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impossiblesrock · 02-01-2013, 03:50 AM

Experienced this twice today. I picked up my 335i msport yesterday with 100 miles on it due to a dealer transfer. Also car is pulling to the right and vibrates slightly from 40-60 mph. I am in love with the car but these problems are nerve-racking for the 2nd day.

DarkTrigger · 02-01-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by impossiblesrock

Experienced this twice today. I picked up my 335i msport yesterday with 100 miles on it due to a dealer transfer. Also car is pulling to the right and vibrates slightly from 40-60 mph. I am in love with the car but these problems are nerve-racking for the 2nd day.

That's unfortunate. Just bring it in and they'll replace the aux. electric cooling fan. Should have the faults in the ECU. My car pulls to the right too, but someone was saying that all BMW's pull to the right for some reason. Vibration problem, did you get the DHP with VSS?

ES_TRADER · 02-01-2013, 07:53 PM

I haven't had the fan issue since 800 miles ago but yesterday driving all day in 80deg temps I noticed that the oil temp gauge was reading at the quarter mark between 160 and 250. All my other n55s go a hair to he left of 250 unless it is over 100 degree heat. I was expecting the fan to come on but nothing. No dead throttle but in comfort mode when I floored it without hitting the kickdown button, I noticed there was maybe a 1 second lag before the car took off...maybe just turbo lag in comfort mode? Or less throttle response? Sport mode seemed fine

I hope the previous fan faults are still stored because I think I'll take it in in a few weeks

NordicBob · 02-02-2013, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by NordicBob

UPDATE: Our car was brought to our local BMW dealer today to check out our problem. They are keeping it overnight. It has performed flawlessly since I originally posted my problem. Our car now has 1278 miles on it now.

I will post what our dealer finds, if anything, once we get our car back.

BTW, I am new to this forum but not new to BMW. I really appreciate forums such as these to learn and share our experiences about "The Ultimate Driving Machine."

Bob

UPDATE:

Our dealer found a fault code and replaced the "cooling fan" earlier this week. Only happened once, but our dealer said that they did not want to take any chances so they ordered the part and replaced it under warranty.

DarkTrigger · 02-02-2013, 03:45 PM

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UPDATE:

Our dealer found a fault code and replaced the "cooling fan" earlier this week. Only happened once, but our dealer said that they did not want to take any chances so they ordered the part and replaced it under warranty.

Nice. Seems like there needs to be a recall!

impossiblesrock · 02-02-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkTrigger

That's unfortunate. Just bring it in and they'll replace the aux. electric cooling fan. Should have the faults in the ECU. My car pulls to the right too, but someone was saying that all BMW's pull to the right for some reason. Vibration problem, did you get the DHP with VSS?

Yeah I got the DHP. I like it but it definitely takes some getting used to. My car is at the dealer right now and told them what's wrong and what I've read here so hopefully they figure it out . They're also doing alignment and balancing the tires.

ybbiz34 · 02-06-2013, 07:46 PM

My electric cooling fan has been bitten the dust twice.

I just got a call from my SA yesterday. He said the culprit was a faulty relay.

He also said that the car needed a new water pump.

I'm currently waiting for one to be delivered from Germany. Cruising around in a F30 328i base model at the moment. I really believe that the F30 328i is a huge improvement over the E90 version. JMHO.

snowghost · 02-20-2013, 12:16 PM

Happened this morning. Aux fan already replaced once at around 1000 miles mid January. Have 3k on it now. This is BS!

I guess I'll wait and see if it happens again before taking it in.

ES_TRADER · 02-20-2013, 03:37 PM

is there a bulletin on this? finally took mine in today for the fan on max and dead throttle. about the 6th time its happened so i caved and went in. will post the results

snowghost · 02-20-2013, 03:43 PM

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is there a bulletin on this? finally took mine in today for the fan on max and dead throttle. about the 6th time its happened so i caved and went in. will post the results

I don't know, but I left a message with my SA to do some research before I bring it in again. Seems unlikely the aux fan would fail again in one month.

marseille82 · 02-20-2013, 04:33 PM

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I don't know, but I left a message with my SA to do some research before I bring it in again. Seems unlikely the aux fan would fail again in one month.

