335i 2006 engine light on but no codes

[new2thisgame 5]

Hi Team, I hope this message finds you all well,

firstly let me apologise if there is an answer to my issues in earlier threads

My engine lights come on when i gun it around 5k revs,

i do not lose power, and when i restart the car, the light is gone.  no codes on car or my cheap OBD

Known issues with my car below

• I have had the code P1553  come up a few times - still trying to narrow down on this - maybe solanoid
• battery light has come up few times now, but still starts every time 

I just cant see why the above 2 problems would turn the engine light on, when i put the peddle down.

any suggestions before i spend  $280 on diagnostic costs with an independent BMW specialist?

also i still have a warranty =)

SOS   

p.s my 335i is a thrill to drive

 

 

 

 

[aja540i 1906]

I would be taking it to BMW and getting it scanned. No point trying to guess. Have you tried ringing around a few forum sponsers for prices to get it scanned?

[Haitoman 110]

Sounds like an emissions problem that could have any number of causes.

[new2thisgame 5]

1 hour ago, Haitoman said:

Sounds like an emissions problem that could have any number of causes.

what would you suggest the next step to be?

[new2thisgame 5]

10 hours ago, new2thisgame said:

Hi Team, I hope this message finds you all well,

firstly let me apologise if there is an answer to my issues in earlier threads

My engine lights come on when i gun it around 5k revs,

i do not lose power, and when i restart the car, the light is gone.  no codes on car or my cheap OBD

Known issues with my car below

• I have had the code P1553  come up a few times - still trying to narrow down on this - maybe solanoid
• battery light has come up few times now, but still starts every time 

I just cant see why the above 2 problems would turn the engine light on, when i put the peddle down.

any suggestions before i spend  $280 on diagnostic costs with an independent BMW specialist?

also i still have a warranty =)

SOS   

p.s my 335i is a thrill to drive

 

3 hours ago, aja540i said:

I would be taking it to BMW and getting it scanned. No point trying to guess. Have you tried ringing around a few forum sponsers for prices to get it scanned?

ok cool i just saw http://botanymotorworx.co.nz/contact-us as a sponsor, will cal them this week

does anyone have a top scanner im willing to drive and meet, coffeee or beer on beer on me!

 

10 hours ago, new2thisgame said:

 

 

[Haitoman 110]

3 hours ago, new2thisgame said:

what would you suggest the next step to be?

My money is on an them finding one of the evap fault codes. Could be a hair-line crack in a pipe that you won't find without specialised equipment, or if you are lucky a fuel cap that is not sealing properly. Then again it may be something else.

[Garett 103]

I suspect you may have a camshaft ledge worn that seals the oil from leaving the vanos system at revs, once the wear a groove in the cam carrier you will need to replace the seal and the carrier. if its the intake side both the camshaft and cam carrier. 

Although there can be many issues that can cause this... above is the most common we are seeing atm.

Id book it in to be checked with a diagnostic scanner that can give you some more information on the codes coming up first.

A diagnostic scan only costs 45+gst here and you can stop in any time you like

[jin108 25]

Easiest thing to do yourself and first step would be to remove vanos solenoids and clean them 

[AllanC 4]

Hey chap - 

I use the MHD tuning android app with my n54, it pulls up any codes pretty well, happy to try it if you want to come by sometime? I'm in grey lynn. Might need to be able to reproduce the code if it's clearing it when you turn off the car.

I've just messaged the guy that makes the app to check it's not vin locked for checking codes (it's vin locked to my car for ECU flashing). He should get back to me by tomorrow morning.

Alternatively if you've got an android phone or tablet just buy an odb cable and I think the code checking part of the app is free - just download mhd tuning from the android / google play shop. Cable is from trademe here: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/tools-repair-kits/meters-testers/auction-1142954142.htm 

Sweeto!

