Just got my 335i and already encountered this problem; Here's a few things you should look at if you encounter limp mode or the code 30FF/30FE 1. Chargepipes for cracks and/or Front mount Intercooler 2. Vacuum Lines 3. Vanos or Boost solenoids. Good luck!
@@goathouseproductions1548 I was going to fix my brothers e90 coupe cause it’s just sitting he said the engine sounds like a lawn mower and the car drives but won’t go past 10 mph. I want to fix it so bad but I have a fear of putting time and money into it and then it’s something else that needs to be fixed
Just a heads up to everyone out there, the car can go into limp mode for many reasons not just what you’re seeing here, even a computer spazzing out or a sensor could cause this so do understand that many things can cause a BMW to go into limp mode. Also another tip, if you don’t have a warranty anymore and need to have issues or repairs done please do proper research on your own and make sure you find a mechanic that KNOWS what they’re doing with these cars because they can be very tricky to diagnose and repair, don’t go to some idiot who is just going to start swapping out parts, you’ll regret it and become broke in the process.
i just got a 07 infinity g35 was goin on the freeway all of a sudden my car berly makes it over 2000 rpm goin berly 20 5 minutes later workin fine any advice ? ik this is kinda old
@@unknowntrap3638 ummm only problem I had with my G that made it loose power while driving was bank 1 knock sensor and crankshaft sensor, car wouldn’t start the day after it lost power while driving. Not sure tho bro could be many thing for you just some to look out for
had the same problem, after so much heat the OEM tubes became brittle and crumpled, i went to home depot and replaced it with plumbing tubes, way more heat resistant now.
I replaced my vanos solenoids, cam sensor, knock sensors, and had my intake walnut blasted...no codes since but dropped a few fixing it. Love my 335i convertible.
So my battery was completely dead on my car and I jumped started it and a check engine reduced power sigh was on the dash, did my battery cause the check engine light and the reduced power??
My car drives good but something that’s been going on is when I really accelerate hard past like half way through the petal to floor it that’s when I get put to limp mode but as soon as I turn it off and back on it works fine. This has happened many times. I’ve been ignoring that for a while but lately it’s got me annoyed what do u think is the problem?
I just replace my coolant top hoses after the return one cracked and sprayed everywhere. Two days later...Boom! Reduced Power, Turbo Waste gate B. I touched the hose where you just touched it and I also replaced the coolant tank and was moving those hoses around. I wonder if I opened a crack? How many miles did you find this at? I'm at 116k. Thanks!
Chasing Aesthetics yes.. ended up being a cracked chargepipe. drove it For a year and sold it (kicking myself in the ass to this day) bought a 740li out the auction and replaced the motor and sold it and now im back to a 335is again lol
Nice video bud! My son's 08 335i is apparently leaking transmission fluid and a warning message just came up and it has gone into this so-called limp mode as well. With never owning a BMW before, I had no idea that it didn't have a dipstick to check engine oil and transmission fluid levels - way to go germans! I am going to have to find someone with a lift in order to check the transmission fluid and most likely have to add some (I'm praying this is all I have to do). Do you know if after returning transmission fluid to an acceptable level will bring it out of limp mode automatically? Oh and just fyi...it looks like you added 'electrical' tape, not duck tape...;)
I ran into this problem recently, did your car make a swooshing sound when decelerating? I haven’t checked all my hoses yet, I’m hoping it’s a simple fix
my 335i has been doing some weird shit lately, just driving the car is normal but anytime I try to do a pull when I shift it'll rev all the way up then cut the power and idk wtf is causing it
Hello.I'm sorry to worry about it. I'm facing such a problem on my car (bmw e46 n42 2004) .car gets into emergency mode in summer, and in winter it's not a case. Please advise.
HELP ! My 335i is definitely not running well. I'm not a car except but I know my car is not fit to drive rn. My engine shakes really bad whenever I turn it on. The Rpm meter goes crazy and after a few mins of being on something on the engine starts smell burnt plz help!
Robert Ace did it throw a code? Could be a number of things, maybe a misfire due to bad coils or something. I would also suggest checking your chargepipe!
I managed to fix my car and the coils are exactly what was wrong. Feels good to have my car back. Thanks for the info about my car I really appreciate it. Love your vids man keep it up!
Can you share what error code that was? What about P0012 (already replaced boost charge pipe, diverter valves AND both vanos solenoids). Could limp mode be caused ever by camshaft position sensor? I'm at the end of my rope. Thanks
Hey man my car went into limo mode tonight and I’ve noticed I get my usual torque but no boost. I usually have a very distinctive feel when the boosts “kick in” but it’s missing that feel. Any idea if my problem is the same as yours? The light came on and then went off but still no turbos. Pls respond if possible
just an fyi, Those intakes are not safe, the back of center can fall off and go down into your turbo. The bms intakes don't have the metal thing in the center. know this from experience.. just a heads up.
so the reason it was going into limp mode is because it kept overheating but neither mechanics i went to could figure out why it was overheating. i spent too much money trying to fix it and ended up just giving the car back to the dealership
What were ur symptoms ? I have an issue w my 1m. When I go hard on gas in higher gear it stuffers. Today racing a rs4 it went to limp mode. I pulled over and restarded it, the Engine light went off and when read it with the odb 2 reader I have no codes. Any ideas what it might be ? Coils?
