Good news for California cars with Throttle Actuator / Idle control device problems

burrbrown · 10-11-2013, 01:37 PM

Hi all,
I've got an 08 M3 with about 50k miles. I've been out of warranty for about a year and a half.
Over the past couple months my totally reliable car has had a fuel pressure sensor and module go out, and just this past week, the dreaded Throttle Actuator issue.

The good news is that the Throttle Actuator and Idle Control Device is covered under the California Emissions warranty by BMW NA! This warranty covers California cars for 7 years or 70k miles. Imagine my surprise when my SA told me this and I didn't have to pony up the costs to fix the car.

After some googling around I did find the full list of items covered by the California Emissions warranty. It's in the "Service and Warranty booklet" that came with your car. Or, you can see it on page 38 here: http://www.chapmanbmw.com/PDF/servic...ty_booklet.pdf. And what do you know, Throttle Actuator and Idle Control Device are listed.

So for those of you guys in California with Throttle Actuator or Idle Control Device problems you can get these fixed under warranty if you are under 70k miles!

mdosu · 10-11-2013, 02:01 PM

thanks for the information!! This is invaluable information! YOU da man.

thekurgan · 10-11-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

thanks for the information!! This is invaluable information!

+1, lots'o'shit covered by Cali.

happos2 · 10-11-2013, 02:05 PM

Luckies.

mdosu · 10-11-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by burrbrown

Hi all,
I've got an 08 M3 with about 50k miles. I've been out of warranty for about a year and a half.
Over the past couple months my totally reliable car has had a fuel pressure sensor and module go out, and just this past week, the dreaded Throttle Actuator issue.

The good news is that the Throttle Actuator and Idle Control Device is covered under the California Emissions warranty by BMW NA! This warranty covers California cars for 7 years or 70k miles. Imagine my surprise when my SA told me this and I didn't have to pony up the costs to fix the car.

After some googling around I did find the full list of items covered by the California Emissions warranty. It's in the "Service and Warranty booklet" that came with your car. Or, you can see it on page 38 here: http://www.chapmanbmw.com/PDF/servic...ty_booklet.pdf. And what do you know, Throttle Actuator and Idle Control Device are listed.

So for those of you guys in California with Throttle Actuator or Idle Control Device problems you can get these fixed under warranty if you are under 70k miles!

sounds like you didn't get hassled for bringing in an 2008 model while the pdf provided mentioned 2010 models?

thekurgan · 10-11-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by happos2

Luckies.

It's cuz we're already pre-fucked with only 91 octane, we gotta get a lil something back.

happos2 · 10-11-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by thekurgan

It's cuz we're already pre-fucked with only 91 octane, we gotta get a lil something back.

Haha...Fact.

mdosu · 10-11-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by thekurgan

It's cuz we're already pre-fucked with only 91 octane, we gotta get a lil something back.

you want more "pre-fucking"?

Don't forget to mention the ass-reaming of 9.3%/10.3% state income taxes we need to lube up for each year!

And for SF...9% sales tax

thekurgan · 10-11-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

"pre-fucked"?

I love how words are invented here.

Don't forget to mention the ass-reaming of 9.3%/10.3% state income taxes we need to lube up for each year!

And SF...9% sales tax

Um, yeah, goes to fix your roads lol

mdosu · 10-11-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by thekurgan

Um, yeah, goes to fix your roads lol

will they reimburse me for my busted shocks?

thekurgan · 10-11-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

will they reimburse me for my busted shocks?

Only on a Prius man, only on a Prius. Good for the environment, don't you know.

mdosu · 10-11-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by thekurgan

Only on a Prius man, only on a Prius. Good for the environment, don't you know.

i generally find putting this sticker on my M3 and driving on the HOV lanes gets me where I need to go.

thekurgan · 10-11-2013, 02:40 PM

HOV/fast lanes are the ONLY smooth roads in the bay area too. Gotta get one of those stickers.

Da Hapa · 10-11-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

i generally find putting this sticker on my M3 and driving on the HOV lanes gets me where I need to go.

