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11-17-2008, 07:09 PM | #1 |
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New Issue: Idle Control Valve
So, in another post (and like others) I reported how my EDC, Power, and DSC buttons occasionally flip out - i.e. sometimes they light out of pattern, shut off on their own, or change from a cold start. As reported in that post, the dealer could not replicate it and it seemed gone.
Two weeks ago, from a cold start, I begin adjusting my Power and EDC buttons and my dash lights up - Engine Service Required, Brake Light (lit yellow), and DSC off light. Thought it was the same issue, so I went straight to my dealer - which is less than 1.5 miles from work. Data pulled form the key had 4 messages - Engine Malfunction, DSC Malfunction, Reduced Engine Output, and 'Drive Carefully'. Without diving into it, my service advisor (and the Service Manager) thought it was the DSC on its own. Per their experience, they've seen M3's go into fail-safe mode when any part of that system fails (which IIRC includes TPS, DSC, and ABS) - no big deal, at least we thought at that point. Next day, I get the report that the DSC wasn't the issue and they're looking into it further. After a few hours, I check in and now a Field Engineer is in the loop...cool. After DSC was ruled out, they started looking at the ECU - thought being there was a bug that (as reported in another post) would be cured with a reflash. Following day, turns out that wasn't the issue. So, the local tech and the Field Engineer start digging deeper - per my service advisor, the next point in the diagnostics was to look at the intake tract. As such, they took the intake manifold off and looked at each throttle body and scoped each valve to make sure there was no obstructions. Next day, all clear - no obstructions. Following that procedure, the car was diagnosed with a faulty Idle Control Valve. So, being the first reported incident of a faulty Idle Control Valve (which I wasn't able to see, but is said to sit right below the intake manifold), I'm in queue to receive one straight from Germany. Unfortunately though, per the Tech and Engineer, BMW has to yank one off a car that is yet to be built - which puts the lead time to 2.5 weeks. All that said, I just wanted to get this out there for anyone who has seen/experienced the same issue - e.g. erratic Power, EDC, and DSC 'behavior'. Also, this is purely informational - I am not saying that my root cause will be the same as yours, that is for your local Tech/Field Engineer to say. Lastly, though I'm bummed that I won't have my car for a while, I understand that these things happen and my Service Advisor/Service Manager have been great through the whole thing. Not to mention, the Tech (and by proxy, the Field Engineer), have been very forthcoming throughout the whole experience. Luckily, I'm out of town during the majority of the fix time...so no big loss on my part. Anyway, sorry for the long post and hope my experience helps someone. -Rich |
11-17-2008, 08:01 PM | #3 |
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Heh, a Toyota Corolla - from Enterprise, my choice. Considering that I came in unscheduled and in a panic, I felt lucky to get anything more than a ride home. When I get back though (on a Saturday), they've scheduled me in one of their fleet cars out.
Trust me, though my car is down I'll be happy in most anything with a roundel on it. =) -Rich |
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11-17-2008, 08:45 PM | #4 |
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You know, for the last 10 years or so I have been on a steady diet of 5 series. I am always very impressed at how well the stripper 3 series (325, 328) would drive. Exceptionally nimble and tossable. Some day, I swear I'm going to buy the smallest (read lightest) engine 3 series with vinyl seats, a stick and no options other than a sport suspension.
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Sucks to hear Rich! At least you're outta town like you said. Well, you could've called me to give you a ride home if they didn't have a loaner for you! Hope it works out & keep me updated mang.
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