My symptoms were no boost and the car felt very slow as if the turbos were not functioning at all. It was because of that torn vacuum line. In your case it may be a misfire? or perhaps a boost leak as well
My son's car went into limp mode. It is a manual. The car will shift but won't actually engage. Does anyone have any idea what some of the issues could be? His 2nd BMW and I really am starting to hate that make! Ugh
It read that my mass airflow sensor was the reason why i got the service engine so i cleaned it but still the same so i replaced it but it is still on limp
for sure. Im way more cautious with the E92 then ive ever been with any of my e36's. Plus I gotta make it to Formula drift in style ya know hahaha this car will be a nice project for me.
Second charge pipe in a freaking couple months.both times I punched it and it went limp mode .so just don't punch it from takeoff cause this is ridiculous for a turbo sports car.2011 335i sport package so they say.sucks cause I just got it after a 2500 service.so easy then u can pick up speed.cobb sells an aluminum one they say holds up better.my next purchase.
Wassup bro my 335i gave me a "battery charge low" sign while I had my key in ignition and car on (but engine was off) door open, and phone charging. It happens after I had finished repairing my cup holder and as soon as it turned on i turned car completely off and took it for a drive this happened yesterday and has been driving perfectly fine since with no more warning sign. Was just wondering what to do. People say that driving car charges battery I might agree since car seems to be working "fine" any suggestions thanks !.
Rain Xanity if its saying low battery i would be careful about playing music and using power when the engine is not on, you could easily kill your battery. How old is your battery?
Simply Car Things I'm not exactly sure the care is 2012 I got the car recently should I take car to a shop to get the whole thing tested and diagnosed to make sure things are okay since I have a 90 day lemon law period to return the car if it's a piece of junk before little unexpected things go wrong
Rain Xanity A bad battery isnt a serious issue to stress over. Take it to an auto parts store and have them test the charge to test the battery life! Sometimes i believe the battery is fine it just needs a recharge!
I have a P0012 code on my 2007 335 XI and cleaned the vanos but that didnt fix the problem. It seems not too long after I pull the cover and replaced the plugs that I started having this issue. Do you think a booster leak might cause this code? Thanks Man
P0012 is the OBD-II generic code indicating the engine control module (ECM) has determined that the intake camshaft timing for bank 1 is more retarded than what the ECM has commanded it be.
Hi SCT...i have the same car as u...so recently my car does not start...i pushed start and got my car started and brought it to the German shop near by..."my car runs perfectly fine"...so they told me it was the starter n i argreed to fix it...so they got my car started n running again and now the engine lights is on and the half engine thing is on...they told me i need a turbo boost control valv before i even get a chance to drive my car. Now my car running slower than a civic..I dont think im getting any boost at all..if u read this or anyone..Can u help me to figure this out...What does changing a starter and now needing a turbo boost control valve gotta do together? Or did they jus did a bad job n got something loose?
I don’t think so usually the coolant light would come up, I just got the “engine malfunction, reduce power” Was driving fine in town till I hopped on the freeway & did a pull
My 08 335i seems slow, I just bought it and a p316a code came on , while bringing it home it felt sluggish and won’t go past 150km/h and when it hits that speed it completely drops off losing speed.. is this in limp mode? Thanks in advance for any help
Hey bro looking for some advice my 08 335i won't kick over can be jumped but won't staying running replaced the alternator 2x and IBS system no one knows what the problem is any suggestions
I had the same issue . i changed plugs first . didn help.. I checked each coil pack . an i had 2 that wasnt firing . i changed those . an now im back in. The game
I just had this message happen to my car today. How do I find the actual message code number? I only get the "Engine Malfunction...Reduced Power" message. All other status indicators are OK (i.e., Engine Oil level).
Adam that's probably related to a fuel injectors or high pressure fuel pump. I had this issue for the past two years and my pump finally died. Looking to replace all injectors with index 12 as well
these cars are a love hate relationship my 2007 is at 160k and its a horrible for repairs probably spend about $2,000-3,000 per year on just repairs not even including routine maintenance. However I love the car lol
yeah thats not to say its everyones experience though. currently all my engine gaskets have failed at 160k (n54) even though it was properly maintained. Some people have no problems though lol
Would anyone know if this would cause the p3090 (high pressure fuel pump) code? I literally jist replaced the drivers side motor mount and then started it to see this happen and that code to be thrown. I am hoping it was my fault in pinching or not connecting a vent hose as I took apart the top airbox and moved a few lines on the drivers side. It seems like a longshot but it would really suck going from one issue one day to literally a hpfp going out not even a drive later.
