Engine Malfunction warning

Jerry.E90M3 · 01-12-2018, 04:25 PM

Just came back from the stealership to get a new Comfort Access key programmed to my car. It cost $159 for programming CA and $258 for the key itself. I know, that's a ridiculous amount of money to pay for 1 key fob.

After getting my car back, the service advisor mentioned that I had some "faults" since they also did a service inspection. They said the thermostat, vanos exhaust bank #1 and intake temp sensor had triggered a fault but the check engine light never came on. However, I did not mention that recently during cold starts in the morning the car will go into limp mode with a engine malfunction warning and after I turn it off and back on the engine malfunction warning will go away.

Can I get some feedback if this might be due to a failing throttle actuator? Or could this be some other issue I should be worried about?

Mvy · 01-12-2018, 05:29 PM

Post the codes you are getting please. It will help those in the know to help you.

Jerry.E90M3 · 01-12-2018, 05:34 PM

The dealer did not provide me with any codes. All I got from them was this on my invoice.

IMG_2187 by Jerry Tolo, on Flickr

nick3753 · 01-12-2018, 06:00 PM

I believe the actuators are covered under emissions warranty in California for 7 years, 70k miles.

Jerry.E90M3 · 01-12-2018, 10:10 PM

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I believe the actuators are covered under emissions warranty in California for 7 years, 70k miles.

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Originally Posted by nick3753

I believe the actuators are covered under emissions warranty in California for 7 years, 70k miles.

I have a 2011 E90 with 59k miles. Will that CA warranty still cover my car?

nick3753 · 01-13-2018, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by nick3753

I believe the actuators are covered under emissions warranty in California for 7 years, 70k miles.

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Originally Posted by nick3753

I believe the actuators are covered under emissions warranty in California for 7 years, 70k miles.

I have a 2011 E90 with 59k miles. Will that CA warranty still cover my car?

I guess it depends when the car was purchased. You're right at 7 years.....

derbo · 01-16-2018, 02:30 PM

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I guess it depends when the car was purchased. You're right at 7 years.....

There is also a Federal 8yr/80k emission warranty too.

Jerry.E90M3 · 01-16-2018, 03:30 PM

Thanks guys, I just brought my car over to MRF engineering and Malek mentioned that my thermostat was going bad, causing those other codes.

However, I will be doing some research and calling around to see if BMW can replace my TA under that emissions warranty.

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Jerry.E90M3 Private First Class 156 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Engine Malfunction warning Just came back from the stealership to get a new Comfort Access key programmed to my car. It cost $159 for programming CA and $258 for the key itself. I know, that's a ridiculous amount of money to pay for 1 key fob. After getting my car back, the service advisor mentioned that I had some "faults" since they also did a service inspection. They said the thermostat, vanos exhaust bank #1 and intake temp sensor had triggered a fault but the check engine light never came on. However, I did not mention that recently during cold starts in the morning the car will go into limp mode with a engine malfunction warning and after I turn it off and back on the engine malfunction warning will go away. Can I get some feedback if this might be due to a failing throttle actuator? Or could this be some other issue I should be worried about?
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Jerry.E90M3 Private First Class 156 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, I just brought my car over to MRF engineering and Malek mentioned that my thermostat was going bad, causing those other codes. However, I will be doing some research and calling around to see if BMW can replace my TA under that emissions warranty.
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