Increased Emission...Warranty Issue

werly · 06-19-2011, 06:34 AM

Hi all,

Last week my attempt to start my 2011 6MT E92 M3 made the car shook and stalled.

Second attempt to fire up the engine was successful yet the "Increased Emission" + "Service Engine Soon" light came up on dash.

After resetting the computer the messages are still there. And after searching the forum I think taking the car back to the dealer will be my best bet for possibly a idle valve or o2 sensor fix.

I have the after market air filter + the exhaust (tubi exhaust to be exact), no other mods under the hood or for the cats. The car now has 11,500 miles. I wonder if I bring the car to dealer as it is for such issue will void the warranty? And if so, what's the cost to be for correcting such error?

Thanks and appreciate

FVM3 · 06-19-2011, 07:05 AM

i dont think so but at least swap the intake if you still get the stock one

Mace · 06-19-2011, 07:55 AM

Obviously your aftermarket intake and exhaust are forcing too much air through the engine which is overloading your O2 sensor so this won't be covered under warranty.

werly · 06-19-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

i dont think so but at least swap the intake if you still get the stock one

Not the intake but just the BMC air filter should I still swap it out for dealer visit?

werly · 06-19-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mace

Obviously your aftermarket intake and exhaust are forcing too much air through the engine which is overloading your O2 sensor so this won't be covered under warranty.

i see, then if I switch air filter + exhaust to stock then the SES should go away?

but i dont think i would keep the stock parts on, how to avoid this error coming back with my mods?

Thank you

Mace · 06-19-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by werly

i see, then if I switch air filter + exhaust to stock then the SES should go away?

but i dont think i would keep the stock parts on, how to avoid this error coming back with my mods?

Thank you

Sorry dude, I was just kidding. Seems that just about any mod, no matter how common tends to lead SA's to claim it voids the warranty for some foolish reason....like overloading the O2 sensor with too much air. I seriously doubt your very minor mods has anything to do with this. You probably just have a failed sensor....and don't let them claim it was "overloaded with air."

Shemp65 · 06-20-2011, 06:50 AM

I had the same message on my car right after I bought it (SES + Increased Emission) and it turned out to be a bad spark plug (the #7 plug actually). They swapped it out and all is fine now.

NYCM3ryder · 06-20-2011, 06:56 AM

i have the same issue.. message popped up 2 days ago. have appt to bring it in tom but the error went away this morning,,,, i am still bringing it in to have it looked at but dont understand why it went away.,

werly · 06-20-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Shemp65

I had the same message on my car right after I bought it (SES + Increased Emission) and it turned out to be a bad spark plug (the #7 plug actually). They swapped it out and all is fine now.

Did you had any engine/exhaust mod when the error showed up? just curious some ppl mod the car right after out of the dealer

werly · 06-20-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCM3ryder

i have the same issue.. message popped up 2 days ago. have appt to bring it in tom but the error went away this morning,,,, i am still bringing it in to have it looked at but dont understand why it went away.,

Please let me know how'd the process go...and i dont think i see any engine/exhaust mod to possibily cause this increased emission problem...do you have any?

werly · 07-06-2011, 11:09 PM

Update:

Just got my car back from Pacific BMW in Glendale. 120% satisfaction is all I can say. Idle air valve is the source of the problem, so the service dept ordered the parts for me. They even worked on 4th of July to my surprised...Now the error msg is gone and the clutch & shifter feel better also.

All thumbs up to Pacific BMW Service!

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werly First Lieutenant 53 Rep 341 Posts Drives: 2011 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Increased Emission...Warranty Issue Hi all, Last week my attempt to start my 2011 6MT E92 M3 made the car shook and stalled. Second attempt to fire up the engine was successful yet the "Increased Emission" + "Service Engine Soon" light came up on dash. After resetting the computer the messages are still there. And after searching the forum I think taking the car back to the dealer will be my best bet for possibly a idle valve or o2 sensor fix. I have the after market air filter + the exhaust (tubi exhaust to be exact), no other mods under the hood or for the cats. The car now has 11,500 miles. I wonder if I bring the car to dealer as it is for such issue will void the warranty? And if so, what's the cost to be for correcting such error? Thanks and appreciate
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Mace Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 239 Posts Drives: '11 E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Obviously your aftermarket intake and exhaust are forcing too much air through the engine which is overloading your O2 sensor so this won't be covered under warranty. __________________ GONE: '08 335i Coupe, Space Gray, Coral Red, Gray Poplar, 6-MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, 19" Style 230 Wheels, Nav, CA, PDS, Sat, HD, IPod. ED 10 May '08. NEW ARRIVAL: '11 M3 Convertible, Mineral White, Fox Red, Extended Leather, Carbon Leather, 6-MT, 19" Style 220M Wheels, EDC, EPS, ZP2, ZCV, ZCW. ED 29 Apr '11
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NYCM3ryder Razzor 28 Rep 517 Posts Drives: JB E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	i have the same issue.. message popped up 2 days ago. have appt to bring it in tom but the error went away this morning,,,, i am still bringing it in to have it looked at but dont understand why it went away., __________________ 2011 E90, 6 speed, technology package, black 220 rims , EDC, moon roof, matt black grills, matte side grills, 15% carbon tints, carbon fiber M pedals, ACS roof wing, IND painted reflectors, mfest black gloss m3badges, Mfest side window stickers, Tuner MS 15mm spacers, Carbon fiber M foot pedals, MS air filter, RPI air scoops, euro switch mod
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werly First Lieutenant 53 Rep 341 Posts Drives: 2011 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Update: Just got my car back from Pacific BMW in Glendale. 120% satisfaction is all I can say. Idle air valve is the source of the problem, so the service dept ordered the parts for me. They even worked on 4th of July to my surprised...Now the error msg is gone and the clutch & shifter feel better also. All thumbs up to Pacific BMW Service!
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Shemp65 Speed Racer 6 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	I had the same message on my car right after I bought it (SES + Increased Emission) and it turned out to be a bad spark plug (the #7 plug actually). They swapped it out and all is fine now.
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