Simply Car Things Thanks for the quick reply. I will be checking this out over the weekend. The car runs great otherwise. When I had to drive back home in limp mode it idled smoothly and powerwise felt like my old 328i no stutter or shaking.
My E46 Automatic 150K 3 series has an "S" next to the gears PRND. Safe mode, but goes away if i wiggle it to the right place/gear, like there's a certain spot that the stick shift have to be and if you ever so slightly move it, it goes to Safe mode and after a while, it goes to Limp mode with COG. Have anyone experienced this before?
well everything was going great with my mhd stage 1+ ,till today now im getting misfires on Cyl 6 (30F1) and Super Knocking on Cyl 5, Afr goes upto 240 plus (normally round 14 on both banks i thought ,looks like im gonna have to go the plugs first ,injectors .no boost leaks getting upto 15psi ,i think the issue is caused a failing plug, or injectors....,best start saving again .......sigh.......
@@kevincastro75 ,faulty coils they were failing at over 2500rpm in sport and M ,but not in D as is changes gear earlier ,i replaced plugs also at same time to rule out plugs issues ,still running fine
Can anyone please tell me of a reputable company that sells the extended vehicle warranty for a 08 335i with 132k miles? I have found out that quite a few have come and gone as scams and have left consumers empty handed.
Great Video! I had the same problem. Took it to Georgian BMW Steelership in Barrie, ON and after spending over $3000 with them and not to mention they had it for over a week, the problem still did not get resolved. Took the vehicle to an expert that basically works from a home based business and got it resolved for $300 bucks! It truly is bad engineering.
Hey all you good people out there :) Here it’s the problem I have. I’ve got 2007 bmw 335 I Lately hi started to drain the battery out somehow, either I have a short somewhere or whatever ...so that been said one morning after obviously was so dead I couldn’t even unlock the door to get in. So I used key and open the door manually,open the hood,get my other car,busted up,get inside,now I’ve got the power,but the key in,I push the start button and red light came on the dash. I’m pushing the button,nothing! And steering wheel is locked also immediately. So how the *uck do I fix this problem from happening again? Is there any tricks to it??? I’ll try to ad a photo so you can see it...thank you all.
Hi, I got this limp mode problem for a while now when I fully accelerate. However it doesnt happen all the time, some time it does, some time is doesn't. Is it normal that the limp mode happens just occasionally when for example the turbos have to be replaced? Or should turbos always fail when they are 'broken' / have to be replaced?
hi, i dont know if you have solved your problem yet, but i have the same issue. im thinking that it is either my fuel injector, coil, or plug. i tried switching the plugs around and my misfires were not following it so i thought it was a bad plug. but the misfires started jumping to a random cylinder after that so now im thinking its buildup in the fuel injectors. what i did was i bought some royal purple fuel treatment and drove the car 30 miles, the next day i ran the car at around 4k rpm for around 30 minutes then drove normally to cool the car down. after that i let the car sit and tried accelerating again. under hard acceleration my car does not go into limp mode anymore and the misfires have not shown up again. so im guessing it was just dirty fuel injectors. we will see if i get a misfire again within the next couple weeks. good luck
Dude I have a 08 335xi it saying Engine Malfunction. I don’t what exactly it is but my car it’s on limp mode right now. 🤷🏻♂️ I do not want to take it to the BMW
Regardless, it looks like it is better than 'German engineering.' What great marketing, I'll take my 'rice burner' any day. I appreciate your hands on skills though and thank you for the vids, but it may not be enough for me to buy one.
Robles Inline 6 it's got about 134k, no wastegate, switched thermostat two months ago, oil changes every 5k miles, reason for so many miles is because it's my daily commuter. It's automatic and I want a manual that's the only reason I'm selling if not I would keep it
hey bro i got a question about limb mode my car goes into limb mode sometimes, it started when the mechanic change the transmission oil it goes into limb mode rarely nd goes away when i turn off the car nd turn it back agian... what do you think is the issue nd I been almost a month with the car thanks.
off course it was a vacuum leak... i've replaced atleast 3 ft of vacuum hoses on my e46. I replaced them with silicone ones from FCP euro, they are holding up great i haven't had a leak in 2 years. BMW doesn't really give a fuck they use plastic impellers on the e46's water pump... that is juse insane so off course they dont care about spending a dollar extra on silicone hoses.
I couldn't agree more! My E46 had dry-rotted and crumbling vacuum lines everywhere when I purchased it; meanwhile the 25 year old JDM 6-bolt in my Talon has all stock lines that still look brand new! Look at the VANOS seals on the E46, cheap rubber instead of Viton so they fail in less than 20k!? BMW's official response to the sub-par quality: "the component requires no further development." Are you freaking kidding me!? I know the pennies add up when you mass-produce a vehicle, but BMW saddens me with how they knowingly cut corners at the expense of reliability/longevity on simple, basic parts. I'm so glad there are so many shops and owners willing to produce new parts that fix these problems because, as you said, BMW doesn't seem to care in the least.
v2mmxst10 couldnt agree more. As a fellow BMW enthusiast in pains me to say that BMW does this so commonly, but how can someone not speak up about it? My car retailed for nearly $56k brand new! And they cut corners with basic components such as a vacuum hose! Absolutely ridiculous
I got two problems with my car the major one is when I turn my steering I hear weird noise. The second one is the car engine is starting to make funny noises too!
