Spark plugs? Injectors? or JB4? Need help

Shawn 335xi · 03-29-2013, 04:55 AM

On stock map my car will fully rev no problem, accelerates fast no problem at all. I use 93 octane. I have 46000 miles on the car and when I go to map 1,2, or 5 and smash the gas down, my car mis fires and the engine shakes, and the service engine soon light comes on until it idles for a few minutes and then is normal again, but if I smash the gas again after it idles and fault/problem clears it will repeat the same problem. What do I need to change/ fix?
Thanks in advance.

e90domz · 03-29-2013, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn 335xi

On stock map my car will fully rev no problem, accelerates fast no problem at all. I use 93 octane. I have 46000 miles on the car and when I go to map 1,2, or 5 and smash the gas down, my car mis fires and the engine shakes, and the service engine soon light comes on until it idles for a few minutes and then is normal again, but if I smash the gas again after it idles and fault/problem clears it will repeat the same problem. What do I need to change/ fix?
Thanks in advance.

Deff sounds like JB4.... try removing it and testing it

Pete Schweaty · 03-29-2013, 06:39 AM

A common issue with tunes. The tune places extra strain on the ignition system and the weak points come out. Read the codes and find out which cylinder is misfiring. You can then work on fixing it. Watch this, it explains it all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=FsNK1ySAlSo

gpb · 03-29-2013, 07:05 AM

I believe the 335i spark plug change interval is 45000 miles.

Dealer changed mine out within the 4yr/50k mile maintenance at 45k.

g0at23 · 03-29-2013, 07:37 AM

It's not spark plugs. Known problem, clogged injectors... My car is in the shop for the same exact reason. Eventually... Within a week or two your car will be misfiring, turbo lagging, reduced power and shaking will be 10x worst... it wont be drivable and huge smoke stacks will come out of your exhaust. you will be stranded on the side of the road waiting for BMW roadside assistance. Do yourself a favor and trade your car in for a more reliable car. If not, replace your injectors and wait for your HPFP or water pump to go out. It's not a matter of if... It's a matter of when it will happen...

g0at23 · 03-29-2013, 07:39 AM

BTW my spark plugs were replaced less than 500 miles before this happened to me. 100% not spark plugs. The coils could have done this too. So demand injectors and coils be checked. Good luck on your POS ill need it on mine too.

JYohay · 03-29-2013, 08:35 AM

cant tell anything until you read the codes.
it can be for a number of reasons.
Low Pressure Fuel Sensor
Low Pressure Fuel Pump
High Pressure Fuel Pump
Coils
Spark Plugs
Injectors
just read the codes and it will tell you (hopefully)
saying that i had the same issue you have and had the Low Pressure Fuel Sensor Electrical Error.
got it changed under warranty but i still have the problem.
i have errors but none that have descriptions.
if i WOT i get misfires but if i 75% throttle i can go to about 12 PSI.

cisach · 03-29-2013, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by g0at23

It's not spark plugs. Known problem, clogged injectors... My car is in the shop for the same exact reason. Eventually... Within a week or two your car will be misfiring, turbo lagging, reduced power and shaking will be 10x worst... it wont be drivable and huge smoke stacks will come out of your exhaust. you will be stranded on the side of the road waiting for BMW roadside assistance. Do yourself a favor and trade your car in for a more reliable car. If not, replace your injectors and wait for your HPFP or water pump to go out. It's not a matter of if... It's a matter of when it will happen...

This guy. He so mad.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=821414

Pete Schweaty · 03-29-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cisach

This guy. He so mad.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=821414

And misinformed (although it sounds like he got a lemon). OP, dont listen to this guy . . . your fix could be as easy as a $15 spark plug.

wahooooman · 03-29-2013, 09:34 AM

Had the exact same issue, when passing on the highway, about WOT, violent shaking.(check engine light).
Read codes got, 29cd (cylinder 1 misfire) , and 29e9 (Misfire, low tank fill level). changed spark plugs, nothing changed. Then swapped coils and wherever i moved coil 1 the misfire followed.

i Returned plugs ( my old ones had 15k on them)

Bought coil ($50)+beer($10) changed coil = problem gone. $60 bucks
dealer wanted $200ish

Good luck.

