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ok well my 318 won't go past 15 mph and i have no clue what could be the problem, it goes onto second gear but it doesn't seem to have enough power to go past 15. im just wondering if anyone could help me figure out the problem |  |  | | 09-05-2009, 08:10 PM | #2 | | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: alaska Posts: 8 |
plugged cat? | | | | | 09-05-2009, 08:13 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: detroit Posts: 157 |
Is this RPM or speed based? Do you have a manual or auto box?? | | | | | 09-05-2009, 08:23 PM | #4 | | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 |
Sounds like it's in "limp mode". | | | | | 09-05-2009, 08:36 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: çî†ÿ øf åNgëL§, CA Posts: 5,314 |
Ill give you $16.99 for your car. I mean, it's on the for sale section and you didn't give a sale price. So thats my OBO. LMK. | | | | | 09-05-2009, 11:00 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 874 |
Quote: Originally Posted by cooljess76  Sounds like it's in "limp mode". | wth is that.. i dont know much about cars.. this is my first car so i need like major help | | | | | 09-05-2009, 11:57 PM | #7 | | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 |
Quote: Originally Posted by trikzta wth is that.. i dont know much about cars.. this is my first car so i need like major help | I just looked in the owners manual and couldn't find anything on limp mode. I know other e36's have it, not sure if the ti does or not. Is your car an automatic? Automatics have a transmission computer and if there's a malfunction it can cause the car to go into whats called "limp mode". This mode protects the vehicle from further damage by restricting power allowing the driver to safely limp the car off of the highway. Again, I'm not sure if the ti is equipped with such a feature, just something that popped into my head. Are there any lights illuminated on your instrument cluster? | | | | | 09-06-2009, 02:13 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 874 |
Quote: Originally Posted by cooljess76 I just looked in the owners manual and couldn't find anything on limp mode. I know other e36's have it, not sure if the ti does or not. Is your car an automatic? Automatics have a transmission computer and if there's a malfunction it can cause the car to go into whats called "limp mode". This mode protects the vehicle from further damage by restricting power allowing the driver to safely limp the car off of the highway. Again, I'm not sure if the ti is equipped with such a feature, just something that popped into my head. Are there any lights illuminated on your instrument cluster? | my car is automatic or semi-auto.. only the check engine light its on but it was on before it got messed up, but what you say makes sence bcz it got messed up as i was driving but lets say it is limp mode how do i get it off | | | | | 09-06-2009, 02:24 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
you'd have to figure out what's wrong with it and fix it, it might be whatever problem had your check engine light on got worse over time or a completely different problem popped up, scan the codes, it will at least point you in the general direction | | | | | 09-06-2009, 02:53 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 874 |
Quote: Originally Posted by tiFreak you'd have to figure out what's wrong with it and fix it, it might be whatever problem had your check engine light on got worse over time or a completely different problem popped up, scan the codes, it will at least point you in the general direction | you ppl seem to know alot, well how do i check codes?? | | | | | 09-06-2009, 03:41 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: çî†ÿ øf åNgëL§, CA Posts: 5,314 |
bad maf? Could be injectors maybe? Throttle body not opening properly? | | | | | 09-06-2009, 03:54 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
You'll need to buy an OBD-II scanner to read the codes. Link or the port is on the driver's side under the steering wheel; where the foot-light is at basically. Or you can buy a peake tool which is specially made for the BMW's to read codes. It'll run at least $70 for a used one up to like $150 for a GOOD one. Depending on how detailed you want it. __________________ 
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Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 09-06-2009, 03:57 AM | #13 | | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 |
Quote: Originally Posted by trikzta you ppl seem to know alot, well how do i check codes?? | What year is your car? If it's '96 or newer you'll need to buy, rent, borrow an OBDII scantool or take your car to a shop to have the codes read. If it's a '95, it's OBDI and you can get the codes by using the "stomp" trick. Turn the key to position two and immediately stomp the gas pedal completely to the floor 5 times rapidly. Then watch the check engine light, it will begin to blink in a series of flashes, pausing between each number. Count the flashes and record the 4 digit code on a piece of paper. Then search for that particular code. There might be more than one code stored. | | | | | 09-06-2009, 03:36 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 874 |
Quote: Originally Posted by cooljess76 What year is your car? If it's '96 or newer you'll need to buy, rent, borrow an OBDII scantool or take your car to a shop to have the codes read. If it's a '95, it's OBDI and you can get the codes by using the "stomp" trick. Turn the key to position two and immediately stomp the gas pedal completely to the floor 5 times rapidly. Then watch the check engine light, it will begin to blink in a series of flashes, pausing between each number. Count the flashes and record the 4 digit code on a piece of paper. Then search for that particular code. There might be more than one code stored. | its 98, ok i think ill buy the tool so i can have it for any future purposes, i remember my friend put some type of cheap gas line cleanin treatment, could that be the problem,you know fuel not burning right causing power loss or the limp mode?
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Quote: Originally Posted by trikzta you ppl seem to know alot, well how do i check codes?? | If you have AutoZone close to you, step by they do FREE scan. | | | | | |
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