What have you done with or to your M3 today?

XKxRome0ox · 03-16-2023, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvictormp

Throttle Actuator?

replaced at around 68k miles
currently at 102k miles
the TA units were rebuilt with "upgraded" parts so supposed to last longer

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamasM3e93

Had similar right after I bought the e90. It was a loose battery terminal raising all sorts of heck with the car’s electronics, giving me intermittent dsc warnings, the screen rebooting, etc. Couple turns with a 10mm wrench, all gone. But in my research others had similar with a dying battery. So would start there.

battery is only 2 years old (installed and coded on March 11, 2021) but most signs seem to point to a battery issue
I didn't notice anything loose but I will check it again and also test the voltage

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BAT9849

this is the battery I installed. has 36 month replacement so if it's just the battery, that would be GREAT

Donut Lord · 03-16-2023, 10:10 PM

Took it for a drive for the first time in a month.

ez2c · 03-17-2023, 01:24 AM

Changed from bright white to Lux Gold angel eyes on my frozen silver and loving it. Also color matched reflectors

jvictormp · 03-17-2023, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

replaced at around 68k miles
currently at 102k miles
the TA units were rebuilt with "upgraded" parts so supposed to last longer

What intrigues me is that it only threw code for bank B throttle actuator, not bank A.

If it's that, I think TA-rebuilders offer lifetime warranty, you'd only have to spend the shipping value and wait some days (or weeks) letting the car sit in the garage.

But yes, it's easier to test battery first, I'd definitely do that.

CamasM3e93 · 03-17-2023, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BAT9849

this is the battery I installed. has 36 month replacement so if it's just the battery, that would be GREAT

I’ve not experienced a throttle actuator failure, does it include a dsc failure warning?

That battery you installed should be fine unless….you didn’t register it, a process telling the car electronically that it has a new battery. Otherwise you’ll toast the battery in 2-3 years and these problems are right on schedule.

If battery was registered and terminals tight, check the ground cable which can corrode. Scan the alternator. There’s also a small wired device on the battery that can go bad- someone chime in before my brain gets enough caffeine.

XKxRome0ox · 03-17-2023, 11:01 PM

UGH
so i went to autozone to test the battery - immediately showed Battery health - FAIL
so i went to NAPA Auto to try to get a replacement under warranty. the local NAPA Auto was an independent shop so they would not replace my battery with just my online order receipt - I needed the PAPER INVOICE that I signed when I picked up the battery ...
from 2 years ago
wtf
so I call the corporate owned Napa Auto and confirm that they can replace my battery under warranty without a paper copy
take out the battery (anyone who's done this knows what a pain in the ass it is)
borrowed a friend's car and drove 30 minutes to the Napa corporate store
tested with 2 different testers and battery is GOOD
wtf??
i stopped by an O'Reilly's to test one more time - battery GOOD
so i drove back and just put the battery back. after driving around a bit, entered limp mode again

what a waste of 5 hours to achieve nothing other than to find out that the battery is not the culprit

battery voltage is fluctuating from 13.4 to 14.2v but mostly under 14v

most likely need to replace Voltage Regulator? how difficult of a job is that?

GnomeChild · 03-18-2023, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ez2c

Changed from bright white to Lux Gold angel eyes on my frozen silver and loving it. Also color matched reflectors

damn that looks pretty clean

I have always been particular on yellow Angels to make them pop a little more especially on older models (ran stock bulbs in my e39). Not sure if e9x are "too modern" for yellows or "too old" for bright white to be appropriate, like on the new models. I won't be making the change anytime soon since I just upgraded to White 189s but good to see someone has done the yellow

jvictormp · 03-18-2023, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

battery voltage is fluctuating from 13.4 to 14.2v but mostly under 14v

most likely need to replace Voltage Regulator? how difficult of a job is that?

that's normal.

the car manages the voltage to prevent battery from overload, what would reduce its lifespam.

it's not like a simple alternator that keeps full power fulltime.

I had a voltage regulator failure once. battery died while car was running (luckly I had just arrived at home). then charged again at 14.5, sometimes 15.5v, then intermitently coming to 12v~12.5v. that's an alternator coming off.

changed the regulator, never had those intermitent problems again. but some other problem happened to the alternator that made me replace it entirely.

so...

I guess your culprit is the TA bank B.

jvictormp · 03-18-2023, 03:39 AM

by the way, feel bad about your journey today. PITA.

about the voltage regulator job, it's not hard.

definitely fine if you have a lift and some socket extensions.

little hard if you don't.

but I wouldn't bet on that.

ez2c · 03-18-2023, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GnomeChild

damn that looks pretty clean

I have always been particular on yellow Angels to make them pop a little more especially on older models (ran stock bulbs in my e39). Not sure if e9x are "too modern" for yellows or "too old" for bright white to be appropriate, like on the new models. I won't be making the change anytime soon since I just upgraded to White 189s but good to see someone has done the yellow

What I like most is it matches perfectly with the amber turn signal. Definitely looks clean and quite honeslty, pics don't even do justice.

