First F30 Limp Mode

Heel328 · 05-01-2015, 05:54 PM

Glad you're still under warranty .

Jadar · 06-08-2015, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by oonowindoo

Since last visit about Limp mode, i have had about 4 more.

Brought my car this week for maintenance and told them they should check if there is any code stored. I knew they would be in there since i have had it done 3 times already.

Well, the call back i got was surprising, 3 of the 6 cylinders had misfire. (26k miles)

Not sure if they are related but the conclusion was faulty coils.

But the car sounded and drove fine before i brought it in without any CEL, We will see.

WOW 2 years and still no fix! This is shocking and disappointing as I just picked up a 2013 335i m sport CPO and experienced my 1st limp mode. I am still on the old software that ASS works in very mode and the last user setting is original. It always defaults to ASS on. I need the updates ASAP.

snowghost · 06-08-2015, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dd1981

WOW 2 years and still no fix! This is shocking and disappointing as I just picked up a 2013 335i m sport CPO and experienced my 1st limp mode. I am still on the old software that ASS works in very mode and the last user setting is original. It always defaults to ASS on. I need the updates ASAP.

Mine is fixed.

Jadar · 06-08-2015, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by snowghost

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Originally Posted by dd1981

WOW 2 years and still no fix! This is shocking and disappointing as I just picked up a 2013 335i m sport CPO and experienced my 1st limp mode. I am still on the old software that ASS works in very mode and the last user setting is original. It always defaults to ASS on. I need the updates ASAP.

Mine is fixed.

What was the final fix?

snowghost · 06-08-2015, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dd1981

What was the final fix?

New software. It's been over 14 months, lots of spirited and commute driving. The software de-activates ASS in Sport mode for some reason. That's fine by me.

Jadar · 06-08-2015, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by snowghost

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Originally Posted by dd1981

What was the final fix?

New software. It's been over 14 months, lots of spirited and commute driving. The software de-activates ASS in Sport mode for some reason. That's fine by me.

Ok very good to hear. I just made an appointment with my dealership and told them I wanted all the latest parts and software.

It interesting that my 2012 f30 335i had the updates since 2013 and it even had the ASS turn off in sport and sport plus and not the newer cars out of the gate. I guess if you don't complain they won't just randomly update cars..

snowghost · 06-08-2015, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dd1981

Ok very good to hear. I just made an appointment with my dealership and told them I wanted all the latest parts and software.

It interesting that my 2012 f30 335i had the updates since 2013 and it even had the ASS turn off in sport and sport plus and not the newer cars out of the gate. I guess if you don't complain they won't just randomly update cars..

I just noticed you have Sport, not M-Sport. AFAIK only the M-Sports were affected with the true Limp Mode.

Jadar · 06-08-2015, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by snowghost

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Originally Posted by dd1981

Ok very good to hear. I just made an appointment with my dealership and told them I wanted all the latest parts and software.

It interesting that my 2012 f30 335i had the updates since 2013 and it even had the ASS turn off in sport and sport plus and not the newer cars out of the gate. I guess if you don't complain they won't just randomly update cars..

I just noticed you have Sport, not M-Sport. AFAIK only the M-Sports were affected with the true Limp Mode.

No I use to have a sport. I just picked up a 2013 M sport. And my 1st limp mode occurred yesterday. I appreciate all your help and replies.

Axman85 · 06-08-2015, 02:01 PM

No limp modes for me in about 12k miles since they did the fan fix.

oonowindoo · 06-08-2015, 05:21 PM

Well just FYI.

After the coils were replaced. Had 1 more limp mode. I don't even bother with it anymore.
I was making a right turn and needed acceleration after the turn and of course just when i needed the power, I felt the instant "pull back" and yah another one.

I have finally had it and ordered a new car. No more 3ers for me for a while.

snowghost · 06-08-2015, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by oonowindoo

Well just FYI.

After the coils were replaced. Had 1 more limp mode. I don't even bother with it anymore.
I was making a right turn and needed acceleration after the turn and of course just when i needed the power, I felt the instant "pull back" and yah another one.