Absolutely freaking awesome. If I weren't so anal about putting stuff on my car, I'd be more than half way tempted to get these made up and put on.

burrbrown · 10-11-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

sounds like you didn't get hassled for bringing in an 2008 model while the pdf provided mentioned 2010 models?

The link I provided was just for reference. All BMWs in California should have this Emissions warranty I believe (but the parts covered will vary from model to model).

burrbrown · 10-11-2013, 04:13 PM

Actually, reading further, it looks like our friends in the following states can also benefit:

*The California Emissions Control System
Limited Warranty applies to all 2010 U.S.
specification BMW vehicles sold, leased, and/or
registered in California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or
Washington.

aus · 10-11-2013, 04:17 PM

Just got the throttle actuator covered on the 335 under the same rules.

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lmendz71 · 10-11-2013, 04:36 PM

What are the symptoms if my car needs TA replacement? I'm at 33k 2008 E90. So far a very healthy car.ðŸ˜Ž

mdosu · 10-11-2013, 05:08 PM

does your car have to be registered in CA?

AdonM3 · 10-11-2013, 05:34 PM

Great info, thank you sir

burrbrown · 10-11-2013, 05:38 PM

BMW's fine print says:

The California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty applies to all 2010 U.S. specification BMW vehicles sold, leased, and/or registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington.

As for symptoms, my car went into limp mode at startup with the check engine light on and had the following errors showing in the iDrive:
- Engine Malfunction! reduced power...
- Increased emissions
- DSC malfunction
- DBC malfunction
- Start off assistance inactive

mdosu · 10-11-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by burrbrown

BMW's fine print says:

The California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty applies to all 2010 U.S. specification BMW vehicles sold, leased, and/or registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington.

As for symptoms, my car went into limp mode at startup with the check engine light on and had the following errors showing in the iDrive:
- Engine Malfunction! reduced power...
- Increased emissions
- DSC malfunction
- DBC malfunction
- Start off assistance inactive

thanks again.

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burrbrown New Member 8 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Good news for California cars with Throttle Actuator / Idle control device problems Hi all, I've got an 08 M3 with about 50k miles. I've been out of warranty for about a year and a half. Over the past couple months my totally reliable car has had a fuel pressure sensor and module go out, and just this past week, the dreaded Throttle Actuator issue. The good news is that the Throttle Actuator and Idle Control Device is covered under the California Emissions warranty by BMW NA! This warranty covers California cars for 7 years or 70k miles. Imagine my surprise when my SA told me this and I didn't have to pony up the costs to fix the car. After some googling around I did find the full list of items covered by the California Emissions warranty. It's in the "Service and Warranty booklet" that came with your car. Or, you can see it on page 38 here: http://www.chapmanbmw.com/PDF/servic...ty_booklet.pdf. And what do you know, Throttle Actuator and Idle Control Device are listed. So for those of you guys in California with Throttle Actuator or Idle Control Device problems you can get these fixed under warranty if you are under 70k miles!
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burrbrown New Member 8 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Actually, reading further, it looks like our friends in the following states can also benefit: *The California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty applies to all 2010 U.S. specification BMW vehicles sold, leased, and/or registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington.
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aus Major General 1029 Rep 9,093 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Just got the throttle actuator covered on the 335 under the same rules. . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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lmendz71 Private First Class 60 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Interlagos Blue Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CA,USA iTrader: (0)	What are the symptoms if my car needs TA replacement? I'm at 33k 2008 E90. So far a very healthy car.ðŸ˜Ž
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mdosu Banned 370 Rep 8,495 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	does your car have to be registered in CA?
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AdonM3 First Lieutenant 138 Rep 331 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Great info, thank you sir
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burrbrown New Member 8 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	BMW's fine print says: The California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty applies to all 2010 U.S. specification BMW vehicles sold, leased, and/or registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington. As for symptoms, my car went into limp mode at startup with the check engine light on and had the following errors showing in the iDrive: - Engine Malfunction! reduced power... - Increased emissions - DSC malfunction - DBC malfunction - Start off assistance inactive
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