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Originally Posted by JEmm
I searched a bit and didn't see anything but please let me know if this has been covered before.
For background, I have a 2011 6MT (sulev) 128i with zero mods and pretty base that I bought in August 2013 and have had basically zero problems with besides a few small completely unrelated issues (cracked 3rd brake light and similar stuff).
But now, twice in the past few weeks, when I cornered even somewhat aggressively (not overly so, not getting the back end out or anything) and then gave it a bit of gas (definitely not WOT) I get a "service engine now" light and my car feels like it goes into limp mode. By limp mode I mean it feels like it's struggling and power was cut in half.
First thought was fuel pump but I'm not totally convinced. To note, the first time this happened I had about 1/3rd of a tank of gas and was going up hill, second time I had 1/2 a tank and it was mostly flat (slight incline) and had been on the road for ~45 minutes.
Also, after it happens if I shut the car off for 5-10 seconds and start it up again it's fine.
Any thoughts before I give in and bring this thing to the dealership to get scanned? Appreciate any guidance!
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1. Scan for codes
2. How many miles and are you original owner? (maybe previous owner put on a tune?)
3. Less important but what tires (i.e are you running slicks or r-comps)?
4. Me thinks clogged injector...