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09-07-2014, 05:24 PM | #221 |
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Unfortunately nobody responded on the post I wrote yesterday. Is it possible that just one or two bolts shear off, the car goes into limp mode for a few minutes and then continues to drive fine? I heard the shearing sound that everyone had described but since I am in the middle of a road trip, I can't look through all the posts as I am on the mobile app.
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09-08-2014, 10:13 AM | #222 |
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So I started my car this morning and got the half engine light and the SES light. Read the codes and got:
2D54 2C58 I cleared the codes and the 2D54 went away but the 2C58 wont. I know the 2C58 just means that building boost is disabled aka "limp mode" but the 2D54 must be the cause of that. I can't find what that code means anywhere. I assume it is vanos related but who knows. Happened on cold start with no symptoms other than maybe a little rougher idle. I didn't try driving it, just took the other car which sucks because the bimmer is supposed to be the reliable DD Click here to enlarge. Anyone know what the code means? Car is 2011 335i with 48k miles and only Cobb Stage 1 aggressive. CPO so not too worried, its just annoying.
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Just figured out what the unknown code was from the updated recall letter:
"SITUATION A rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment; the engine exhibits a loss of power; and the Service Engine Soon lamp is illuminated. One, or more of the following faults may be stored. 2D54 - VANOS, exhaust, cold start: not controllable"
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09-09-2014, 10:05 AM | #224 |
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I just got off the phone with my dealership's service department (at BMW of Minnetonka) about this.
The service manager said he has seen maybe only one car with this issue come through. They're a high-volume dealership so the odds are in our favor. It was also the service manager's opinion that I shouldn't need to worry about it but to bring the car in later when they get the parts to get it taken care of just in case, which should be in the next month or two. The recall notice also notes that most cars with the issue reported had around 40,000 miles and were built between May and July 2010. Here's the notice I'm referring to: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs...V176-8618P.pdf I'm a bit of a dork and actually read the whole thing. I actually found it pretty interesting because of the insights it offers in to their investigation process, haha. I think reading it through might give some of you more peace of mind, or depending on if your car is one that's more at risk, more worries. I haven't received a letter yet but part of that is because I just got the car late last month.
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I looked on the BMW website, and it shows no recalls for my car. It's a 2011 N55, but it's probably one of the later ones. Build date was September and it didn't sell at the dealer until after Christmas that year.
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I just tried it again, and I get the same thing? I swear that it was working like 2 days ago when I checked. So.......... I called BMW NA (the number listed), and spoke with a lady on the phone. She said that my car actually wasn't affected by the recall. I'd advise calling if the link isn't working for you. It took less than 5min total. |
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It sounds like there were 2 manufacturers of the bolts and the Xdrives seem to not be affected from what I am seeing. Engine assembled at a different plant? Not sure why, but most people with Xdrives seem to say they are not affected. rwd 335i's seem to be sprinkled, but most are affected.
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I have an xDrive, manufactured 6/2010 and both my service rep and BMW Switzerland confirmed that I need to do the VANOS prevention, unfortunately, they still don't have the parts for this.
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My build date is 06/10 and they said I definitely am part of the recall but they don't have the parts. For now I am driving around in a loaner 320i. Who knows how long it will take but I am driving the loaner like I stole it! haha At first my SA didn't realize my car is CPO and he said the investigation to determine if it is the vanos is a 7.5 hour job. Thank god I don't have to pay for this shit out of pocket! Motorwerks has been pretty good to me so far, Minnetonka is too far for me.
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Oh also, I have 48k miles and rwd. That link you posted is very interesting.
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As was mentioned in the recall letter I linked to, most reported issues seem to be with cars that have build dates between May-July 2010, so it looks like your car was in that group. So for your sake and mine, mostly yours, I hope the parts come in soon! As for Motorwerks, a friend and I had some lackluster experiences with their sales staff on separate occasions, but I'm sure their service is great! I've been very happy with BMW of Minnetonka all around, but they're also not too far for me. Best to go with what's convenient especially if the service is great after all! Gotta love the loaner vehicles too. I got a 320i loaner when my car was in to get the interior/exterior protection stuff worked up. It's a peppy little car. Speed feels on-par with the VW GTI I used to have. I still think the steering is way too light at low speeds but BMW did fix it so it's better as the car gets moving.
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