Just got my 335i and already encountered this problem;
Here's a few things you should look at if you encounter limp mode or the code 30FF/30FE
1. Chargepipes for cracks and/or Front mount Intercooler
2. Vacuum Lines
3. Vanos or Boost solenoids.
Good luck!
rafael gabaldon great points i forgot to mention! Thumbs up from me!
Simply Car Things any suggestions for the n55 should I look at the same vacuum lines?
@@SimplyCarThings what if cars in limp mode but no codes ?? 320d 2007😅. I dont know if a boost leak would or does show on a plug in diagnostic machine
@@CapoKhan bruh same 07 335i tho
@@_slow_4.6l_did you ever figure out the problem I just got mine yesterday and already have this problem
If your looking to pick up some stress I recommend a bmw! Awesome car
More like a migrane just short of an aneurysm..
Fucking hate my car dude
@@andricksgarage8745 same bro we got the same car shits so fucking annoying
Most relevant comment dude, biggest waste of time is trying to fix a Bimmer
@@goathouseproductions1548 I was going to fix my brothers e90 coupe cause it’s just sitting he said the engine sounds like a lawn mower and the car drives but won’t go past 10 mph. I want to fix it so bad but I have a fear of putting time and money into it and then it’s something else that needs to be fixed
Just a heads up to everyone out there, the car can go into limp mode for many reasons not just what you’re seeing here, even a computer spazzing out or a sensor could cause this so do understand that many things can cause a BMW to go into limp mode. Also another tip, if you don’t have a warranty anymore and need to have issues or repairs done please do proper research on your own and make sure you find a mechanic that KNOWS what they’re doing with these cars because they can be very tricky to diagnose and repair, don’t go to some idiot who is just going to start swapping out parts, you’ll regret it and become broke in the process.
i just got a 07 infinity g35 was goin on the freeway all of a sudden my car berly makes it over 2000 rpm goin berly 20 5 minutes later workin fine any advice ? ik this is kinda old
@@unknowntrap3638 ummm only problem I had with my G that made it loose power while driving was bank 1 knock sensor and crankshaft sensor, car wouldn’t start the day after it lost power while driving. Not sure tho bro could be many thing for you just some to look out for
had the same problem, after so much heat the OEM tubes became brittle and crumpled, i went to home depot and replaced it with plumbing tubes, way more heat resistant now.
But did limp mode code came off
great timing my friends 335 just had this issue
I have a 2004 530i and I'm going through that issue right now
did you ever get it fixed? I have the same year make and model
Always a small issue that creates a huge problem .. great vid. Thanks
Yep! Very common with age - and yes to the code reader 😀
Time to replace all of the vacuum hoses!
BMW Fanatic seen some of your videos you make some great ones as well. what code reader do you recommend?
NMEofdaST8 Bavarian Technic of course - it's a specific BMW scan tool that can read everything that the dealer can
BMW Fanatic Yep time to do so! And also time to pick up the Bav Tech 😂
Simply Car Things thanks guys
how fast was it to get off of limp mode with the fix?
I replaced my vanos solenoids, cam sensor, knock sensors, and had my intake walnut blasted...no codes since but dropped a few fixing it. Love my 335i convertible.
I love the wheels, tires combo on your car
So my battery was completely dead on my car and I jumped started it and a check engine reduced power sigh was on the dash, did my battery cause the check engine light and the reduced power??
I have this problem too.
My car drives good but something that’s been going on is when I really accelerate hard past like half way through the petal to floor it that’s when I get put to limp mode but as soon as I turn it off and back on it works fine. This has happened many times. I’ve been ignoring that for a while but lately it’s got me annoyed what do u think is the problem?
I just replace my coolant top hoses after the return one cracked and sprayed everywhere. Two days later...Boom! Reduced Power, Turbo Waste gate B. I touched the hose where you just touched it and I also replaced the coolant tank and was moving those hoses around. I wonder if I opened a crack? How many miles did you find this at? I'm at 116k. Thanks!
2:46 best part
I just bought a 335is from another state. It has limp mode, im hoping its just a chargepipe lol, feels slower than a prius
Did u fix it ?
Chasing Aesthetics yes.. ended up being a cracked chargepipe. drove it For a year and sold it (kicking myself in the ass to this day) bought a 740li out the auction and replaced the motor and sold it and now im back to a 335is again lol
2kGawd chargepipe was cracked
boomy818 how did u notice it was the chargepipe ? Was the car going limp when u turned on car ? Or did it go into limp after high rpms
Nice video bud! My son's 08 335i is apparently leaking transmission fluid and a warning message just came up and it has gone into this so-called limp mode as well. With never owning a BMW before, I had no idea that it didn't have a dipstick to check engine oil and transmission fluid levels - way to go germans! I am going to have to find someone with a lift in order to check the transmission fluid and most likely have to add some (I'm praying this is all I have to do). Do you know if after returning transmission fluid to an acceptable level will bring it out of limp mode automatically?