I have finally had it and ordered a new car. No more 3ers for me for a while.

What are you getting?

328_Diesel · 06-08-2015, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

Most likely a Fan/Thermostat error

Or temperature sensor misread.

mhanism · 07-19-2015, 12:26 PM

To Oonowindoo- I just got a Drivetrain Malfunction along with the CEL late last night. Was able to drive it home, but the brakes locked up towards the end, which was weird. The fan wasn't too bad, but def heard whistling and noises in the engine. I'm having the car towed to Stevens Creek BMW this morning.

Seems like my instance is most similar to yours. I have a MY14 MSport 335i manual.

Have you tried lemon law-ing your car?

F48_Driver · 07-22-2015, 10:53 PM

Just happened to my car...

ahero4eternity · 07-22-2015, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Garmz

Just happened to my car...

Happened to me last week. Hasn't happened again since. *knock on wood*

I'm also a 2013 335i in San Diego...haha.

F48_Driver · 07-23-2015, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ahero4eternity

Happened to me last week. Hasn't happened again since. *knock on wood*

I'm also a 2013 335i in San Diego...haha.

You didn't see a dealership about it?

I didn't event put it in sport mode. Luckily it happened to me when the 5 had plenty of traffic.

Would have really sucked to do that at highway speeds.

F48_Driver · 07-23-2015, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by snowghost

New software. It's been over 14 months, lots of spirited and commute driving. The software de-activates ASS in Sport mode for some reason. That's fine by me.

I don't think this fixes the issue. Did you get ASS to be persistent over poweroff?

I had that and still experienced the issue that is being reported on this thread.

ahero4eternity · 07-23-2015, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Garmz

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Originally Posted by ahero4eternity

Happened to me last week. Hasn't happened again since. *knock on wood*

I'm also a 2013 335i in San Diego...haha.

You didn't see a dealership about it?

I didn't event put it in sport mode. Luckily it happened to me when the 5 had plenty of traffic.

Would have really sucked to do that at highway speeds.

No time to take it in with my current work hours.

F48_Driver · 07-23-2015, 05:44 PM

brought it into the dealers and they identified the fan + reprogramming

Jadar · 08-06-2015, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Garmz

brought it into the dealers and they identified the fan + reprogramming

Same here. It was still registered in the Ecu memory. One day at the dealer, new software, ass programmed to last user mode, and new fan sensor, new shroud, new switch = no issues so far....we shall see

DDD31 · 08-06-2015, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Garmz

brought it into the dealers and they identified the fan + reprogramming

During the drive home on the day I took delivery of my car, my car went into Limp Mode due to the car running too hot. I turned right around and went back to the dealer. They replaced the fan and reprogrammed the car and I have had no Limp Modes or any other problems in the 2 years and 12,000 miles since.

F48_Driver · 08-09-2015, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DDD31

During the drive home on the day I took delivery of my car, my car went into Limp Mode due to the car running too hot. I turned right around and went back to the dealer. They replaced the fan and reprogrammed the car and I have had no Limp Modes or any other problems in the 2 years and 12,000 miles since.

Glad to hear that the did is pretty reliable.

Sucks that you had to bring it back right away though.

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oonowindoo Captain 243 Rep 701 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i RWD Join Date: May 2013 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Well just FYI. After the coils were replaced. Had 1 more limp mode. I don't even bother with it anymore. I was making a right turn and needed acceleration after the turn and of course just when i needed the power, I felt the instant "pull back" and yah another one. I have finally had it and ordered a new car. No more 3ers for me for a while.
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mhanism Captain 277 Rep 807 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	To Oonowindoo- I just got a Drivetrain Malfunction along with the CEL late last night. Was able to drive it home, but the brakes locked up towards the end, which was weird. The fan wasn't too bad, but def heard whistling and noises in the engine. I'm having the car towed to Stevens Creek BMW this morning. Seems like my instance is most similar to yours. I have a MY14 MSport 335i manual. Have you tried lemon law-ing your car?
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07-23-2015, 05:44 PM	#1361
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