Check Engine

fl_cyclist · 09-13-2013, 12:07 PM

Well, started last week a couple of Check Engine warnings that reset. Today it seems to be staying on. After going through 2 335i and multiple fuel pumps and lost a time in service I had hoped that BMW had worked out their issues. But now my Z435is is throwing codes.

Odd thing even though it says it is going into limp mode it doesn't and when I look at the vehicle status in iDrive it shows a green Ok even though I have a yellow engine icon on the dash. Guess I'll drop it off on Monday

Putzo · 09-13-2013, 12:55 PM

Why, oh why, do we love such unreliable vehicles so?

Nothing has gone awry with mine - so far - but there are only ~7,000 km on it right now. <knocking wood with crossed fingers>

Good luck and keep us updated.

InsanePineapple · 09-13-2013, 06:29 PM

Good luck. 2 HPFP replacements and 3 new injectors for me. Hopefully yours will get sorted out soon.

cuddapah · 09-14-2013, 12:19 PM

Good Luck and keep us updated.

fl_cyclist · 09-16-2013, 08:16 AM

As it turned out I stopped at BMW and of course the check engine light went out. Since there was no limp mode and system error other than the yellow engine symbol they thought that maybe the gas cap was not sealing correctly even though the cap was tight. They said if I see similar issues reoccur bring it back and they will check the seal.

So good news for now.

cuddapah · 09-16-2013, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by fl_cyclist

As it turned out I stopped at BMW and of course the check engine light went out. Since there was no limp mode and system error other than the yellow engine symbol they thought that maybe the gas cap was not sealing correctly even though the cap was tight. They said if I see similar issues reoccur bring it back and they will check the seal.

So good news for now.

They didn't hook up your car to their system to check any fault codes ?

Innovative AutoConcepts · 09-16-2013, 09:54 AM

I think I win...I got the whole engine replaced in May. :P

ManiacGT · 09-16-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ituning.technology

I think I win...I got the whole engine replaced in May. :P

Oof I had kittens when they replaced my DCT, I'd be paranoid about whether every bolt was done up right on a full engine replacement!

fl_cyclist · 09-16-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ituning.technology

I think I win...I got the whole engine replaced in May. :P

I had my whole 335i replaced a few years ago. It was in limp mode more than a 85yo w/o viagra. They ended up doing a trade assist. My second 335i had 2 HPFPs replaced. After that I went to a X3 28i no issues without the turbo. I figured I would give it a try now 6 years later.

rking117 · 09-17-2013, 10:02 AM

they will need to check the wiring harness and sensors either somethng is pinched or a sensor is sending the wrong code.

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fl_cyclist At the Beach or On the Road 0 Rep 99 Posts Drives: Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: S. Fl iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 z4 35is [0.00]	Check Engine Well, started last week a couple of Check Engine warnings that reset. Today it seems to be staying on. After going through 2 335i and multiple fuel pumps and lost a time in service I had hoped that BMW had worked out their issues. But now my Z435is is throwing codes. Odd thing even though it says it is going into limp mode it doesn't and when I look at the vehicle status in iDrive it shows a green Ok even though I have a yellow engine icon on the dash. Guess I'll drop it off on Monday
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Putzo Newb 2 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2012 E89 Z4 35is Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is [7.00]	Why, oh why, do we love such unreliable vehicles so? Nothing has gone awry with mine - so far - but there are only ~7,000 km on it right now. <knocking wood with crossed fingers> Good luck and keep us updated. __________________ Putzo Current: 2012 E89 Z4 35is Previous: 2008 E92 335i Coupe, 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT spec.B, 1993 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin-Turbo AWD, 1994 Ford Taurus SHO
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InsanePineapple Shenanigans 79 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: See Signature Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (1)	Good luck. 2 HPFP replacements and 3 new injectors for me. Hopefully yours will get sorted out soon. __________________ [Current] Tesla Model 3 Performance [Retired] Audi R8 V10 6MT, BMW i3 BEV, BMW i3 REx, BMW Z4 sDrive35i DCT, BMW 335i Coupe 6MT
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fl_cyclist At the Beach or On the Road 0 Rep 99 Posts Drives: Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: S. Fl iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 z4 35is [0.00]	As it turned out I stopped at BMW and of course the check engine light went out. Since there was no limp mode and system error other than the yellow engine symbol they thought that maybe the gas cap was not sealing correctly even though the cap was tight. They said if I see similar issues reoccur bring it back and they will check the seal. So good news for now.
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Innovative AutoConcepts First Lieutenant 33 Rep 347 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 E89 Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rockville MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 Z4 E89 SDrive30i [7.84]	I think I win...I got the whole engine replaced in May. :P
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rking117 Lieutenant Colonel 118 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i & 320i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	they will need to check the wiring harness and sensors either somethng is pinched or a sensor is sending the wrong code. __________________ Enjoying an E89 Z4, F30 320i and Fiat Abarth // E85 Z4 (sold), E82 128i (sold), Fiat Pop 500 (sold)
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