Oh and just fyi...it looks like you added 'electrical' tape, not duck tape...;)
Did it work for you
@@delvirodriguez1330 sorry don't remember what I ended up doing with it 4 years ago. We have long since sold that car.
@@MrKereks ok okay tbh i like the car men but im getting unpleased w the car men when 1 headache comes 20 others do 2
@@delvirodriguez1330 I loved driving it but it was too much maintenance.
Is this issue also called safety mode?
Good info man. I have the same car I'll keep an eye in that. I'll subscribe. Keep them coming and tell me what kinda intakes you have, I need some.
I ran into this problem recently, did your car make a swooshing sound when decelerating? I haven’t checked all my hoses yet, I’m hoping it’s a simple fix
Mine started doing that yesterday and help?
my 335i has been doing some weird shit lately, just driving the car is normal but anytime I try to do a pull when I shift it'll rev all the way up then cut the power and idk wtf is causing it
I hope ur injury didn't cause any damage to ur body
Hello.I'm sorry to worry about it. I'm facing such a problem on my car (bmw e46 n42 2004) .car gets into emergency mode in summer, and in winter it's not a case. Please advise.
HELP ! My 335i is definitely not running well. I'm not a car except but I know my car is not fit to drive rn. My engine shakes really bad whenever I turn it on. The Rpm meter goes crazy and after a few mins of being on something on the engine starts smell burnt plz help!
Robert Ace did it throw a code? Could be a number of things, maybe a misfire due to bad coils or something. I would also suggest checking your chargepipe!
Simply Car Things So it did give me codes to where there were cylinder misfires occurring, sensor heated circuit. Would this be an expensive fix?
Robert Ace most likely its bad spark plugs or coil packs. Thats a very inexpensive fix
I managed to fix my car and the coils are exactly what was wrong. Feels good to have my car back. Thanks for the info about my car I really appreciate it. Love your vids man keep it up!
Robert Ace Great to hear man! Thank you as well, im glad you got your car up and running godo :)
Did you buy these car used, how much would this car cost to buy? Thanks I enjoy watching these vids
Revolade no prob! I bought mine used $10k
Can you share what error code that was? What about P0012 (already replaced boost charge pipe, diverter valves AND both vanos solenoids). Could limp mode be caused ever by camshaft position sensor? I'm at the end of my rope. Thanks
Ever fix it I have same code
Where’s that tool set from?
N54...so many problems. Sorry to hear, man.
Hey man my car went into limo mode tonight and I’ve noticed I get my usual torque but no boost. I usually have a very distinctive feel when the boosts “kick in” but it’s missing that feel. Any idea if my problem is the same as yours? The light came on and then went off but still no turbos. Pls respond if possible
I have the same problem its not starting ,rev count running up and down when i put my key on.Its also misfiring
same prob as me it seems. any idea yet?
Did you guys find any solutions? I’m trying to buy a 325i in limp mode. I’m hoping I can fix the problem.
I’m looking into buying a 2007 335i with 92k, what specific problems would you recommend looking out for when I go to look at it/test drive?
just an fyi, Those intakes are not safe, the back of center can fall off and go down into your turbo. The bms intakes don't have the metal thing in the center. know this from experience.. just a heads up.
Did you get a check engine light or engine reduce light?
I’m glad to find out that this is a normal thing that has a name😂 this happened to me on the highway but I’m having someone fix it
If u dont mind how much was it?? That happened to me today
so the reason it was going into limp mode is because it kept overheating but neither mechanics i went to could figure out why it was overheating. i spent too much money trying to fix it and ended up just giving the car back to the dealership
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What would you recommend for the 325i. If it goes into limp mode. It shoots me a bunch of codes
Love the videos. I just purchased 2013 335i and will keep this in mind. LOL. Is Viagra an easier solution to this problem?
What were ur symptoms ? I have an issue w my 1m. When I go hard on gas in higher gear it stuffers. Today racing a rs4 it went to limp mode. I pulled over and restarded it, the Engine light went off and when read it with the odb 2 reader I have no codes. Any ideas what it might be ? Coils?
My symptoms were no boost and the car felt very slow as if the turbos were not functioning at all. It was because of that torn vacuum line. In your case it may be a misfire? or perhaps a boost leak as well
Simply Car Things it was coils and plugs
i had a similar problem with my 328i bmw but mine was the eccentric shaft sensor
stilltippin214 yea ive heard of those going bad ! Thankfully the 335's dont have them
My son's car went into limp mode. It is a manual. The car will shift but won't actually engage. Does anyone have any idea what some of the issues could be? His 2nd BMW and I really am starting to hate that make! Ugh
It read that my mass airflow sensor was the reason why i got the service engine so i cleaned it but still the same so i replaced it but it is still on limp
i just got my 335i last week and im driving it to LA from SAC and man i hope i dont encounter anything
Derrick James Jr. you'll be fine, i wouldn't worry. Just check your oil and coolant level before you head off!
for sure. Im way more cautious with the E92 then ive ever been with any of my e36's. Plus I gotta make it to Formula drift in style ya know hahaha this car will be a nice project for me.