Bmwdeven · 03-18-2023, 09:55 PM

Installed a new to me, AZ auto alcantara steering wheel!! Completely transformed the car’s interior for me. I think hard enough it’s almost a GT3

spammysammich · 03-19-2023, 08:25 PM

Finished up my Fall Line DCT pan install and pulled the spacers off because I was getting too much rub up front. While I was in there I changed the jet pump, suction and pressure filters and associated o-rings. 6.25L of LiquiMoly DCT fluid no leaks. My pressure filter cap o-ring was completely flat.

PandaM3 · 03-20-2023, 01:59 AM

Clay’d, iron decontaminated, and polished my car to get it ready to replace the 10 year old paint protection film. Then coated the car and wheels with Adams Advanced Graphene coating.

XKxRome0ox · 03-20-2023, 02:02 PM

is Mpowermotorsports.org out of business?
purchased my throttle actuators from them. looks like that lifetime warranty is worthless now

wyatth · 03-20-2023, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

is Mpowermotorsports.org out of business?
purchased my throttle actuators from them. looks like that lifetime warranty is worthless now

https://europowermotorsports.com/

I think they rebranded, likely due to the IP infringement of their original name.

XKxRome0ox · 03-20-2023, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyatth

https://europowermotorsports.com/

I think they rebranded, likely due to the IP infringement of their original name.

yes, Majdi messaged me after i responded to a post on an M3 group on facebook. they are sending me a replacement tomorrow

XKxRome0ox · 03-20-2023, 06:57 PM

Which side is Bank 1 and Bank 2???????????????

Bank 1 = passenger side?
Bank 2 = driver side?

spammysammich · 03-20-2023, 09:27 PM

Didn’t really want to drive it in the rain but I had to do a shakedown test of the transmission mod. But good ol Washington state in the spring …
300 mile test run to Pullman for work and so far so good. Mid way across Snoqualmie hear the BMW death “bling” sound and my heart froze.

Turns out it was 37f out and she was warning me of winter conditions. I need to code that goddamn chime off or something. I hear that in my nightmares

B8bydesign · 03-20-2023, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

Which side is Bank 1 and Bank 2???????????????

Bank 1 = passenger side?
Bank 2 = driver side?

Correct, Bank 1 is passenger side and Bank 2 is driver side.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spammysammich

Mid way across Snoqualmie heat the BMW death “bling” sound and my heart froze.

Turns out it was 37f out and she was warning me of winter conditions. I need to code that goddamn chime off or something. I hear that in my nightmares

Gets me every time.

PACarGuy · 03-21-2023, 10:15 AM

Did some "get ready for spring" stuff before I can actually turn the outside hoses back on for good.

Dropped off two of my ZCP wheels to get some curb rash removed and refinished
Hand polished the wood dash trim to remove scratches
Vacuumed the interior and shampooed my floor mats
Did some leather dye touch up on my driver seat and conditioned the leather

Can't wait to give her a good spring bath!

spammysammich · 03-21-2023, 11:18 AM

PACarGuy what dye did you use? My bolsters could use a touch up.

PACarGuy · 03-21-2023, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spammysammich

PACarGuy what dye did you use? My bolsters could use a touch up.

This stuff: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Surprisingly good match to the factory leather.

I had also tried this stuff https://bespokeleathering.com/produc...ed-repair-dye/ but found it to be a bit too glossy, and not matte enough.

03-16-2023, 10:10 PM	#20286
Donut Lord Do Donuts 298 Rep 200 Posts Drives: '12 BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	Took it for a drive for the first time in a month.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-17-2023, 01:24 AM	#20287
ez2c Private First Class 150 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 Frozen silver Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Changed from bright white to Lux Gold angel eyes on my frozen silver and loving it. Also color matched reflectors Attached Images
	Appreciate 5 jvictormp896.00 XKxRome0ox1587.50 B8bydesign683.00 VR1638.00 94jedi830.00 Quote

03-17-2023, 11:01 PM	#20290
XKxRome0ox e90noob 1588 Rep 1,862 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	UGH so i went to autozone to test the battery - immediately showed Battery health - FAIL so i went to NAPA Auto to try to get a replacement under warranty. the local NAPA Auto was an independent shop so they would not replace my battery with just my online order receipt - I needed the PAPER INVOICE that I signed when I picked up the battery ... from 2 years ago wtf so I call the corporate owned Napa Auto and confirm that they can replace my battery under warranty without a paper copy take out the battery (anyone who's done this knows what a pain in the ass it is) borrowed a friend's car and drove 30 minutes to the Napa corporate store tested with 2 different testers and battery is GOOD wtf?? i stopped by an O'Reilly's to test one more time - battery GOOD so i drove back and just put the battery back. after driving around a bit, entered limp mode again what a waste of 5 hours to achieve nothing other than to find out that the battery is not the culprit battery voltage is fluctuating from 13.4 to 14.2v but mostly under 14v most likely need to replace Voltage Regulator? how difficult of a job is that? __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-18-2023, 03:39 AM	#20293
jvictormp Captain 896 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E92 6MT Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Brazil iTrader: (0)	by the way, feel bad about your journey today. PITA. about the voltage regulator job, it's not hard. definitely fine if you have a lift and some socket extensions. little hard if you don't. but I wouldn't bet on that.
	Appreciate 1 XKxRome0ox1587.50 Quote

