 |
|
 |
|
|
|
| 01-02-2012, 05:37 PM | #1 |
|
Private First Class
 7
Rep 104
Posts |
Enjoyable even in "limp" mode
Half way up a local mountain, for our holiday trip, the DSC warning light came on. The car went into "limp" mode, with the redline dropping to around 5k. The power was reduced significantly, but I didn't see a reason to turn around and head home. I didn't push it, but on the highway coming home, the car cruised at 70mph, far from limping.
I took the car to the dealership this morning, and the problem was found to be the intake manifold pressure sensor. I guess there is no fault code/warning light for this one! The dealer ordered the part and returned my car to me in the meantime. I will take it easy until I get it switched out. I also advised them that the windshield washer fluid light came on, and they found the "washer pump seal leaking". Per the service write up, they "removed left front tire and inner fender well, removed washer pump, replaced seal, reinstalled pump, fender well trim and wheel..." (all in less than 3 hours!) I have had nothing but great service from Shelly BMW, and I didn't turn down the offer to wash my car (despite nightmares others have reported). I usually wash my own baby, but they did a better job than I have ever done! My 2008 with 37k looks brand new! Nice that all of these minor "gremlins" are being taken care of before my car goes out of warranty in September. Happy New Year! |
| 01-02-2012, 07:07 PM | #3 | |
|
Happy Camper
612
Rep 7,869
Posts
Drives: C63 AMG & 280 SL on Weekends :
Join Date: May 2010
Location: GTA, Ontario - Canada
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 1969 Restored Merce ... [7.50]
2011 M3 Coupe TRADED [7.34] 1987 BMW 535is [1.00] Cars from the Past [6.50] The ///M3 Engine S65 [9.59] |
Quote:
So yes pay attention to them there limp modes 
__________________
Cheers, Rolf-Dieter
 Life will take us to some interesting places, fortunately The ///M3 will too with a many of us know this very well, now my C6.3 AMG with 487 HP does it too ---> Click here for some good stuff I found |
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-02-2012, 07:10 PM | #4 | |
|
Happy Camper
612
Rep 7,869
Posts
Drives: C63 AMG & 280 SL on Weekends :
Join Date: May 2010
Location: GTA, Ontario - Canada
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 1969 Restored Merce ... [7.50]
2011 M3 Coupe TRADED [7.34] 1987 BMW 535is [1.00] Cars from the Past [6.50] The ///M3 Engine S65 [9.59] |
Quote:
__________________
Cheers, Rolf-Dieter
Life will take us to some interesting places, fortunately The ///M3 will too with a many of us know this very well, now my C6.3 AMG with 487 HP does it too ---> Click here for some good stuff I found |
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-02-2012, 10:04 PM | #5 | |
|
Colonel
 
87
Rep 2,464
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2011 MINI Cooper S
previous cars: E92 M3, Z4MC, Z4 Roadster, E36 328 Sedan |
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