Derrick James Jr. yes it will! Good luck with your ride man!
Second charge pipe in a freaking couple months.both times I punched it and it went limp mode .so just don't punch it from takeoff cause this is ridiculous for a turbo sports car.2011 335i sport package so they say.sucks cause I just got it after a 2500 service.so easy then u can pick up speed.cobb sells an aluminum one they say holds up better.my next purchase.
Wassup bro my 335i gave me a "battery charge low" sign while I had my key in ignition and car on (but engine was off) door open, and phone charging. It happens after I had finished repairing my cup holder and as soon as it turned on i turned car completely off and took it for a drive this happened yesterday and has been driving perfectly fine since with no more warning sign. Was just wondering what to do. People say that driving car charges battery I might agree since car seems to be working "fine" any suggestions thanks !.
Rain Xanity if its saying low battery i would be careful about playing music and using power when the engine is not on, you could easily kill your battery. How old is your battery?
Simply Car Things I'm not exactly sure the care is 2012 I got the car recently should I take car to a shop to get the whole thing tested and diagnosed to make sure things are okay since I have a 90 day lemon law period to return the car if it's a piece of junk before little unexpected things go wrong
Rain Xanity A bad battery isnt a serious issue to stress over. Take it to an auto parts store and have them test the charge to test the battery life! Sometimes i believe the battery is fine it just needs a recharge!
Simply Car Things then you'll need to get the car programmed to recognize the new battery.
Change battery in fob!
I have a P0012 code on my 2007 335 XI and cleaned the vanos but that didnt fix the problem. It seems not too long after I pull the cover and replaced the plugs that I started having this issue. Do you think a booster leak might cause this code? Thanks Man
Thomas Briscoe check the code and see what it says
P0012 is the OBD-II generic code indicating the engine control module (ECM) has determined that the intake camshaft timing for bank 1 is more retarded than what the ECM has commanded it be.
nice fix. wish you did e66 too cos am likely heading there after current bmw
Guda Lawrence thanks man!
Hi SCT...i have the same car as u...so recently my car does not start...i pushed start and got my car started and brought it to the German shop near by..."my car runs perfectly fine"...so they told me it was the starter n i argreed to fix it...so they got my car started n running again and now the engine lights is on and the half engine thing is on...they told me i need a turbo boost control valv before i even get a chance to drive my car. Now my car running slower than a civic..I dont think im getting any boost at all..if u read this or anyone..Can u help me to figure this out...What does changing a starter and now needing a turbo boost control valve gotta do together? Or did they jus did a bad job n got something loose?
Did it come out of limp mode by itself after you fixed it
Mine 2007 335i has been in limp mode throwing two P0014 one I take and exhaust and two P0015 with both intake and exhaust any ideas?
troy davis yea! Either clean or Replace your vanos solenoids! Its pretty easy to diy !
Would having low coolant cause this problem
I don’t think so usually the coolant light would come up, I just got the “engine malfunction, reduce power” Was driving fine in town till I hopped on the freeway & did a pull
Did the duck tape turn off limp mode?
My 08 335i seems slow, I just bought it and a p316a code came on , while bringing it home it felt sluggish and won’t go past 150km/h and when it hits that speed it completely drops off losing speed.. is this in limp mode?
Thanks in advance for any help
I’m tired of bmws, I think I’m switching to Asian
Nissans on jb4 do the same thing :(
My ‘18 civic si just had this problem so
Hey bro looking for some advice my 08 335i won't kick over can be jumped but won't staying running replaced the alternator 2x and IBS system no one knows what the problem is any suggestions
Same but I’m thinking it’s the b positive cable did you ever get it fixed? I’m experiencing this right now
@@GoEatSum BMW replaced the whole line from back to front still same issue
my CEL just came on and like it vibrates when i accelrate what can it be
Cylinder misfire. Change your plugs and coils
something i can do my self??
Drift&Lift Drift&Lift yes, if you have a torque wrench
Same here, the car sometimes vibrates on acceleration and on iddle at startup - no errors though
Should I change all 6 plugs and coils?
I had the same issue . i changed plugs first . didn help.. I checked each coil pack . an i had 2 that wasnt firing . i changed those . an now im back in. The game
I just had this message happen to my car today. How do I find the actual message code number? I only get the "Engine Malfunction...Reduced Power" message. All other status indicators are OK (i.e., Engine Oil level).
I had this problem if you have a stock charge pipe check that first I bought a built one and it was that
did you go into limp mode after accelerating?
at the time my car was in limp mode even on idle and light accel
Adam that's probably related to a fuel injectors or high pressure fuel pump. I had this issue for the past two years and my pump finally died. Looking to replace all injectors with index 12 as well
i had same problem found you're video now im good thanks for taking time to make video
Mike McGuire what was your problem?