 

Edited August 21, 2016 by AllanC

[new2thisgame 5]

8 hours ago, AllanC said:

Hey chap - 

I use the MHD tuning android app with my n54, it pulls up any codes pretty well, happy to try it if you want to come by sometime? I'm in grey lynn. Might need to be able to reproduce the code if it's clearing it when you turn off the car.

I've just messaged the guy that makes the app to check it's not vin locked for checking codes (it's vin locked to my car for ECU flashing). He should get back to me by tomorrow morning.

Alternatively if you've got an android phone or tablet just buy an odb cable and I think the code checking part of the app is free - just download mhd tuning from the android / google play shop. Cable is from trademe here: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/tools-repair-kits/meters-testers/auction-1142954142.htm 

Sweeto!

awesome mate, cheers for the feedback,  I work in Grey Lynn so anytime suitable for you is fine.  my number is 022 4585475.  and really eager to see this scan tool in action ,  I've downloaded the mhd app already.  look forward to meeting you.   Neil thanks again 

[new2thisgame 5]

16 hours ago, Garett said:

I suspect you may have a camshaft ledge worn that seals the oil from leaving the vanos system at revs, once the wear a groove in the cam carrier you will need to replace the seal and the carrier. if its the intake side both the camshaft and cam carrier. 

Although there can be many issues that can cause this... above is the most common we are seeing atm.

Id book it in to be checked with a diagnostic scanner that can give you some more information on the codes coming up first.

A diagnostic scan only costs 45+gst here and you can stop in any time you like

thanks for the offer mate,  I would of come in today...  except your out-of Auckland.. 

[new2thisgame 5]

Just now, new2thisgame said:

thanks for the offer mate,  I would of come in today...  except your out-of Auckland..  cheers  

 

[Gaz 1058]

If you have a mechanical warranty then why not get it looked at by a specialist? Depending who you are with, diagnostic costs are cover once the claim is accepted. 

[new2thisgame 5]

On 8/21/2016 at 11:55 PM, AllanC said:

Hey chap - 

I use the MHD tuning android app with my n54, it pulls up any codes pretty well, happy to try it if you want to come by sometime? I'm in grey lynn. Might need to be able to reproduce the code if it's clearing it when you turn off the car.

I've just messaged the guy that makes the app to check it's not vin locked for checking codes (it's vin locked to my car for ECU flashing). He should get back to me by tomorrow morning.

Alternatively if you've got an android phone or tablet just buy an odb cable and I think the code checking part of the app is free - just download mhd tuning from the android / google play shop. Cable is from trademe here: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/tools-repair-kits/meters-testers/auction-1142954142.htm 

Sweeto!

 

Big thanks to Allan, it was a pleasure talking to you, and thanks for you time

 

I now know 2 things 1) i have a cheap OBD   2) i have 3 error codes

30FF turbocharger charge air pressure  too l ow

2a99 crank shaft outlet camshaft correlation

3100 boost pressure control deactivation

any feedback

 

 

[new2thisgame 5]

37 minutes ago, new2thisgame said:

Big thanks to Allan, it was a pleasure talking to you, and thanks for you time

 

I now know 2 things 1) i have a cheap OBD   2) i have 3 error codes

30FF turbocharger charge air pressure  too l ow

2a99 crank shaft outlet camshaft correlation

3100 boost pressure control deactivation

any feedback

 

 

 

[BreakMyWindow 1874]

Money will need to be spent.

[AllanC 4]

Hey Neil,

Good to meet you too. Had a real quick google on the vanos stuff that relates to the 2a99 error, you could just clean the vanos solenoids to start with, clear the code and see if it comes back. If it does then get it looked at under warranty and pay the excess - If the vanos solenoids are replaced and then it's still happening then the cam ledges are worn which is what Garett said earlier.

Here's a quick youtube clip around it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIRPtA93wxw - as the guy says in that, check if your oil cap is unusually hard to pull up because of vacuum into the crankcase. 

[NakiTouring 54]

Did you get to the bottom of this one?