Drivetrain Malfunction and CEL- Possible leak?

marwin888 · 09-18-2016, 12:58 PM

Hey guys,

I wanted to see if any of y'all have experienced this before. So yesterday while I was making a U-turn, the engine suddenly bogged down. CEL and drivetrain malfunction didn't come on until about 30 mins later. In the meantime, the car was still drivable. The only thing is, is that when I stepped on it it wouldn't really accelerate. It sounded like a loud exhaust when I did try. Anyways, once I hit traffic lights the engine would turn off on me. When I turn the car on and leave it idling the engine would shake and turn off. I would have to step on it for it not to turn off. So after driving a bit more, the CEL and a drivetrain malfunction message came on. "Drive Moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available. Consult Service center." I have a code scanner and the codes are below:

102001/Intermittent: Air Mass, plausibility. Air Mass to High.

120308/Permanent: Charging pressure control, plausibility. Pressure too low.

108F01/Permanent: Intake Plenum: Suspicion of leaks between turbo charger and intake valves.

As far as mods go, I have the Dinan Stage 2, and a M sport exhaust. Honestly I believe the 102001 has nothing to do with the other codes. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 09-20-2016, 03:43 PM

Clear codes and see if they come back.. Check charge pipe to make sure not cracked / damaged.

Mike

mike@x-ph.com · 09-20-2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Clear codes and see if they come back.. Check charge pipe to make sure not cracked / damaged.

Mike

+1

Luminous · 09-21-2016, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Clear codes and see if they come back.. Check charge pipe to make sure not cracked / damaged.

Mike

+1

+1

You need a new chargepipe.

marwin888 · 09-21-2016, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Luminous

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Clear codes and see if they come back.. Check charge pipe to make sure not cracked / damaged.

Mike

+1

+1

You need a new chargepipe.

Thanks! Right now it's at the dealership and they should let me know tomorrow what the issue is. Given that my New Car/Maintenance warranty expires in 2 months, I'm glad this happened before then. With this being said, since the warranty is about to expire should I be looking into getting an upgraded Charge Pipe since I have the Dinan Stage 2?

Luminous · 09-21-2016, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by marwin888

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Originally Posted by Luminous

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Clear codes and see if they come back.. Check charge pipe to make sure not cracked / damaged.

Mike

+1

+1

You need a new chargepipe.

Thanks! Right now it's at the dealership and they should let me know tomorrow what the issue is. Given that my New Car/Maintenance warranty expires in 2 months, I'm glad this happened before then. With this being said, since the warranty is about to expire should I be looking into getting an upgraded Charge Pipe since I have the Dinan Stage 2?

Definitely.

marwin888 · 09-21-2016, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Luminous

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Originally Posted by marwin888

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Originally Posted by Luminous

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Clear codes and see if they come back.. Check charge pipe to make sure not cracked / damaged.

Mike

+1

+1

You need a new chargepipe.

Thanks! Right now it's at the dealership and they should let me know tomorrow what the issue is. Given that my New Car/Maintenance warranty expires in 2 months, I'm glad this happened before then. With this being said, since the warranty is about to expire should I be looking into getting an upgraded Charge Pipe since I have the Dinan Stage 2?

Definitely.

Any good recommendations?? The only one I've mainly been seeing online is ER

stxf30 · 09-21-2016, 08:53 PM

ER is the way to go. Hit up one of the Mikes.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 09-21-2016, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by stxf30

ER is the way to go. Hit up one of the Mikes.

+1

ER is our best seller by far! Anodized black looks awesome..

Mike

xi330 · 09-28-2016, 08:37 PM

I had a similar power issue occur today but none of the codes were triggered and vehicle status was "ok" across the board. Power would be fine to 2500ish rpm when it would just cut out. Turned off car, waited 5 minutes to start again and car then ran fine. Though the issue occurred while in Sport mode so I kept in Comfort after restart. Any idea what this could be?
2013 335i xdrive Msport.

marwin888 · 10-06-2016, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by xi330

I had a similar power issue occur today but none of the codes were triggered and vehicle status was "ok" across the board. Power would be fine to 2500ish rpm when it would just cut out. Turned off car, waited 5 minutes to start again and car then ran fine. Though the issue occurred while in Sport mode so I kept in Comfort after restart. Any idea what this could be?
2013 335i xdrive Msport.

This has happened to me before. As if it got on limp mode. I never found out what it was. Happened to me about 2 times. But ever since, it never happened again.

Beemmer · 03-15-2018, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by marwin888

This has happened to me before. As if it got on limp mode. I never found out what it was. Happened to me about 2 times. But ever since, it never happened again.

Hi I have the same codes as you... did you find the issue?

marwin888 · 03-15-2018, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by marwin888

This has happened to me before. As if it got on limp mode. I never found out what it was. Happened to me about 2 times. But ever since, it never happened again.

Hi I have the same codes as you... did you find the issue?

So the first issue ended up being the charge pipe. Took it to the dealership and they replaced it no charge.

If you're talking about the other issue mentioned, the limp mode, I made a separate thread on that issue which was also resolved. Link is below!

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1443035

Cogsman · 05-01-2018, 05:19 PM

I just got a Powertrain Malfunction: Maximum power not available etc.

Limp home mode. Got home, waited 10 minutes. Code cleared but engine light is on. Code thrown is P2279. Intake Air leak.

What are the chances the two are connected? The first sounds expensive, the second maybe not so much.

Any advice from the folks on here?

grimmie · 02-25-2020, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

+1

ER is our best seller by far! Anodized black looks awesome..

Mike

Hi there Mike,

Got the same problem and bumping up the thread.
An aftermarket charge pipe is used now, and when I go sports mode and the turbo kick in, this error would appear.
It usually deletes and doesn't reappear.

Looking to get the ER chargepipe to fix this problem. Online order is the best way to go? I'm at cold Michigan!

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xi330 Enlisted Member 10 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi w/ 6mt, sport, nav Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I had a similar power issue occur today but none of the codes were triggered and vehicle status was "ok" across the board. Power would be fine to 2500ish rpm when it would just cut out. Turned off car, waited 5 minutes to start again and car then ran fine. Though the issue occurred while in Sport mode so I kept in Comfort after restart. Any idea what this could be? 2013 335i xdrive Msport.
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Cogsman Bimmer Disciple 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328d xDrive Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	I just got a Powertrain Malfunction: Maximum power not available etc. Limp home mode. Got home, waited 10 minutes. Code cleared but engine light is on. Code thrown is P2279. Intake Air leak. What are the chances the two are connected? The first sounds expensive, the second maybe not so much. Any advice from the folks on here?
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