Engine symbols shows up in the display PLEASE HELP

Boosted_N54 · 03-21-2012, 10:09 PM

my car has 42,000 miles took the car to the dealer 2-3 weeks ago for oil change , air filter, micro filter and spark plugs replaced under warranty. today all of the sudden while driving the Engine symbol pops up in the display and in the i drive info it said something like ( reduce engine power ) so while I'm driving now and read this, i pull over and turn off the engine and waited for a 1 min then i put the key back in the slot turn on the car and it all disappeared it never showed up again in the display. i thought while driving a bit more it would turn back on but it never did. I'm going to run out of warranty soon anybody know wtf this is again? another fuel pump ? I'm thinking i should take it back to the dealer and tell them what happened since i got some warranty left even though the engine symbol is gone

this reminds me back in 2008 when i had a similar problem
like this>>

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4196765

Boosted_N54 · 03-22-2012, 12:24 AM

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Rodzilla · 03-22-2012, 03:31 AM

Heatsoak? Where you doing any aggressive driving?

Dackelone · 03-22-2012, 05:19 AM

Only way to know whats going on is to read the codes. It could be something simple like a one of the coil packs(electrical plugs) not fully clipped into position. Or something more serious. ? Only way to know is to have the car scanned for faults. Go back to your dealer.

GaryS · 03-22-2012, 07:08 AM

It can happen just because the stupid computer decides you might be driving too fast and overheating your brakes.

135IS · 03-22-2012, 08:15 AM

back to the dealer!

PA135i · 03-23-2012, 11:09 AM

Last week this occured in my car.

The dealer just imformed me of needing two new turbos.

I'm at 50K and need new turbos?

What's wrong with these cars? I feel like I'm part of the "2008 135i" beta team for BMW.

phrenetiK · 03-23-2012, 01:45 PM

my turbos were replaced under warranty at 47,000 miles for free due to some ticking noise the wastegates were making. I don't envy you though, i heard new turbos are 8grand!

PA135i · 03-23-2012, 06:10 PM

They were replaced under warranty.

Boosted_N54 · 03-28-2012, 01:08 AM

Called BMW head Quarters and complained. called BMW dealer and told them. going in this thursday to drop it off hopefully they find the problem and fix it and not find it after my warranty is over.

would there be any sighns of hearing or seeing if the turbos are failing?

03-21-2012, 10:09 PM	#1
Boosted_N54 Major 180 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 135i N54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Engine symbols shows up in the display PLEASE HELP my car has 42,000 miles took the car to the dealer 2-3 weeks ago for oil change , air filter, micro filter and spark plugs replaced under warranty. today all of the sudden while driving the Engine symbol pops up in the display and in the i drive info it said something like ( reduce engine power ) so while I'm driving now and read this, i pull over and turn off the engine and waited for a 1 min then i put the key back in the slot turn on the car and it all disappeared it never showed up again in the display. i thought while driving a bit more it would turn back on but it never did. I'm going to run out of warranty soon anybody know wtf this is again? another fuel pump ? I'm thinking i should take it back to the dealer and tell them what happened since i got some warranty left even though the engine symbol is gone this reminds me back in 2008 when i had a similar problem like this>> http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4196765
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03-22-2012, 03:31 AM	#3
Rodzilla Lieutenant 32 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego Blue 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Heatsoak? Where you doing any aggressive driving? __________________ There are no impossible deeds, only incapable men. Eibach frontsway,BMS JB4,AFE Drop InBerk Street Axleback, H&R SPORT SPRINGS,Active Autowerke DP's ,Active Autowerke BOV,Active Autowerke FMIC , BMWPEDALS.COM, JB SPEED Black Grills,Alpina B3 TCU Flash
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03-22-2012, 05:19 AM	#4
Dackelone European Editor 10596 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Only way to know whats going on is to read the codes. It could be something simple like a one of the coil packs(electrical plugs) not fully clipped into position. Or something more serious. ? Only way to know is to have the car scanned for faults. Go back to your dealer.
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03-22-2012, 07:08 AM	#5
GaryS Colonel 37 Rep 2,084 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [6.50]	It can happen just because the stupid computer decides you might be driving too fast and overheating your brakes.
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03-22-2012, 08:15 AM	#6
135IS Captain 33 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 09 LMB 135I / AW 1M Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: t.o iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [7.00]	back to the dealer! __________________ LMB 135i: Gone AW 1M: Current #211 of 220
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03-23-2012, 11:09 AM	#7
PA135i Brigadier General 969 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Last week this occured in my car. The dealer just imformed me of needing two new turbos. I'm at 50K and need new turbos? What's wrong with these cars? I feel like I'm part of the "2008 135i" beta team for BMW. Last edited by PA135i; 03-23-2012 at 11:33 AM..
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03-23-2012, 01:45 PM	#8
phrenetiK Banned 36 Rep 357 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	my turbos were replaced under warranty at 47,000 miles for free due to some ticking noise the wastegates were making. I don't envy you though, i heard new turbos are 8grand!
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03-23-2012, 06:10 PM	#9
PA135i Brigadier General 969 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	They were replaced under warranty.
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03-28-2012, 01:08 AM	#10
Boosted_N54 Major 180 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 135i N54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Called BMW head Quarters and complained. called BMW dealer and told them. going in this thursday to drop it off hopefully they find the problem and fix it and not find it after my warranty is over. would there be any sighns of hearing or seeing if the turbos are failing?
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