turbo failure 320d - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

spax · 03-13-2006, 06:11 PM

any one had anyexperience with turbo not working causing massive lag, but will reset after ignition turned off and back on

Flyingdwarf · 03-13-2006, 06:25 PM

No experience of this as I haven't even picked up my car yet, but would be interested to hear what happens if the dealers tell you anything.

JonMad · 03-13-2006, 07:37 PM

sorry not heard of that. only lag I've had is waiting until it hits 1500rpm

Romulus · 03-13-2006, 08:00 PM

turbo's can't "reset".. if there is a problem with your engine you should take it into the dealership and have them find it.. if the problem comes and goes, and you don't hear very bad noises (loud humming under heavy engine load, which indicates a failing turbo) coming from the engine bay you likely have another problem.

Paul330d · 03-14-2006, 01:31 AM

Are you sure it's the turbo? It may be a problem with the catalyser.

Broken1 · 03-14-2006, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spax

any one had anyexperience with turbo not working causing massive lag, but will reset after ignition turned off and back on

I have read of their being a problem with the activation valve on early production cars (March/April/May). The car would feel powerfull/not powerfull sporadically.

Maybe give your service dept a call - and explain it all to them. They might know.

dvhees0 · 03-18-2006, 05:54 AM

had the same problem with my E90 320d... sometimes powerfull and from time to time not powerfull....
SO I told this to my garage and guess what.... they told me they know the problem with the turbo. They have to change it now (in garantee of course). The problem is with a wire in the turbo wich is fault. As they told me, the computer of the car (engine) is giviing information to the turbo and in this case sometimes it is not understood well by the compressor.
So they will change it next week and the problem should be solved!

krndanic307 · 03-18-2006, 03:06 PM

The 320d Is a turbo diesel?!

paddywac · 03-18-2006, 03:11 PM

yes there are currently 3 diesel e90's to be had 118d, 320d, and 330d, the 330d makes a mockery of the 330i, nearly as quick to 60 mph, cliamed 42 mpg but really 36 mpg but more torque than a 545i, still with limited 155 mph

Hornet · 03-18-2006, 04:12 PM

Year ago, our dealer's demo 320d had a faulty turbo and had to be replaced. I believe there was something wrong with the variable geometry system of the turbo.

No wonder that the engine felt laggy during the test-drive.

dvhees0 · 03-19-2006, 07:09 AM

I contacted my dealer and they know the problem... from the moment I said I had problems with acceleration....
I should be something with the turbo and the connection to the main computer system in the car. They are not communicating well... so next thursday my turbo will be changed (on warranty).. AND I HOPE THE PROBLEM WILL BE SOLVED!

320D
Sport package
Belgium

davinet78 · 09-17-2007, 04:06 AM

they had to change the turbo in my car last week and my car only has 20000kms on it, my god the car sucks

Serjames · 09-17-2007, 04:24 AM

might be woth asking on the UK forums...

more oil burners over there.

SJ

dxb335d · 09-17-2007, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paddywac

yes there are currently 3 diesel e90's to be had 118d, 320d, and 330d, the 330d makes a mockery of the 330i, nearly as quick to 60 mph, cliamed 42 mpg but really 36 mpg but more torque than a 545i, still with limited 155 mph

and what about the 335d

printul77700 · 11-04-2007, 06:17 PM

i also have problem with 118 d 122 hp...no torque till 2700-3000rpm..the turbo comes only at this level instead of 1700rpm...what can be wrong?

it has no pwer between relanti and 2700..what can be wrong?

Buzdugan · 06-09-2008, 06:20 AM

E90 320d, brand new, 1900km, the problem started appearing at 1500-1600km.
after driving about 30km, engine off for about 2-3 hours, when I drove off....omfg?! this ain't bmw!!! it's a clio...no torque, no feeling of getting sucked into the chair...nothing..

I have the same problem. I think it's due to the fuel or due to the turbine, but the fuel wouldn't cause the 'scratching of a tire against sand' noise when I rev the engine.

The problem is random, sometimes when I start the engine it would have torque and great acceleration, and sometimes it's like a Renault...wtf?!

Also the problem doesn't appear after a long drive, massive speed etc....or nor does it appear when the engine is cool or hot.

I'm guessing I'm not the lucky one to have a faulty wire cause of the MECHANICAL noise that I hear when I rev the engine above 2000rpm, and the noise dissapears when it comes to rilanty (800-900smt rpm).

