check control loss of engine power

colt9987 · 11-07-2011, 03:08 PM

Got this error symbol today...says engine problem! loss of power....what could this be? all i have is procede and DCI

happy4nk8er · 11-07-2011, 03:34 PM

Probably a 2A87 Vanos code, I'm betting, especially if you have 40k or more miles. Read your code.

colt9987 · 11-07-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by happy4nk8er

Probably a 2A87 Vanos code, I'm betting, especially if you have 40k or more miles. Read your code.

i didnt throw a code...i just have that symbol in the check engine control

vase330 · 11-07-2011, 03:53 PM

That thing doesn't show up without some sort of codes. You can check with your laptop connected?

JO3 · 11-07-2011, 03:58 PM

Plug in your laptop and read the code. It's going to be impossible to tell what happened from the engine malfunction light alone.

colt9987 · 11-07-2011, 04:03 PM

ahhh ok i see...ya i didnt get a service engine light or anything just that symbol...i will check to see if it finds any codes after work

enrita · 11-07-2011, 04:13 PM

thats the LIMP mode which is triggered always with another code. It just shut down the boost control . no turbo power.

colt9987 · 11-08-2011, 11:59 PM

I checked for codes...i do not have any codes...just that symbol randomly coming up on my dash screen...my car seems to run fine...what could be making this symbol randomly come on and off?

OpenFlash · 11-09-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by colt9987

I checked for codes...i do not have any codes...just that symbol randomly coming up on my dash screen...my car seems to run fine...what could be making this symbol randomly come on and off?

It's likely that the code was automatically cleared before it was read. To prevent this from happening, turn OFF Canclear in the user adjustable menu and try to trigger that code/limp again. Then go ahead and read the code as it will tell you exactly what needs to be addressed.

colt9987 · 11-09-2011, 12:52 PM

i unfortunately had my laptop stolen and haven't updated my procede since I got it so I dont have the command center using the cruise control...any other options?

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Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu

It's likely that the code was automatically cleared before it was read. To prevent this from happening, turn OFF Canclear in the user adjustable menu and try to trigger that code/limp again. Then go ahead and read the code as it will tell you exactly what needs to be addressed.

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colt9987 Lieutenant 45 Rep 437 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: dallas iTrader: (2)	check control loss of engine power Got this error symbol today...says engine problem! loss of power....what could this be? all i have is procede and DCI Attached Images
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happy4nk8er Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 277 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Milky way galaxy iTrader: (0)	Probably a 2A87 Vanos code, I'm betting, especially if you have 40k or more miles. Read your code.
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vase330 Colonel 102 Rep 2,760 Posts Drives: 19 E63S; 15.5 RangeRover ATB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arlington, Va iTrader: (1)	That thing doesn't show up without some sort of codes. You can check with your laptop connected? __________________ E92 335 \| Space Gray \| Saddle Brown Dakota \| Dark Burl Trim \| ZPP \| ZSP \| AT \| Idrive \| 6FL \| FBO \| Dinan CAI \| Quaife LSD \| STG3 PROCede.
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JO3 Lieutenant 12 Rep 566 Posts Drives: a lot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (8)	Plug in your laptop and read the code. It's going to be impossible to tell what happened from the engine malfunction light alone.
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11-07-2011, 04:03 PM	#6
colt9987 Lieutenant 45 Rep 437 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: dallas iTrader: (2)	ahhh ok i see...ya i didnt get a service engine light or anything just that symbol...i will check to see if it finds any codes after work
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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	thats the LIMP mode which is triggered always with another code. It just shut down the boost control . no turbo power. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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colt9987 Lieutenant 45 Rep 437 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: dallas iTrader: (2)	I checked for codes...i do not have any codes...just that symbol randomly coming up on my dash screen...my car seems to run fine...what could be making this symbol randomly come on and off?
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