Can this happen to a 32i?
Thank you for the helpful info. And hmmm...that music is killing me.
6 seconds of content mixed into 6 minutes with poorly mixed music overriding muffled sound.
Would you recommend buying this car?
Michael 23 Yes
Simply Car Things I'm looking at ones with 50
To 90k miles? 10grand to 17grand it's just gonna be my Daily driver. I want a convertible and manual
Michael 23 yea definitely! As long as it has been well maintained and you buy from a good owner, it should be a great car !
I had gotten limp mode on my 325i. It was due to low transmission fluid leak.
Francisco Alcoba Limp mode regards anything engine or transmission related
what do u guys think of the bmw 435i?
also is it an n55?
James Maybe a N55. 2011 they changed from N54 to N55
Where can I get silicone hoses for my 2007 335i?
ECS Tuning or FCP Euro should have them
Please help no gears on dash
these cars are a love hate relationship my 2007 is at 160k and its a horrible for repairs probably spend about $2,000-3,000 per year on just repairs not even including routine maintenance. However I love the car lol
Nick Gross yikes thats a lot!
yeah thats not to say its everyones experience though. currently all my engine gaskets have failed at 160k (n54) even though it was properly maintained. Some people have no problems though lol
Nick Gross yea i feel ya, my valve cover gasket went out recently and had to get that replaced. Crossing my fingers the others are holding up well
Would anyone know if this would cause the p3090 (high pressure fuel pump) code? I literally jist replaced the drivers side motor mount and then started it to see this happen and that code to be thrown. I am hoping it was my fault in pinching or not connecting a vent hose as I took apart the top airbox and moved a few lines on the drivers side. It seems like a longshot but it would really suck going from one issue one day to literally a hpfp going out not even a drive later.
I highly doubt it's a hpfp issue. Most likely limp mode occurs when there is a boost leak somewhere
Simply Car Things Thanks for the quick reply. I will be checking this out over the weekend. The car runs great otherwise. When I had to drive back home in limp mode it idled smoothly and powerwise felt like my old 328i no stutter or shaking.
No problem man! Yea i would pull the codes that way u can pinpoint the issue. But it sounds like a boost leak based off of what youre saying
How do reset it!
By chance Is this for the p1633 code "keep alive power voltage too low" ?
My E46 Automatic 150K 3 series has an "S" next to the gears PRND. Safe mode, but goes away if i wiggle it to the right place/gear, like there's a certain spot that the stick shift have to be and if you ever so slightly move it, it goes to Safe mode and after a while, it goes to Limp mode with COG. Have anyone experienced this before?
Sport mode cretin, not safe mode!
well everything was going great with my mhd stage 1+ ,till today now im getting misfires on Cyl 6 (30F1) and Super Knocking on Cyl 5, Afr goes upto 240 plus (normally round 14 on both banks i thought ,looks like im gonna have to go the plugs first ,injectors .no boost leaks getting upto 15psi ,i think the issue is caused a failing plug, or injectors....,best start saving again .......sigh.......
What happend did you find a fix
@@kevincastro75 ,faulty coils they were failing at over 2500rpm in sport and M ,but not in D as is changes gear earlier ,i replaced plugs also at same time to rule out plugs issues ,still running fine
Yoo i want ur rims
Whered u get them
Link?
Love all your videos! Keep it up! lol I'm commenting to you back on Instagram while typing this
Tomas Morgan thanks bro! And sweet! haha
30ff code? Should've mentioned your codes.
Can anyone please tell me of a reputable company that sells the extended vehicle warranty for a 08 335i with 132k miles? I have found out that quite a few have come and gone as scams and have left consumers empty handed.
Great Video! I had the same problem. Took it to Georgian BMW Steelership in Barrie, ON and after spending over $3000 with them and not to mention they had it for over a week, the problem still did not get resolved. Took the vehicle to an expert that basically works from a home based business and got it resolved for $300 bucks! It truly is bad engineering.
It really is! Very frustrating at times! Im glad you got your issue resolved though!
So what was the problem
bought a bmw 335i and keeps going into limp mode hmmm hope its as simple as that. is the dealer who sold me responsible?
Hey all you good people out there :)
Here it’s the problem I have.
I’ve got 2007 bmw 335 I
Lately hi started to drain the battery out somehow, either I have a short somewhere or whatever ...so that been said one morning after obviously was so dead I couldn’t even unlock the door to get in. So I used key and open the door manually,open the hood,get my other car,busted up,get inside,now I’ve got the power,but the key in,I push the start button and red light came on the dash. I’m pushing the button,nothing! And steering wheel is locked also immediately. So how the *uck do I fix this problem from happening again? Is there any tricks to it??? I’ll try to ad a photo so you can see it...thank you all.
Hi, I got this limp mode problem for a while now when I fully accelerate. However it doesnt happen all the time, some time it does, some time is doesn't. Is it normal that the limp mode happens just occasionally when for example the turbos have to be replaced?
