Engine malfunction warning

MTROUBLE93 · 08-19-2013, 04:14 PM

After driving 10 or so miles I got that on my nav screen. "Engine malfunction reduced power". The red line moved to 4k and it wouldn't allow me to go over 20 mph. I pulled over and cut the motor for 5 mins and it was all good. Check control read "all systems OK" as if nothing happened.

I've seen/read about people with this issue with a new tune but my engine software is original. Any ideas? Software problem? Didn't seem to be mechanical. Wondering if driving is okay.

jphughan · 08-19-2013, 07:01 PM

^ What he said. Buy a code reader for about $80-100, handy to have. Or get a coding cable and figure out INPA, which will allow you to read codes and do a whole lot more, though it requires a laptop and a lot more effort.

808@702 · 08-19-2013, 07:14 PM

Did it say DSC malfunction. I have that going on now. Been to the dealer three times for it. They are ordering parts from Germany. Limp mode is the worst feeling EVER!

MTROUBLE93 · 08-19-2013, 09:29 PM

I have been meaning to pick up a new one I lost the other. Also I had this before the dealer told me nothing was wrong, I'll run the codes myself thanks guys. And the DSC thing fortunately no but good luck with that, did they tell you what it was?

MTROUBLE93 · 08-22-2013, 06:07 PM

Anyone ever get fuel level sensor code? (p0461)

Also have p1209 but my code reader doesn't even know what it is... Anyone ?

metro44m3 · 08-22-2013, 07:49 PM

Sounds like you need a new fuel pressure sensor. Part number 13537614317. Search for a DIY. Looks like something you can do yourself.

Andresm3 · 08-22-2013, 09:55 PM

hi guys

my name is andres, i just got a m3 92, 2008, i just have few question

how long is recommend to wait after star the car if the car have been parking for long time?
is normal that the rmp go hi and low for few seconds b4 the car get warm up?

thanks for helping me

swhat · 08-22-2013, 10:48 PM

Why not just take it to the dealers?

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MTROUBLE93 Private First Class 9 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 09 interlagos blue M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NEWYORK iTrader: (0)	Engine malfunction warning After driving 10 or so miles I got that on my nav screen. "Engine malfunction reduced power". The red line moved to 4k and it wouldn't allow me to go over 20 mph. I pulled over and cut the motor for 5 mins and it was all good. Check control read "all systems OK" as if nothing happened. I've seen/read about people with this issue with a new tune but my engine software is original. Any ideas? Software problem? Didn't seem to be mechanical. Wondering if driving is okay.
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jphughan Brigadier General 594 Rep 4,488 Posts Drives: '16 Cayman GT4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	^ What he said. Buy a code reader for about $80-100, handy to have. Or get a coding cable and figure out INPA, which will allow you to read codes and do a whole lot more, though it requires a laptop and a lot more effort. __________________ '16 Cayman GT4 (delivery pics, comparison to E92 M3 write-up) Gone but not forgotten: '11.75 M3 E92 Le Mans \| Black Nov w/ Alum \| 6MT (owned 5/2011 - 11/2015)
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808@702 8th BMW, 520th Surfboard 494 Rep 1,215 Posts Drives: My girlfriends crazy! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nv. and Honolulu, Hi. and Seattle Wa. iTrader: (0)	Did it say DSC malfunction. I have that going on now. Been to the dealer three times for it. They are ordering parts from Germany. Limp mode is the worst feeling EVER!
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MTROUBLE93 Private First Class 9 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 09 interlagos blue M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NEWYORK iTrader: (0)	I have been meaning to pick up a new one I lost the other. Also I had this before the dealer told me nothing was wrong, I'll run the codes myself thanks guys. And the DSC thing fortunately no but good luck with that, did they tell you what it was?
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MTROUBLE93 Private First Class 9 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 09 interlagos blue M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NEWYORK iTrader: (0)	Anyone ever get fuel level sensor code? (p0461) Also have p1209 but my code reader doesn't even know what it is... Anyone ?
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08-22-2013, 07:49 PM	#6
metro44m3 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 234 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jericho, NY iTrader: (0)	Sounds like you need a new fuel pressure sensor. Part number 13537614317. Search for a DIY. Looks like something you can do yourself.
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Andresm3 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: bmw m3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: vancouver iTrader: (0)	hi guys my name is andres, i just got a m3 92, 2008, i just have few question how long is recommend to wait after star the car if the car have been parking for long time? is normal that the rmp go hi and low for few seconds b4 the car get warm up? thanks for helping me
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08-22-2013, 10:48 PM	#8
swhat Captain 127 Rep 628 Posts Drives: '11 MW E92 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Area iTrader: (1)	Why not just take it to the dealers?
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