Mechanic in Oregon?

rturner20 · 06-29-2022, 09:45 PM

2012 135I
DCT
M package
MHD and XHP tunes.

Soooo. Story time. I was installing a billet intake manifold chasing a low boost issue after replacing all the charge piping and putting a 1k Mad intercooler on the car when I didnt get one of the DME plugs all the way connected. I started the car and it ran like it was only on a couple cylinders. I plugged my phone in and mhd couldnt talk to the dme. It has worked fine in the past. Next I plugged the laptop in and opened itsa. Itsa cant talk to any of the modules. I check all the fuses then replace the JBE. That didnt fix it. I then bought a known good used DME. I got that installed and nothing changed. Same issue. I bought a new battery, same thing. So now I cant talk to anything and will need to code the JBE,DME and new battery. I did try teh gambit of BMW software to make sure it wasnt an itsa problem and none of it would find anything. INPA wouldnt even show the ignition as being on. It would find the cable though. Is there a BMW mechanic in Oregon that someone would suggest I take this too? I build Hondas and DSM's but this has officially kicked my ass and I want help. Im not asking for free labor, I have no issue paying to get it fixed I just cant find the problem at this point.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

piotrek4000 · 10-18-2022, 12:20 AM

Well, in Portland there a place called Munich Motor Works, they do good work, but they're kinda pricey.

There's a guy who does Walnut blasting in the Portland area who has a very nice, single turbo 335i and a restomod e30 with a big, clean, nice shop, and he might be a really resource. You can look him up on the Northwest forum by searching Walnut blasting (I'll look and if I find his contact info, I'll post it here).

Best of luck, sorry to hear things went south for you.

piotrek4000 · 10-18-2022, 12:27 AM

Ok the guy I was referring to is named Carl, his username is cwarren. He might have some good info, good luck

NorthernDancer · 10-18-2022, 01:29 PM

https://bmworegoncca.com/

rturner20 · 11-16-2022, 01:27 PM

thank you everyone. Its a weird issue. I get crank no start and no OBD communication. The car also throws warnings for every module when you turn the ignition on.

06-29-2022, 09:45 PM	#1
rturner20 New Member 3 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: May 2022 Location: Southern Oregon iTrader: (0)	Mechanic in Oregon? 2012 135I DCT M package MHD and XHP tunes. Soooo. Story time. I was installing a billet intake manifold chasing a low boost issue after replacing all the charge piping and putting a 1k Mad intercooler on the car when I didnt get one of the DME plugs all the way connected. I started the car and it ran like it was only on a couple cylinders. I plugged my phone in and mhd couldnt talk to the dme. It has worked fine in the past. Next I plugged the laptop in and opened itsa. Itsa cant talk to any of the modules. I check all the fuses then replace the JBE. That didnt fix it. I then bought a known good used DME. I got that installed and nothing changed. Same issue. I bought a new battery, same thing. So now I cant talk to anything and will need to code the JBE,DME and new battery. I did try teh gambit of BMW software to make sure it wasnt an itsa problem and none of it would find anything. INPA wouldnt even show the ignition as being on. It would find the cable though. Is there a BMW mechanic in Oregon that someone would suggest I take this too? I build Hondas and DSM's but this has officially kicked my ass and I want help. Im not asking for free labor, I have no issue paying to get it fixed I just cant find the problem at this point. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
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10-18-2022, 12:20 AM	#2
piotrek4000 Private 12 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6-speed Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Well, in Portland there a place called Munich Motor Works, they do good work, but they're kinda pricey. There's a guy who does Walnut blasting in the Portland area who has a very nice, single turbo 335i and a restomod e30 with a big, clean, nice shop, and he might be a really resource. You can look him up on the Northwest forum by searching Walnut blasting (I'll look and if I find his contact info, I'll post it here). Best of luck, sorry to hear things went south for you.
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10-18-2022, 12:27 AM	#3
piotrek4000 Private 12 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6-speed Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Ok the guy I was referring to is named Carl, his username is cwarren. He might have some good info, good luck
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10-18-2022, 01:29 PM	#4
NorthernDancer Colonel 848 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	How about this: https://bmworegoncca.com/
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11-16-2022, 01:27 PM	#5
rturner20 New Member 3 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: May 2022 Location: Southern Oregon iTrader: (0)	thank you everyone. Its a weird issue. I get crank no start and no OBD communication. The car also throws warnings for every module when you turn the ignition on.
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