This is crazy. Just read the whole thread and kind of worried since I also have Msport. 4500 miles, but have not experienced the issue yet.

ES_TRADER · 02-23-2013, 10:17 PM

UPDATE:
Car fixed, dealer scanned car, found codes, didn't know what to do, PUMA'd it, replaced the relay, Whatever that that is.

Whoever has this issue I urge you to bring it in and have them scan it. At least get the issue documented. Gl

I haven't driven the car yet so I can't report if this is really resolved. Time will tell I guess. Will report back on this thread if it pops up again.

snowghost · 03-01-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ES_TRADER

UPDATE:
Car fixed, dealer scanned car, found codes, didn't know what to do, PUMA'd it, replaced the relay, Whatever that that is.

Whoever has this issue I urge you to bring it in and have them scan it. At least get the issue documented. Gl

I haven't driven the car yet so I can't report if this is really resolved. Time will tell I guess. Will report back on this thread if it pops up again.

Mine is still in the shop and they say the fault code is that same as the first time and are waiting to hear from BMW about what to do next instead of replacing the aux fan again. I kept saying "relay", but it falls on deaf ears. This is really BS.

ybbiz34 · 03-02-2013, 08:50 PM

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Mine is still in the shop and they say the fault code is that same as the first time and are waiting to hear from BMW about what to do next instead of replacing the aux fan again. I kept saying "relay", but it falls on deaf ears. This is really BS.

That's frustrating.

Welp. It happened . . . again.

BMW has replaced my electric cooling fan twice. They have replaced my relay and water pump.

Yesterday, my electric cooling fan crapped out for the third time.

Good thing my replacement is awaiting a shipping vessel.

DarkTrigger · 03-03-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ybbiz34

That's frustrating.

Welp. It happened . . . again.

BMW has replaced my electric cooling fan twice. They have replaced my relay and water pump.

Yesterday, my electric cooling fan crapped out for the third time.

Good thing my replacement is awaiting a shipping vessel.

How many miles do you have on it now?

I've only had that one electric cooling fan replaced at 3,000 miles, I'm at 5,000 miles now. It hasn't gone into limp mode since, knock on wood.

M3takesNYC · 03-03-2013, 08:21 PM

Limp mode problems again! So even with HPFP fixed apparently now its a different issue! I was sure bmw would absolutely guarentee no limp mode problems given the fiasco with the e90 335s. Shocking.

Doesn't bode well for the turbo m3 coming up. You can hate on the S65 V8 but man is it bullet proof in 100 degree track use all day long and that says something to me.

Driving on the roads at 80 and the car is in limp? Imagine on a track this thing will be obliterated

snowghost · 03-03-2013, 08:57 PM

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Limp mode problems again! So even with HPFP fixed apparently now its a different issue! I was sure bmw would absolutely guarentee no limp mode problems given the fiasco with the e90 335s. Shocking.

Doesn't bode well for the turbo m3 coming up. You can hate on the S65 V8 but man is it bullet proof in 100 degree track use all day long and that says something to me.

Driving on the roads at 80 and the car is in limp? Imagine on a track this thing will be obliterated

Dangerous. Serious liability. IIRC the 7s had something similar, around the time of the Bangle Butt.

ybbiz34 · 03-03-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkTrigger

How many miles do you have on it now?

I've only had that one electric cooling fan replaced at 3,000 miles, I'm at 5,000 miles now. It hasn't gone into limp mode since, knock on wood.

6,000 miles.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

M3takesNYC · 03-03-2013, 11:03 PM

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Dangerous. Serious liability. IIRC the 7s had something similar, around the time of the Bangle Butt.

what are you talking about? In the old V8 engine? Not sure what you are bringing up

fafs · 03-03-2013, 11:47 PM

Not good news for someone taking delivery of a 335 mSport this week...

snowghost · 03-04-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ybbiz34

That's frustrating.

Welp. It happened . . . again.

BMW has replaced my electric cooling fan twice. They have replaced my relay and water pump.

Yesterday, my electric cooling fan crapped out for the third time.

Good thing my replacement is awaiting a shipping vessel.