I'm taking the car to the service on friday, hope it will be taken cared of fast.

joe704 · 07-21-2008, 10:46 AM

my car used to boost at around 3000 rpm and reverts back to normal after i swith off and leave for a few mins, i took it to the dealer and had the turbo changed, problem now is that with the previous turbo i had better top end as it was boosting much later, now my car is flat at bout 200km/h as compared to before where it had oomph stil around 230km/h, does any1 know what the problem is

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JonMad First Lieutenant Drives: 320d SE;Mazda MX-5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 235 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 Mazda MX-5 [0.00] 2005 BMW 320d [0.00]	sorry not heard of that. only lag I've had is waiting until it hits 1500rpm

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Romulus Second Lieutenant Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 170 iTrader: (0)	turbo's can't "reset".. if there is a problem with your engine you should take it into the dealership and have them find it.. if the problem comes and goes, and you don't hear very bad noises (loud humming under heavy engine load, which indicates a failing turbo) coming from the engine bay you likely have another problem.

03-18-2006, 05:54 AM	#7
dvhees0 Member Drives: BMW 320D E90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	had the same problem with my E90 320d... sometimes powerfull and from time to time not powerfull.... SO I told this to my garage and guess what.... they told me they know the problem with the turbo. They have to change it now (in garantee of course). The problem is with a wire in the turbo wich is fault. As they told me, the computer of the car (engine) is giviing information to the turbo and in this case sometimes it is not understood well by the compressor. So they will change it next week and the problem should be solved!

03-18-2006, 03:06 PM	#8
krndanic307 Captain Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cali Posts: 601 iTrader: (0)	The 320d Is a turbo diesel?!

03-18-2006, 03:11 PM	#9
paddywac Private First Class Drives: bmw e90 320d m sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 173 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 320d m sport [0.00]	yes there are currently 3 diesel e90's to be had 118d, 320d, and 330d, the 330d makes a mockery of the 330i, nearly as quick to 60 mph, cliamed 42 mpg but really 36 mpg but more torque than a 545i, still with limited 155 mph

03-18-2006, 04:12 PM	#10
Hornet First Lieutenant Drives: E92 320i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 403 iTrader: (0)	Year ago, our dealer's demo 320d had a faulty turbo and had to be replaced. I believe there was something wrong with the variable geometry system of the turbo. No wonder that the engine felt laggy during the test-drive.

03-19-2006, 07:09 AM	#11
dvhees0 Member Drives: BMW 320D E90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	I contacted my dealer and they know the problem... from the moment I said I had problems with acceleration.... I should be something with the turbo and the connection to the main computer system in the car. They are not communicating well... so next thursday my turbo will be changed (on warranty).. AND I HOPE THE PROBLEM WILL BE SOLVED! 320D Sport package Belgium

11-04-2007, 06:17 PM	#15
printul77700 New Member Drives: bmw serie 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: romania Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	no turbo! i also have problem with 118 d 122 hp...no torque till 2700-3000rpm..the turbo comes only at this level instead of 1700rpm...what can be wrong? it has no pwer between relanti and 2700..what can be wrong?

06-09-2008, 06:20 AM	#16
Buzdugan Registered Drives: E90 320d Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Same turbine problem with e90 320d E90 320d, brand new, 1900km, the problem started appearing at 1500-1600km. after driving about 30km, engine off for about 2-3 hours, when I drove off....omfg?! this ain't bmw!!! it's a clio...no torque, no feeling of getting sucked into the chair...nothing.. I have the same problem. I think it's due to the fuel or due to the turbine, but the fuel wouldn't cause the 'scratching of a tire against sand' noise when I rev the engine. The problem is random, sometimes when I start the engine it would have torque and great acceleration, and sometimes it's like a Renault...wtf?! Also the problem doesn't appear after a long drive, massive speed etc....or nor does it appear when the engine is cool or hot. I'm guessing I'm not the lucky one to have a faulty wire cause of the MECHANICAL noise that I hear when I rev the engine above 2000rpm, and the noise dissapears when it comes to rilanty (800-900smt rpm). I'm taking the car to the service on friday, hope it will be taken cared of fast.

07-21-2008, 10:46 AM	#17
joe704 Registered Drives: 320D Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	320d turbo boost problem my car used to boost at around 3000 rpm and reverts back to normal after i swith off and leave for a few mins, i took it to the dealer and had the turbo changed, problem now is that with the previous turbo i had better top end as it was boosting much later, now my car is flat at bout 200km/h as compared to before where it had oomph stil around 230km/h, does any1 know what the problem is