My Honda (aka Acura) wouldn't have done that
05-20-2018, 10:27 AM
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Saintor also doesn't know that without a turbo, a naturally aspirated engine starts losing mega power as the elevation climbs... and saintor was driving through the mountains.... yeah, that 118i would've died without the turbo. Or at least he'd be driving at 6000rpm just to have any power.
05-20-2018, 10:35 AM
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05-20-2018, 12:22 PM
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When I google "BMW LIM" or "BMW LIM light" I get all kinds of stuff about the cruise-control type feature, which apparently also has a light in the dash and limits you to some maximum speed (say, "25mph", for example).
But you say later it was limp mode problem and provide a link to similar. Except in the so-called similar condition that user says, " .... a chime and my iDRIVE screen flashed a message stating Engine Malfunction, Reduced Power! An icon of an engine block slashed in half also showed up on my dashboard computer!". That matches what one finds if they Google "BMW Limp Mode". You report NONE of that.
Are you sure you didn't hit the LIM button on the dash? 'Cause, you have to admit, based on your own description, that's what it sounds like.
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05-20-2018, 01:37 PM
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05-20-2018, 03:33 PM
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Waiting for a response calling Bearcat an unintelligent oaf who knows nothing of German automobile engineering.
05-20-2018, 05:08 PM
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Well our Civic 2012 1.8L 140HP was doing the same level of performance and mpg. No wonder thing. That 1.5T 136HP is just another toy. Wasn't impressed.
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05-20-2018, 05:12 PM
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05-20-2018, 05:22 PM
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I'm struggling with this. You say you got a "LIM light in the dash" and googled what it was.
When I google "BMW LIM" or "BMW LIM light" I get all kinds of stuff about the cruise-control type feature, which apparently also has a light in the dash and limits you to some maximum speed (say, "25mph", for example).
But you say later it was limp mode problem and provide a link to similar. Except in the so-called similar condition that user says, " .... a chime and my iDRIVE screen flashed a message stating Engine Malfunction, Reduced Power! An icon of an engine block slashed in half also showed up on my dashboard computer!". That matches what one finds if they Google "BMW Limp Mode". You report NONE of that.
Are you sure you didn't hit the LIM button on the dash? 'Cause, you have to admit, based on your own description, that's what it sounds like.
When I google "BMW LIM" or "BMW LIM light" I get all kinds of stuff about the cruise-control type feature, which apparently also has a light in the dash and limits you to some maximum speed (say, "25mph", for example).
But you say later it was limp mode problem and provide a link to similar. Except in the so-called similar condition that user says, " .... a chime and my iDRIVE screen flashed a message stating Engine Malfunction, Reduced Power! An icon of an engine block slashed in half also showed up on my dashboard computer!". That matches what one finds if they Google "BMW Limp Mode". You report NONE of that.
Are you sure you didn't hit the LIM button on the dash? 'Cause, you have to admit, based on your own description, that's what it sounds like.
Last edited by Saintor; 05-20-2018 at 05:26 PM.
05-20-2018, 08:35 PM
#49
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All in agreement that Saintor had no idea how to operate his technologically advanced 118i, raise your hand!
05-20-2018, 08:52 PM
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This is what it looks like (in English, anyway):
Last edited by ttribe; 05-20-2018 at 08:58 PM.
05-23-2018, 05:06 PM
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Again that is for major malfunction. I still had a fault in the diagnostic page, mind you. Try to push a small turbo for hours in high altitude and come back to us.
Believe what you want, as I said, the fact is minimally ....
"My Honda (aka Acura) wouldn't have done that".
Believe what you want, as I said, the fact is minimally ....
"My Honda (aka Acura) wouldn't have done that".
05-23-2018, 05:10 PM
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05-23-2018, 05:29 PM
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Your Acura wouldn't have done that .... but.
Your Acura isn't interesting, fast, or charismatic
Your Acura isn't interesting, fast, or charismatic
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05-23-2018, 05:31 PM
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05-23-2018, 06:05 PM
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No, what he's talking about is a general warning applicable to all BMW models. The reduced power mode (aka "Limp Mode") kicks in whenever the car's computer detects circumstances in the operation of the engine that may jeopardize the engine's ability to function. My M5 went into limp mode once when the ambient temperature sensor failed. My 335 had it happen when a cylinder misfired as a result of too much carbon buildup on a valve. It also happened when an injector was going bad. In short, it's not just a HPFP problem.
This is what it looks like (in English, anyway):
This is what it looks like (in English, anyway):
never change, T.
05-23-2018, 07:46 PM
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Occam says TacoBello is most likely correct.
05-23-2018, 08:16 PM
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05-23-2018, 10:40 PM
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05-23-2018, 11:15 PM
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Says here, it's "round n' brown", I reckon.
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05-24-2018, 12:19 AM
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Again that is for major malfunction. I still had a fault in the diagnostic page, mind you. Try to push a small turbo for hours in high altitude and come back to us.
Believe what you want, as I said, the fact is minimally ....
"My Honda (aka Acura) wouldn't have done that".
Believe what you want, as I said, the fact is minimally ....
"My Honda (aka Acura) wouldn't have done that".
ETA: You really think an ambient temperature sensor failure is a "major malfunction?" No, it really isn't.
Last edited by ttribe; 05-24-2018 at 12:22 AM.
05-24-2018, 12:23 AM
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05-24-2018, 05:56 AM
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there probably was a major malfunction...but not with the car
05-24-2018, 08:17 AM
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05-24-2018, 08:21 AM
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Car&Driver experienced the same kind of issue I went through.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...m-test-wrap-up
Originally Posted by Car&Driver
And one driver experienced a momentary surge followed by a loss of power while merging onto a highway. The car entered a limp mode that disappeared only after sitting for an hour. We never found the cause.
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05-24-2018, 10:46 AM
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05-24-2018, 10:52 AM
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Isn't troll name calling?
Cyber bullying?
We shouldn't name call. It's not nice. The world is not nice enough on its own, don't add to it.
I love my cars.
I love TylerT's cars.
his Honda Fit wouldn't have done that.
Cyber bullying?
We shouldn't name call. It's not nice. The world is not nice enough on its own, don't add to it.
I love my cars.
I love TylerT's cars.
his Honda Fit wouldn't have done that.
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05-24-2018, 11:10 AM
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I've called Saintor much worst than just a troll ... I'm guilty of that 
Agreed - I love cars and as Costco says.
I love lamp.
Agreed - I love cars and as Costco says.
I love lamp.
05-24-2018, 11:12 AM
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Honestly... anything with the name "Mini" related to it is likely going to be a piece of junk. Those cars are terrible.
05-24-2018, 12:20 PM
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