[cjacky]

Was driving for a good 10 min and right when I did a pull, it put me to limp mode and the check engine light came on. It says drivetrain malfunction, maximum drivetrain output not available and the idle was rough. I decided to pull over and turn the car off to see if it'll reset but now the car won't start and when I try starting it, it'll crank and shake the car when I hold the brake pedal while trying to start the car but once I let go the pedal it stops. After a while the idrive shows up saying "battery discharging while stopped" and "vehicle battery charge low". I also scanned the obd2 and the codes I got were P10E3 and P0243

[rjd_F30]

Take a look at your charge pipe.

[cjacky]

Originally Posted by rjdnyy224

Take a look at your charge pipe.

Nothing was wrong with the charge pipe and I changed it a while ago to an aftermarket one

[rjd_F30]

Originally Posted by cjacky

Nothing was wrong with the charge pipe and I changed it a while ago to an aftermarket one

Well, first guess with a limp mode after a pull and rough idle is always charge pipe. That's all I got for now...

[Billfitz]

https://www.autocodes.com/p10e3_bmw.html
https://www.autocodes.com/p0243.html

[fermin1979]

Greetings, new to the forum-
I'm also getting code P0243, wastegate solenoid A malfunction..
can't seem to find any accurate diagrams, pictures or videos on the locations and replacement of the part. Has anyone replaced this part or know where its located?
the wastegate actuator is easy to spot and replace. But from what I've read it doesnt seem to be the issue..

[loggin]

Originally Posted by fermin1979

Greetings, new to the forum-
I'm also getting code P0243, wastegate solenoid A malfunction..
can't seem to find any accurate diagrams, pictures or videos on the locations and replacement of the part. Has anyone replaced this part or know where its located?
the wastegate actuator is easy to spot and replace. But from what I've read it doesnt seem to be the issue..

I believe it depends on whether you have a vacuum operated wasted or electric wastegate.. The vacuum wastegates have the boost solenoid/pressure converter and it is located just above the wastegate actuator where the vacuum lines attach to.. I'll post a link of a picture below.. It is part number 1 in the parts list.. I hope this helps!!

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=11_4786

[fermin1979]

Originally Posted by loggin

I believe it depends on whether you have a vacuum operated wasted or electric wastegate.. The vacuum wastegates have the boost solenoid and it is located just above the wastegate actuator where the vacuum lines attach to.. I'll post a link below.. I hope this helps!!

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1293796

Thank you!
helps a lot, I had a feeling that was the case, electric VS vacuum operated wastegate. It appears my car is equipped with the electronic version.

I will be checking the fuse and removing it to troubleshoot hoping for an easy fix. maybe a loose connector, etc..

Also getting conflicting stories on readjusting the actuator arm after install. Some say to just keep the same adjustments/measurements from the nuts. Others say you have to recalibrate with ISTA(?).. still need to read up on this ISTA stuff.

[jrodriguez7659]

Originally Posted by cjacky

Was driving for a good 10 min and right when I did a pull, it put me to limp mode and the check engine light came on. It says drivetrain malfunction, maximum drivetrain output not available and the idle was rough. I decided to pull over and turn the car off to see if it'll reset but now the car won't start and when I try starting it, it'll crank and shake the car when I hold the brake pedal while trying to start the car but once I let go the pedal it stops. After a while the idrive shows up saying "battery discharging while stopped" and "vehicle battery charge low". I also scanned the obd2 and the codes I got were P10E3 and P0243

I have the same problem. We're you able to fix it ??