Code P0101-New MAF Dealer Says Carbon Build Up. Need service in DMV!

Jhayd11 · 06-04-2013, 07:35 PM

I just had my MAF replaced after throwing a code P0101. Code is back. Awesome....

335dFan · 06-04-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jhayd11

I just had my MAF replaced after throwing a code. Code is back. Awesome....

Hang in there, Bro.

BMW335D88 · 06-04-2013, 07:53 PM

Jhayd11 hey what you did about the MAF? I have a code P0101

torqueisking · 06-04-2013, 09:55 PM

hang in there indeed! This may be the fault of the bad dealer. I had a similar problem. Brought it in for issue A, they installed some completely unrelated parts and cleared the code. Of course the same code was back when I started the car the next day. Took it to a good dealer and they actually replaced the correct component. No codes over the past two weeks! New dealer was drastically better in every way.

Jhayd11 · 06-05-2013, 08:22 AM

I threw a P0101. They connect to their system and got the internal BMW code with same list. "MAF issue."

The problem I am having is they say they "road tested it" but the code came back in 5 miles and their system says no miles were put on the car.

@BMW335D88: I take the car back today, so I will find out by EOW. Keep you posted.

And I was going to JBD my car this weekend.

Jhayd11 · 06-26-2013, 11:05 AM

Update. BMW dealer said they forgot to "reset the system." cleared the code, again, and said to drive it around for a while.

SES came back on... back to dealer.

Does anyone know what the next step the process would be is P0101 isn't fixed by a new MAF?

TDIwyse · 06-26-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jhayd11

Update. BMW dealer said they forgot to "reset the system." cleared the code, again, and said to drive it around for a while.

SES came back on... back to dealer.

Does anyone know what the next step the process would be is P0101 isn't fixed by a new MAF?

I had a weird MAF issue recently. See post 13 and followup replies.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=14194683

Haven't had any MAF issues since. May or may not be of any help for you...

atam12 · 06-26-2013, 01:25 PM

I was able to clean the MAF with CRC by loosening the clamp and removing the whole top of the air cleaner assembly since I could not get to the bottom torq bolt. I still have that P101 code. I did not clear it from the car. Will do it today and see if it helps.

Jhayd11 · 06-26-2013, 03:10 PM

Yeah, so cleaned the MAF, cleared code. Replaced MAF, cleared code. I did tell the SA to check the filter and such, but I think I'll take a look myself tonight.

Puerto Rican 335d · 06-27-2013, 07:01 AM

I removed the foam filter below the actual paper filter car is running good a better response though than before. PIPERCROSS fell down the drain never got to give us any insight as to their product!!

Jhayd11 · 06-27-2013, 10:29 AM

Axel, can you provide more detail on this?

Also, my turbo's whistle is down an octave... more like a whooo than a phseee.

Puerto Rican 335d · 06-27-2013, 11:20 AM

sorry J, I wrote that thread in Bimmer fest . E C S tuning is selling Pipercross filter and i challenged them to provide dat as a matter of fact I would do the dyno comparos for free if they gave me the pipercross filter

The car sounds like you stated phsssss

335dFan · 06-27-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Puerto Rican 335d

sorry J, I wrote that thread in Bimmer fest . E C S tuning is selling Pipercross filter and i challenged them to provide dat as a matter of fact I would do the dyno comparos for free if they gave me the pipercross filter

The car sounds like you stated phsssss

You younger troops with the good ears! I can't even hear the AC belt squeal, let alone the turbos or air filter mods.

Puerto Rican 335d · 06-27-2013, 12:16 PM

LOL 335d Im 52 and gulf War Part I vet I sometimes confuse it with my BAD Tinnitus!!!

335dFan · 06-27-2013, 12:25 PM

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LOL 335d Im 52 and gulf War Part I vet I sometimes confuse it with my BAD Tinnitus!!!

Nothing to brag about, but I have another 15 on top of that. Too many C-130 flights and Grand Funk Railroad concerts are hard on the ears.

Puerto Rican 335d · 06-27-2013, 12:30 PM

jajaj then you hv Service connected issues just like me!!

