Drivetrain Malfunction w/ JB4 stg 1 & injen CAI

///M Power · 12-12-2013, 02:50 PM

Need help here guys, I recently installed JB4 stg1 & injen. Performance feels better. Yesterday, I floored the rev to 6000 in 3rd I believe and the car just went limp and said drivetrain malfunction - power output limit reached.
I'm wondering has this happened to anyone!? I have been revving it since the install a week ago and it was fine until yesterday. Was it just a misfire or what?

Bowser330 · 12-12-2013, 03:55 PM

Email terry burger for support with your tune.

malrayes · 12-12-2013, 08:16 PM

try removing the jb4 and take another ride, it might be the jb4

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 12-14-2013, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power

Need help here guys, I recently installed JB4 stg1 & injen. Performance feels better. Yesterday, I floored the rev to 6000 in 3rd I believe and the car just went limp and said drivetrain malfunction - power output limit reached.
I'm wondering has this happened to anyone!? I have been revving it since the install a week ago and it was fine until yesterday. Was it just a misfire or what?

I would email in BMS and see if you can scan the car for codes.

Mike

Camnyc · 12-14-2013, 05:22 PM

Shoot terry an email.....

2blu · 12-15-2013, 08:03 PM

Any update ? Was it your oem charge pipe ?

///M Power · 12-15-2013, 11:44 PM

So far so good after Terry told me not to connect the blue solenoid wire on the stage 1.

Today the CEL actually lit up under comfort mode when I was holding a gear going uphill. I am wondering what could cause that.

Can anyone jump in with your experience?

Do I need a CP when I only hv stage 1 and an intake?!

2blu · 12-16-2013, 05:23 AM

You would need a CP if your OEM one has cracked. Opinions will vary about the need of a CP.

CJ2 · 12-16-2013, 07:13 AM

First thing I would do is connect your laptop to the JB4 and read the code your car is throwing. Open your JB4 performance tuner app, click file connect then go to the settings tab. Choose to read DME codes.

If you haven't already installed the app, you can get it from here http://www.n54tech.com/flash_files/jb4_interface.zip

Also, read this thread (it gives you a good general understanding of the JB4 for the F series): http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18588

///M Power · 12-16-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ2

First thing I would do is connect your laptop to the JB4 and read the code your car is throwing. Open your JB4 performance tuner app, click file connect then go to the settings tab. Choose to read DME codes.

If you haven't already installed the app, you can get it from here http://www.n54tech.com/flash_files/jb4_interface.zip

Also, read this thread (it gives you a good general understanding of the JB4 for the F series): http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18588

What do I connect the box and the laptop with?

malrayes · 12-16-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power

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Originally Posted by CJ2

First thing I would do is connect your laptop to the JB4 and read the code your car is throwing. Open your JB4 performance tuner app, click file connect then go to the settings tab. Choose to read DME codes.

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Also, read this thread (it gives you a good general understanding of the JB4 for the F series): http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18588" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://<a href="http://www.n54tech.c...hp?t=18588</a>

What do I connect the box and the laptop with?

I assume you didnt buy the usb cable connector with the jb4, right?

///M Power · 12-16-2013, 05:09 PM

Naw I might hv to now

tdizzle · 12-17-2013, 09:32 AM

If it's a stage 1 then it wouldn't have the connector on the box. Only stage 2 comes with the ability to connect to a laptop (assuming you purchased the connector from BMS)

adrianc06 · 11-07-2017, 12:41 AM

Have you resolved this issue? I have an Ingen CAI. I have driven about 5k miles and have not had any issues. I'm thinking about purchasing the BMS stage 1, i'm concerned I may run into a similar issue.

zole2112 · 11-10-2017, 01:06 PM

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Have you resolved this issue? I have an Ingen CAI. I have driven about 5k miles and have not had any issues. I'm thinking about purchasing the BMS stage 1, i'm concerned I may run into a similar issue.

This thread is old as hell ahahhaa.

I do have an Injen CAI with the JB4, no issues with mine. I only have Drivetrain Malfunctions when I disconnect my MAF sensor for some reason otherwise no issues. Hope this helps.

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///M Power Enlisted Member 3 Rep 32 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Drivetrain Malfunction w/ JB4 stg 1 & injen CAI Need help here guys, I recently installed JB4 stg1 & injen. Performance feels better. Yesterday, I floored the rev to 6000 in 3rd I believe and the car just went limp and said drivetrain malfunction - power output limit reached. I'm wondering has this happened to anyone!? I have been revving it since the install a week ago and it was fine until yesterday. Was it just a misfire or what?
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///M Power Enlisted Member 3 Rep 32 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	So far so good after Terry told me not to connect the blue solenoid wire on the stage 1. Today the CEL actually lit up under comfort mode when I was holding a gear going uphill. I am wondering what could cause that. Can anyone jump in with your experience? Do I need a CP when I only hv stage 1 and an intake?!
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CJ2 Private 43 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2019 F90 M5 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rancho Mission Viejo, CA iTrader: (0)	First thing I would do is connect your laptop to the JB4 and read the code your car is throwing. Open your JB4 performance tuner app, click file connect then go to the settings tab. Choose to read DME codes. If you haven't already installed the app, you can get it from here http://www.n54tech.com/flash_files/jb4_interface.zip Also, read this thread (it gives you a good general understanding of the JB4 for the F series): http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18588
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///M Power Enlisted Member 3 Rep 32 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Naw I might hv to now
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adrianc06 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 435i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0)	Have you resolved this issue? I have an Ingen CAI. I have driven about 5k miles and have not had any issues. I'm thinking about purchasing the BMS stage 1, i'm concerned I may run into a similar issue.
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