BMW engineers told the dealer to road test, check some wiring and see if any more faults. So now they're releasing back to me without anything done for the last limp mode.

I phoned BMWNA and said I'm picking up the car but if it happens again we are going to talk about a replacement.

shivaswrath · 03-04-2013, 10:30 PM

For the most expensive line this is embarrassing for bmwna.
And what's holding up the bloody PPK!
Ack, would they figure it out already.

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ybbiz34 Moderator Drives: 2013 F30 M Sport 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,062 iTrader: (0)	My electric cooling fan has been bitten the dust twice. I just got a call from my SA yesterday. He said the culprit was a faulty relay. He also said that the car needed a new water pump. I'm currently waiting for one to be delivered from Germany. Cruising around in a F30 328i base model at the moment. I really believe that the F30 328i is a huge improvement over the E90 version. JMHO. __________________ ///M Performance Exhaust; Power Kit; Rear Carbon Fiber Spoiler; Brakes; etc.

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snowghost Lieutenant Drives: '13 335i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 477 iTrader: (0)	Limp Mode Once Again Happened this morning. Aux fan already replaced once at around 1000 miles mid January. Have 3k on it now. This is BS! I guess I'll wait and see if it happens again before taking it in. __________________ F30 Sapphire Black 335i 6MT\|2PE\|4AB\|LCSW\|ZMM\|ZPP\|ZCW\|ZDA\|ZDB\|ZTP\|415\|688 Previously - E46 M3, E39 530i, E46 325i

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shivaswrath Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 1,992 iTrader: (2)	For the most expensive line this is embarrassing for bmwna. And what's holding up the bloody PPK! Ack, would they figure it out already. __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com 335i brakes FS!

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02-01-2013, 03:50 AM	#89
impossiblesrock Registered Drives: 2013 335i msport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Experienced this twice today. I picked up my 335i msport yesterday with 100 miles on it due to a dealer transfer. Also car is pulling to the right and vibrates slightly from 40-60 mph. I am in love with the car but these problems are nerve-racking for the 2nd day.

02-01-2013, 07:53 PM	#91
ES_TRADER Colonel Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 328i E92 [5.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [0.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [5.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	I haven't had the fan issue since 800 miles ago but yesterday driving all day in 80deg temps I noticed that the oil temp gauge was reading at the quarter mark between 160 and 250. All my other n55s go a hair to he left of 250 unless it is over 100 degree heat. I was expecting the fan to come on but nothing. No dead throttle but in comfort mode when I floored it without hitting the kickdown button, I noticed there was maybe a 1 second lag before the car took off...maybe just turbo lag in comfort mode? Or less throttle response? Sport mode seemed fine I hope the previous fan faults are still stored because I think I'll take it in in a few weeks

02-20-2013, 03:37 PM	#97
ES_TRADER Colonel Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 328i E92 [5.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [0.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [5.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	is there a bulletin on this? finally took mine in today for the fan on max and dead throttle. about the 6th time its happened so i caved and went in. will post the results

02-23-2013, 10:17 PM	#100
ES_TRADER Colonel Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 328i E92 [5.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [0.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [5.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	UPDATE: Car fixed, dealer scanned car, found codes, didn't know what to do, PUMA'd it, replaced the relay, Whatever that that is. Whoever has this issue I urge you to bring it in and have them scan it. At least get the issue documented. Gl I haven't driven the car yet so I can't report if this is really resolved. Time will tell I guess. Will report back on this thread if it pops up again.

03-03-2013, 08:21 PM	#104
M3takesNYC Banned Drives: m3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 426 iTrader: (0)	Limp mode problems again! So even with HPFP fixed apparently now its a different issue! I was sure bmw would absolutely guarentee no limp mode problems given the fiasco with the e90 335s. Shocking. Doesn't bode well for the turbo m3 coming up. You can hate on the S65 V8 but man is it bullet proof in 100 degree track use all day long and that says something to me. Driving on the roads at 80 and the car is in limp? Imagine on a track this thing will be obliterated

03-03-2013, 11:47 PM	#108
fafs First time Bimmer Drives: 2013 335i EBII M Sport XDrive Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Dakota - USA Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	Not good news for someone taking delivery of a 335 mSport this week...