Or should turbos always fail when they are 'broken' / have to be replaced?
hi, i dont know if you have solved your problem yet, but i have the same issue. im thinking that it is either my fuel injector, coil, or plug. i tried switching the plugs around and my misfires were not following it so i thought it was a bad plug. but the misfires started jumping to a random cylinder after that so now im thinking its buildup in the fuel injectors. what i did was i bought some royal purple fuel treatment and drove the car 30 miles, the next day i ran the car at around 4k rpm for around 30 minutes then drove normally to cool the car down. after that i let the car sit and tried accelerating again. under hard acceleration my car does not go into limp mode anymore and the misfires have not shown up again. so im guessing it was just dirty fuel injectors. we will see if i get a misfire again within the next couple weeks. good luck
R Visser in order for anyone online to give help, we need to know which code the car is throwing when it goes into limp mode.
I just got me a BMW 335i it's got no spark
Hy I have n55 bmw e90 with code cc I'd 207
Dude I have a 08 335xi it saying Engine Malfunction. I don’t what exactly it is but my car it’s on limp mode right now. 🤷🏻♂️ I do not want to take it to the BMW
Check for a boost leak. That's normally the most common thing but it could be a number of issues
Subtitle just called limp mode a "lit mode" . My car runs lit too
OH MY GOD. "Im back REBOOT" - Travis Scott "ITS LIT" sicko mode
Did you have a service engine soon light ?
nope, which made it even harder to pinpoint the issue
Cut out that annoying as hell music.
Lol falling screws and bolts were do the go in my bmw
Where u located
There are n + 1 code readers out there - which do you recommend for BMWs: 'Stand alone', Android, iOS, computer...?
your tape job is what i call german engineering at its finest
George Gold 😂 its temporary!
Regardless, it looks like it is better than 'German engineering.' What great marketing, I'll take my 'rice burner' any day. I appreciate your hands on skills though and thank you for the vids, but it may not be enough for me to buy one.
325I 2002 bmw
Good content man
thanks man
You have to kidding with the music...... WTF dude
Amber Jack I came to find solutions not to hear a chipmunk get humped.
Anyone here from Bay Area, ca. looking to buy 09 335i n54 e92 black on black?
Mr InnSayn how much n mileage
Robles Inline 6 it's got about 134k, no wastegate, switched thermostat two months ago, oil changes every 5k miles, reason for so many miles is because it's my daily commuter. It's automatic and I want a manual that's the only reason I'm selling if not I would keep it
hey bro i got a question about limb mode my car goes into limb mode sometimes, it started when the mechanic change the transmission oil it goes into limb mode rarely nd goes away when i turn off the car nd turn it back agian... what do you think is the issue nd I been almost a month with the car thanks.
Mike my car was the intake solenoid and i got a new one aftermarket from ebay $37. Its been a year and still working perfect :)
off course it was a vacuum leak... i've replaced atleast 3 ft of vacuum hoses on my e46. I replaced them with silicone ones from FCP euro, they are holding up great i haven't had a leak in 2 years.
BMW doesn't really give a fuck they use plastic impellers on the e46's water pump... that is juse insane so off course they dont care about spending a dollar extra on silicone hoses.
010FSL101 yea the quality is pretty subpar to be honest, but at least its an easy fix!
I couldn't agree more! My E46 had dry-rotted and crumbling vacuum lines everywhere when I purchased it; meanwhile the 25 year old JDM 6-bolt in my Talon has all stock lines that still look brand new! Look at the VANOS seals on the E46, cheap rubber instead of Viton so they fail in less than 20k!? BMW's official response to the sub-par quality: "the component requires no further development." Are you freaking kidding me!? I know the pennies add up when you mass-produce a vehicle, but BMW saddens me with how they knowingly cut corners at the expense of reliability/longevity on simple, basic parts. I'm so glad there are so many shops and owners willing to produce new parts that fix these problems because, as you said, BMW doesn't seem to care in the least.
v2mmxst10 couldnt agree more. As a fellow BMW enthusiast in pains me to say that BMW does this so commonly, but how can someone not speak up about it? My car retailed for nearly $56k brand new! And they cut corners with basic components such as a vacuum hose! Absolutely ridiculous
I got two problems with my car the major one is when I turn my steering I hear weird noise. The second one is the car engine is starting to make funny noises too!
Dodo Breezy thats a very broad description it could be anything really!
Dodo Breezy low power steering fluid noise possibly check that.
Low power steering fluid. Just add fluid
Hi author which code reader do you recommend for 02/2007 328i?
Only a gear icon
oh dear toyata prius
Hah, anyone know how to fix a 328i sunroof?😅 I got quoted over 2k so I make fun of it in my RUclips videos
Matthew RK im not sure lol, but im sure theres a youtube diy out there!
I just turn off the car then turn it back then it was fine
Shitty bmws 😂!!!! Scotty Kilmer warns everybody about these endless money pits.
This is a time killer