|
|
|
05-27-2013, 04:20 PM | #45 |
Private First Class
6
Rep 113
Posts |
I noted a faint petroleum smell yesterday but it's gone today. Just fyi should you do the dielectric grease. I couldn't really test the car out this weekend. There are too many cops on the roads due to the holiday.
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-28-2013, 03:42 AM | #46 |
Lieutenant
27
Rep 408
Posts |
You think I should do it? I've been looking at some greases on the web, so might order up a tube.
When you say about not being able to test the car because of the cops, does that mean you're experiencing problems at high rpms/WOT? I'm only getting issues at idle whilst stuck in traffic. I don't notice any issues when on the move. Have you noticed improved idle? Mine just gave weird thumps/throbs through the chassis whilst sat in traffic in neutral (6MT). |
Appreciate
0
|
05-28-2013, 08:57 AM | #47 |
Major
315
Rep 1,035
Posts |
It's like a little misfire right....while you are sitting at a light right?
Happend to both my 1.8t's No clue why its going on with this car.... But maybe it is just what it is? |
Appreciate
0
|
05-28-2013, 09:13 AM | #48 |
Lieutenant
27
Rep 408
Posts |
Kinda, I guess - but I'm no expert and haven't ever had a car misfire, so I can't 100% say it feels like that.
Feels more like you'd expect an old V8 muscle car to be, rocking and twitching, except on a much smaller scale. (Then again, I've never driven a muscle car either.) |
Appreciate
0
|
05-28-2013, 10:48 AM | #50 |
Lieutenant
27
Rep 408
Posts |
Nah, nothing like that. More like somebody has gone into the back of me very slowly on a motorcycle. Like a thump through the chassis, except the car doesn't move forwards or backwards (it's in neutral) and the rpm needle doesn't move either.
It's almost like the car is shivering/twitching - only every now and then. |
Appreciate
0
|
05-28-2013, 06:23 PM | #51 |
Brigadier General
266
Rep 4,469
Posts |
I have a PPK and I've had one slightly different problem. I was getting on the highway, tried to jump into the left lane and go and all of the sudden the engine started vibrating like I had dropped a cylinder. Vibration got worse if I pushed it and the engine lost power above 2,0000 rpm. The Service Engine Soon light came on so I pulled over and turned the car off. I waited about a minute and then started up - no lights, no issues. That was about a week ago and no problems since, but I haven't tried a hard pull since then. I'm taking it in Friday to have them check it out. I think I have about 1 year left on the extended warranty so better to have an issue now than later.
__________________
135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-28-2013, 08:30 PM | #52 | |
Private First Class
6
Rep 113
Posts |
Quote:
The cops were out in full force this past weekend, at all hours of the night. In about a 2 mile stretch of highway, I saw like 4 cops with people pulled over for speeding. It was a Thursday night until Tuesday AM campaign for the cops. Every holiday the cops broadcast on radio and TV that they will be out in force looking for drunk drivers. I know if I would have gone WOT, I would have gotten a ticket. So I didn't chance it. This weekend should be much better. Last edited by n2djazz; 05-28-2013 at 08:40 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-28-2013, 08:38 PM | #53 | |
Private First Class
6
Rep 113
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-01-2013, 08:47 PM | #55 |
Private First Class
6
Rep 113
Posts |
I have two key fobs and I've always thought one was more subdued than the other. I told my Service Advisor (SA) about this and he said they're both the same. After doing the dielectric grease application, I noticed the car idles smoother. But the acceleration still responds like turbo-lag. The bucking and slight backfire is gone so the grease definitely made a difference. Being disappointed, I remembered the difference I feel between the two fobs. So I got the other fob and it's a world of difference. Now the car is running like the car I bought. I generally change out the fobs once a month to keep them 'active.' I don't have comfort-access so there's no battery to replace.
Do you have two fobs? If so, do you notice a difference? It's like one of my fobs is set for valet mode or something. Well try the dielectric grease and let me know your results. Let me know if you have questions. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-02-2013, 08:07 AM | #56 |
Lieutenant
27
Rep 408
Posts |
Yeah, I have two fobs and switch them out weekly. I never considered that the fob could make any difference, but I'll give it a go and see if I notice anything.
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-03-2013, 07:49 PM | #57 |
Private First Class
6
Rep 113
Posts |
The delay is still there with the other fob. So the search continues. But I can say the grease did make a difference. Now I will buy the software for my MAC so I can look for code faults. Will let you know what I find.
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-04-2013, 05:58 AM | #58 | |
Lieutenant
27
Rep 408
Posts |
Quote:
I'll try the dielectric grease and see if it helps. Costs a bloomin' fortune though. What's it made from? Unicorn tears?! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-04-2013, 08:42 PM | #60 | |
Private First Class
6
Rep 113
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-06-2013, 08:21 PM | #62 |
Private First Class
6
Rep 113
Posts |
Try this link from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Versachem-1530...rk+plug+grease So I have some news. Keep in mind, I am trying things that I think makes sense. My problem has always been erratic. Sometimes it runs well and other times I have a problem. But it has been more problematic than not. After changing the plugs and adding the grease to the coil and plugs, everything was corrected except that darn delayed throttle response. I couldn't get past it. I started thinking about it and trying to connect the dots between the delay and the ever so slight jerkiness I feel occasionally at highway speeds. And I thought this could be as simple as a throttle problem. So today I decided to remove and reinstall my accelerator pedal. Just to disconnect it from the 'circuit.' There's one hex head bolt holding it to the floor. I removed the decorative cap over the bolt, removed the bolt, slid the assembly upwards to clear the mounting claw and disconnected the cable. I checked all around the assembly to make sure no debris had gotten inside affecting its performance. After all, it's nothing but a sophisticated volume control. I put it all back and went for a ride. I swear it was a different car. It ran like a bat out of hell. I just felt the throttle response was super sensitive...like a BMW should be. It's as if the throttle mechanism needed to be rebooted (like the computer that it is.) So that's a no-cost thing you can try to see how it works for you. Meanwhile, I will be monitoring it throughout the weekend. I'll let you know how it fares. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-06-2013, 08:27 PM | #63 | |
Private First Class
6
Rep 113
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-07-2013, 05:35 AM | #64 |
Lieutenant
27
Rep 408
Posts |
With regards to the throttle, I presume you didn't switch the car on at all (even just ignition on without the engine running) when you disconnected it?
I just don't want to throw any shadow codes that BMW might then use against me... |
Appreciate
0
|
06-07-2013, 06:47 PM | #65 | |
Private First Class
6
Rep 113
Posts |
Quote:
I took it to work today and it still felt good. I hope this is it. I hope removing and reinstalling the pedal clears something out in the computer. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|