is another symptom of the fuel pump. There is another thread on here about misfires and limp modes after a redline shift, and they were resolved once the fuel pump was replaced. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=297677
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AndyN Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 212 Posts Drives: E92 335i & E93 335i DCT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hayes, Kent iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E93 335i DCT [0.00] 2006 E92 335i [0.00]	I had mine checked out last week and in the end they replaced the VANOS solenoid. Originally told me they'd need to car for 2 days but in reality it was sorted in under a day. A week later, the fault hasn't come back so I'm happy!
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Brandin335 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Black Saphire E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	I had the exact same issue. I had limp mode show up after hard acceleration! But it was fine after a restart! It happend multiple times so I took it in. They also said it was the VANOS Solinoid and replaced it. It seemed to be fine for several months. Now just the other day I passed a car on the highway and there it is again. I was driving at normal highway speeds (110km/hr) and the temp was 23c. I had only been driving for 20min or so. WTF. But gone again after restart! So ill keep an eye on it I guess. It just Fu%$/ing annoying! I wonder if it is the same thing again or something new.
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gerardm Captain 29 Rep 703 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rocky Point, NY iTrader: (5)	yeh vanos most likely... it will progressively get worse till the point where it happens all the time after a strong pull... also theres i think 2 different sets of vanos (i may be wrong on that) so brandin your other ones may be acting up now
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Okbye2 Private 5 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 335i Atlantic Blue Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miami, FL. iTrader: (0)	What is a Vanos solinoid? where does it go and do?
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prich2004 Private First Class 2 Rep 124 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [0.00]	Dude, this has happened to me. Limped only during hard acceleration. Same deal. Limp --> dealer --> replace hose --> limp --> dealer --> replace charge pipe = fixed. __________________ *E90 335i \| Metallic Graphite \| AT Step \| Sport \| Premium \| Satellite \| iPod \| Ceramic Tint \| PROcede V4 \| BMS DCI*
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335iSSA Captain 15 Rep 603 Posts Drives: 07' E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Frederick, MD iTrader: (10)	I had the same problem and they replaced the VANOS solenoid and that did the trick.
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