[bimmerbater]

I was wondering if my 335i xdrive is a PWG or EWG car. It’s a 2013 with a production date of 07/2013. I have read that the start of EWG production begins in July of 2013 but only some of the July cars got the EWG. Please let me know some ways to figure this out. Thanks in advance

[thejeremyman9]

Physically look at the car and see if it has an electronic or pneumatic wastegate

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by bimmerbater

I was wondering if my 335i xdrive is a PWG or EWG car. It’s a 2013 with a production date of 07/2013. I have read that the start of EWG production begins in July of 2013 but only some of the July cars got the EWG. Please let me know some ways to figure this out. Thanks in advance

Look or realoem.com

[YASBBYM3]

Originally Posted by F32Fleet

Look or realoem.com

That gets you nowhere.

Using your VIN on realoem simply looks at the model code and build month, giving you the most likely parts used in that months build. It gives you nothing more than that and certainly not specifics about your specific car.

This can easily be seen as it will list all the available trims, bumpers, headlights, interior colors/materials etc, Radio/Nav etc not just what was in your specific car.

Something as major as PWG vs EWG in a 7/2013 car requires a visual check of a turbo or down pipe in the actual car for 100% certainty.

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by YASBBYM3

That gets you nowhere.

Using your VIN on realoem simply looks at the model code and build month, giving you the most likely parts used in that months build. It gives you nothing more than that and certainly not specifics about your specific car.

This can easily be seen as it will list all the available trims, bumpers, headlights, interior colors/materials etc, Radio/Nav etc not just what was in your specific car.

Something as major as PWG vs EWG in a 7/2013 car requires a visual check of a turbo or down pipe in the actual car for 100% certainty.

Sure looking is easier but realiem will show vacuum linees If they're not there then the car is ewg. Westgate P/N also let's the op know. Just as easy if the OP feels like he has to ask on a forum.

[YASBBYM3]

Originally Posted by F32Fleet

Sure looking is easier but realiem will show vacuum linees If they're not there then the car is ewg. Westgate P/N also let's the op know. Just as easy if the OP feels like he has to ask on a forum.

Again, Realoem uses the car Month of manufacturer, not your specific car.

I’ve given you ways to confirm that for yourself. A 7/2013 is supposed to have an EWG, so that’s what realoem will show you. In most cases that will be correct, unless you are one of the few that have a PWG built 7/2013 vehicle.

BTW, you are aware that there were never any PWG F32s? So your limited experience within that model is meaningless.

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by YASBBYM3

Again, Realoem uses the car Month of manufacturer, not your specific car.

I’ve given you ways to confirm that for yourself. A 7/2013 is supposed to have an EWG, so that’s what realoem will show you. In most cases that will be correct, unless you are one of the few that have a PWG built 7/2013 vehicle.

BTW, you are aware that there were never any PWG F32s? So your limited experience within that model is meaningless.

I'm not the one wondering if my car is pwg/ewg.
There really shouldnt ever be any cars which were changed over mid-month.

[YASBBYM3]

Originally Posted by F32Fleet

I'm not the wondering if my car is pwg/ewg.
There should never be any cars which were changed over mid-month.

Welcome to the real world. Leftover parts often get used.

[F32Fleet]

Originally Posted by YASBBYM3

Welcome to the real world. Leftover parts often get used.

Not in this context

[YASBBYM3]

Originally Posted by F32Fleet

Not in this context

You are incorrect. There have been posts documenting this which you seem to have ignored.

There are examples not only PWG/EWG but IHKA to IHKA3 as well as the Radio Frequency the vehicle uses, both from mid month in 2014 model years BMWs.

[bimmerbater]

Here is a picture. I am not 100% sure what I am looking at but would like to ask you guys if it’s PWG or EWG. I believe this is where the solenoid is. It does not have the blue connector which I have heard the PWG cars have. Please let me know. Again it’s a 2013 335i xdrive made in 7/13.

[AlmondJayRoM3]

Originally Posted by bimmerbater

Here is a picture. I am not 100% sure what I am looking at but would like to ask you guys if it’s PWG or EWG. I believe this is where the solenoid is. It does not have the blue connector which I have heard the PWG cars have. Please let me know. Again it’s a 2013 335i xdrive made in 7/13.

Go to this thread below. Last post has a video showing the PWG. Notice the silver canister connected to a vacuum line beneath the piping. That’s a vacuum solenoid which is what differentiates a PWG to an EWG. EWG will be plastic connected to wiring.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1503832

Reddit link below shows an example of the EWG setup.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Cartalk/com...g_turbo_on_my/

[bimmerbater]

Thanks for the comment man. I found the canister - unfortunately. Was hoping for ewg but it is what it is.