Jhayd11 · 06-30-2013, 10:59 AM

Carbon Build Up. $5500....

I could you some alternative suggestion.

Does anyone know if VAC motorsports walnut shell service would do the same job? Might do that and remap at same time if the price is right.

joe_planet · 06-30-2013, 11:35 AM

I thought bmw came up with a cabon cleaning process without removing the head, should cost couple hundred bucks..

335dFan · 06-30-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jhayd11

Carbon Build Up. $5500....

I could you some alternative suggestion.

Does anyone know if VAC motorsports walnut shell service would do the same job? Might do that and remap at same time if the price is right.

Well, that's where I had my suspension work done, and I had heard of their walnut shell blasting, but I wonder if it is for the gassers? Dunno.

Jhayd11 · 06-30-2013, 08:20 PM

Joe, please help me out. What is this service????? Need to guide my search!

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I thought bmw came up with a cabon cleaning process without removing the head, should cost couple hundred bucks..

joe_planet · 06-30-2013, 09:33 PM

Yeah I thought I read that in a thread but can't find it for the life of me. There should be alternative methods to,cleaning out the carbon instead of throwing 5.5k at it... That's just way too much. Bg might have some products that could help

335dFan · 06-30-2013, 09:51 PM

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Yeah I thought I read that in a thread but can't find it for the life of me. There should be alternative methods to,cleaning out the carbon instead of throwing 5.5k at it... That's just way too much. Bg might have some products that could help

I am not knowledgeable about the details, but that sounds way too expensive. I thought it was 1K or under for a walnut shell blasting. Maybe I'll ask VAC tomorrow when I bug them about something else.

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Jhayd11 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2009 335D Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I threw a P0101. They connect to their system and got the internal BMW code with same list. "MAF issue." The problem I am having is they say they "road tested it" but the code came back in 5 miles and their system says no miles were put on the car. @BMW335D88: I take the car back today, so I will find out by EOW. Keep you posted. And I was going to JBD my car this weekend.
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Jhayd11 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2009 335D Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Update. BMW dealer said they forgot to "reset the system." cleared the code, again, and said to drive it around for a while. SES came back on... back to dealer. Does anyone know what the next step the process would be is P0101 isn't fixed by a new MAF?
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atam12 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: belton texas iTrader: (0)	I was able to clean the MAF with CRC by loosening the clamp and removing the whole top of the air cleaner assembly since I could not get to the bottom torq bolt. I still have that P101 code. I did not clear it from the car. Will do it today and see if it helps.
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Jhayd11 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2009 335D Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Yeah, so cleaned the MAF, cleared code. Replaced MAF, cleared code. I did tell the SA to check the filter and such, but I think I'll take a look myself tonight.
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Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 229 Rep 3,489 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	I removed the foam filter below the actual paper filter car is running good a better response though than before. PIPERCROSS fell down the drain never got to give us any insight as to their product!! __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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Jhayd11 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2009 335D Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Axel, can you provide more detail on this? Also, my turbo's whistle is down an octave... more like a whooo than a phseee.
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Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 229 Rep 3,489 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	sorry J, I wrote that thread in Bimmer fest . E C S tuning is selling Pipercross filter and i challenged them to provide dat as a matter of fact I would do the dyno comparos for free if they gave me the pipercross filter The car sounds like you stated phsssss __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 229 Rep 3,489 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	LOL 335d Im 52 and gulf War Part I vet I sometimes confuse it with my BAD Tinnitus!!! __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 229 Rep 3,489 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	jajaj then you hv Service connected issues just like me!! __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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Jhayd11 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2009 335D Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	BMW Service Quote Carbon Build Up. $5500.... I could you some alternative suggestion. Does anyone know if VAC motorsports walnut shell service would do the same job? Might do that and remap at same time if the price is right.
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joe_planet Captain 41 Rep 800 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	Yeah I thought I read that in a thread but can't find it for the life of me. There should be alternative methods to,cleaning out the carbon instead of throwing 5.5k at it... That's just way too much. Bg might have some products that could help
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