03-18-2023, 09:55 PM	#20295
Bmwdeven Second Lieutenant 191 Rep 295 Posts Drives: Bmw e92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Covina ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Installed a new to me, AZ auto alcantara steering wheel!! Completely transformed the car’s interior for me. I think hard enough it’s almost a GT3 Attached Images
	Appreciate 4 mikepale6039.50 94jedi830.00 SnohoRaptor534.50 12M331.50 Quote

03-19-2023, 08:25 PM	#20296
spammysammich Major 1588 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Dakar Yellow II Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Edmonds, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [10.00]	Finished up my Fall Line DCT pan install and pulled the spacers off because I was getting too much rub up front. While I was in there I changed the jet pump, suction and pressure filters and associated o-rings. 6.25L of LiquiMoly DCT fluid no leaks. My pressure filter cap o-ring was completely flat. Attached Images
	Appreciate 9 Vedubin01942.50 SnohoRaptor534.50 wyatth3548.50 jvictormp896.00 CamasM3e933185.00 ATLIEN549.00 PACarGuy683.50 NiBe456.00 DrFerry6730.00 Quote

03-20-2023, 01:59 AM	#20297
PandaM3 Captain 470 Rep 988 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (6)	Clay’d, iron decontaminated, and polished my car to get it ready to replace the 10 year old paint protection film. Then coated the car and wheels with Adams Advanced Graphene coating. Attached Images
	Appreciate 14 Vedubin01942.50 SnohoRaptor534.50 mym3adventures173.00 wyatth3548.50 jvictormp896.00 VonB1119.00 AceBeezy296.00 PACarGuy683.50 jun_e92140.50 ES BMW67.50 NiBe456.00 Dpc2u11503.00 DrFerry6730.00 Blindside_1376712.50 Quote

03-20-2023, 02:02 PM	#20298
XKxRome0ox e90noob 1588 Rep 1,862 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	is Mpowermotorsports.org out of business? purchased my throttle actuators from them. looks like that lifetime warranty is worthless now __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-20-2023, 06:57 PM	#20301
XKxRome0ox e90noob 1588 Rep 1,862 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	Which side is Bank 1 and Bank 2??????????????? Bank 1 = passenger side? Bank 2 = driver side? __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22 Last edited by XKxRome0ox; 03-20-2023 at 07:04 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-20-2023, 09:27 PM	#20302
spammysammich Major 1588 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Dakar Yellow II Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Edmonds, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [10.00]	Didn’t really want to drive it in the rain but I had to do a shakedown test of the transmission mod. But good ol Washington state in the spring … 300 mile test run to Pullman for work and so far so good. Mid way across Snoqualmie hear the BMW death “bling” sound and my heart froze. Turns out it was 37f out and she was warning me of winter conditions. I need to code that goddamn chime off or something. I hear that in my nightmares Attached Images
	Appreciate 15 B8bydesign683.00 XKxRome0ox1587.50 wyatth3548.50 jd501371.00 Ajolives922.00 jvictormp896.00 PACarGuy683.50 SnohoRaptor534.50 jun_e92140.50 NiBe456.00 DrFerry6730.00 Scharbag2631.00 W///7507.50 BMWWorld234.50 mjn771072.50 Quote

03-21-2023, 10:15 AM	#20304
PACarGuy Captain 684 Rep 973 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Philly burbs, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 E92 M3 [8.33] 2019 G01 X3 (wife's) [0.00]	Did some "get ready for spring" stuff before I can actually turn the outside hoses back on for good. Dropped off two of my ZCP wheels to get some curb rash removed and refinished Hand polished the wood dash trim to remove scratches Vacuumed the interior and shampooed my floor mats Did some leather dye touch up on my driver seat and conditioned the leather Can't wait to give her a good spring bath! Attached Images __________________ 2012 E92 M3 \| ZCP \| DCT \| Space Grey Metallic \| Black Novillo \| BE/ARP \| MPE V2 \| AA green filter \|BMW CF Rear Spoiler, RW Carbon Diffuser, CF Front Splitters \| DTEC 160W Angel Eyes Last edited by PACarGuy; 03-21-2023 at 10:47 AM..
	Appreciate 5 spammysammich1588.00 wyatth3548.50 jvictormp896.00 NiBe456.00 DrFerry6730.00 Quote

03-21-2023, 11:18 AM	#20305
spammysammich Major 1588 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Dakar Yellow II Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Edmonds, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [10.00]	PACarGuy what dye did you use? My bolsters could use a touch up.
	Appreciate 0 Quote