Shawn 335xi · 03-29-2013, 09:39 AM

Thanks for all the replies. Ill check out what my codes are and then update on here. It will be a month before I get back home because I'm deployed right now, but I will get back ASAP on this issue. great video Pete

Thanks again

And goat23, man I'm sorry to hear that, but keep your head up bro. KCCO

03-29-2013, 04:55 AM	#1
Shawn 335xi JB4//KW V3//VMR 19" 701//INJEN DCI Drives: 2008 335xi E90 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: 'Merica Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	Spark plugs? Injectors? or JB4? Need help On stock map my car will fully rev no problem, accelerates fast no problem at all. I use 93 octane. I have 46000 miles on the car and when I go to map 1,2, or 5 and smash the gas down, my car mis fires and the engine shakes, and the service engine soon light comes on until it idles for a few minutes and then is normal again, but if I smash the gas again after it idles and fault/problem clears it will repeat the same problem. What do I need to change/ fix? Thanks in advance.
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03-29-2013, 06:39 AM	#3
Pete Schweaty Lieutenant Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MD Posts: 575 iTrader: (0)	A common issue with tunes. The tune places extra strain on the ignition system and the weak points come out. Read the codes and find out which cylinder is misfiring. You can then work on fixing it. Watch this, it explains it all. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=FsNK1ySAlSo __________________ JB4 / BMS DCI / Alpina Flash / MTEC V3 / Blacklines M3 Front Bumper / HID Fogs / M3 Style Spoiler
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wahooooman Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 335xi, Tiag Join Date: May 2011 Location: NORTH SHORE Ma Posts: 286 iTrader: (3)	Had the exact same issue, when passing on the highway, about WOT, violent shaking.(check engine light). Read codes got, 29cd (cylinder 1 misfire) , and 29e9 (Misfire, low tank fill level). changed spark plugs, nothing changed. Then swapped coils and wherever i moved coil 1 the misfire followed. i Returned plugs ( my old ones had 15k on them) Bought coil ($50)+beer($10) changed coil = problem gone. $60 bucks dealer wanted $200ish Good luck. __________________ 2007 335xi, dci, JB4, debaged, Tints, Front splitters,Mtec V3 angel eyes. M-tech rear, VRSF downpipes. 19' style 95 rims, 18' 260M, 19" matte black Euro tek rims, and lots of E85, 70/30mix with 93
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03-29-2013, 07:05 AM	#4
gpb First Lieutenant Drives: 335i Cabrio Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 393 iTrader: (0)	I believe the 335i spark plug change interval is 45000 miles. Dealer changed mine out within the 4yr/50k mile maintenance at 45k.
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03-29-2013, 07:37 AM	#5
g0at23 Second Lieutenant Drives: 09' 335i coupe M-sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 248 iTrader: (0)	It's not spark plugs. Known problem, clogged injectors... My car is in the shop for the same exact reason. Eventually... Within a week or two your car will be misfiring, turbo lagging, reduced power and shaking will be 10x worst... it wont be drivable and huge smoke stacks will come out of your exhaust. you will be stranded on the side of the road waiting for BMW roadside assistance. Do yourself a favor and trade your car in for a more reliable car. If not, replace your injectors and wait for your HPFP or water pump to go out. It's not a matter of if... It's a matter of when it will happen...
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03-29-2013, 07:39 AM	#6
g0at23 Second Lieutenant Drives: 09' 335i coupe M-sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 248 iTrader: (0)	BTW my spark plugs were replaced less than 500 miles before this happened to me. 100% not spark plugs. The coils could have done this too. So demand injectors and coils be checked. Good luck on your POS ill need it on mine too.
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03-29-2013, 08:35 AM	#7
JYohay Banned Drives: 2011 X5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY Posts: 2,011 iTrader: (3)	cant tell anything until you read the codes. it can be for a number of reasons. Low Pressure Fuel Sensor Low Pressure Fuel Pump High Pressure Fuel Pump Coils Spark Plugs Injectors just read the codes and it will tell you (hopefully) saying that i had the same issue you have and had the Low Pressure Fuel Sensor Electrical Error. got it changed under warranty but i still have the problem. i have errors but none that have descriptions. if i WOT i get misfires but if i 75% throttle i can go to about 12 PSI.
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03-29-2013, 09:39 AM	#11
Shawn 335xi JB4//KW V3//VMR 19" 701//INJEN DCI Drives: 2008 335xi E90 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: 'Merica Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the replies. Ill check out what my codes are and then update on here. It will be a month before I get back home because I'm deployed right now, but I will get back ASAP on this issue. great video Pete Thanks again And goat23, man I'm sorry to hear that, but keep your head up bro. KCCO
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