320d M Spote Limited Rev Question

illingworth22 · 03-18-2009, 04:12 AM

OK this is going to start me off on a Paranoia trip, I have that feeling

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I have had my 320d M Sport Coupe for 3 weeks now and all has been well up until now! I went on a return trip from Dublin to Belfast on Sunday and when I drove into work on Monday morning I noticed a lack of power, the car felt like a Diesel of old hi torque but just sluggish. I went home that evening and the car seemed to be OK. Again into work on Paddy's day all was well. But this morning the same thing happened. The power is down as if the Turbo has been disconnected also the revs are limited to just over 2500 (It won't rev any higher).

Now I have heard that there could be a cleaning of the DPF but is this normal?

Any help to kill my worries please?

AlanQS · 03-18-2009, 06:32 AM

See the dealer. When the DPF gets cleaned, there is a slight drop in engine power for a while but it should not affect it's performance in more than a minor way. Yours does not sound like that and I believe some others have experienced this and there appears to be a common problem easily fixed by the dealer. Have a search, I think I read about it a few days ago but can't remember the details.

jinjur · 03-18-2009, 06:56 AM

I think i noticed something similar but strictly shouldnt as i drive a 2005 E90 (sans particle filter)

Keep us posted on the outcome

JJ

- Paul - · 03-18-2009, 09:33 AM

Straight to the dealers - there should be no reason for it to only go to 2.5k.

rup · 03-18-2009, 02:30 PM

exact same thing happened to my 320 d, took it to dealer, they diagnosed a sticking turbo valve. Fixed under warrenty.

dxb335d · 03-18-2009, 03:35 PM

sounds like limp mode mate, is she tuned?

NAZ · 03-18-2009, 03:43 PM

If it is safe mode a few other lights should come on like the pic below

dxb335d · 03-18-2009, 03:46 PM

Naz, No lights will necessarily come on with limp mode.

illingworth22 · 03-20-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Naz, No lights will necessarily come on with limp mode.

No lights came on at all! Would the ECU have reported this "Limp Home" error code or the Turbo Valve error?

It hasn't happened since so I am hoping is has gone away, fingers crossed!

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illingworth22 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 304 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dublin iTrader: (0)	320d M Spote Limited Rev Question OK this is going to start me off on a Paranoia trip, I have that feeling . I have had my 320d M Sport Coupe for 3 weeks now and all has been well up until now! I went on a return trip from Dublin to Belfast on Sunday and when I drove into work on Monday morning I noticed a lack of power, the car felt like a Diesel of old hi torque but just sluggish. I went home that evening and the car seemed to be OK. Again into work on Paddy's day all was well. But this morning the same thing happened. The power is down as if the Turbo has been disconnected also the revs are limited to just over 2500 (It won't rev any higher). Now I have heard that there could be a cleaning of the DPF but is this normal? Any help to kill my worries please? Last edited by illingworth22; 03-18-2009 at 04:42 AM..
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AlanQS Colonel 244 Rep 2,811 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	See the dealer. When the DPF gets cleaned, there is a slight drop in engine power for a while but it should not affect it's performance in more than a minor way. Yours does not sound like that and I believe some others have experienced this and there appears to be a common problem easily fixed by the dealer. Have a search, I think I read about it a few days ago but can't remember the details.
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jinjur yes....spelt with J's 55 Rep 963 Posts Drives: F31 325D MSport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NoRtH eYeLaNd iTrader: (0)	I think i noticed something similar but strictly shouldnt as i drive a 2005 E90 (sans particle filter) Keep us posted on the outcome JJ
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- Paul - Major General 697 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	Straight to the dealers - there should be no reason for it to only go to 2.5k. __________________ My Photos
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rup Private First Class 4 Rep 171 Posts Drives: Z4 - 23 Sdrive Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	exact same thing happened to my 320 d, took it to dealer, they diagnosed a sticking turbo valve. Fixed under warrenty.
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NAZ Private 10 Rep 95 Posts Drives: bmw m3 e92 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: london iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 E92 [0.00]	If it is safe mode a few other lights should come on like the pic below Attached Images
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