328i will not change driving modes

aaAli11 · 06-24-2017, 01:32 PM

Whenever I switch my car into Sport Mode or Eco Pro Mode, it automatically switches back to comfort. The car was slightly accidented before I bought it (still clean title) and after I got it repaired everything works immaculately except for the mode switching. The only problem this car has is that it is missing one tpms sensor and I'm not sure if that is causing the error. Has anyone had this problem before, or know how to fix it?

Link to the video I took on it:

vsasesse · 06-24-2017, 02:06 PM

Tpms fault will cause the car to automatically default comfort mode.

COKen · 06-24-2017, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by vsasesse

Tpms fault will cause the car to automatically default comfort mode.

More than that, it will keep you from going into Sport or Sport+.

vsasesse · 06-24-2017, 04:05 PM

That's the point I was trying to convey - "automatically defaults to comfort" meaning it won't let you switch driving modes. Which is the problem OP is having...

Replace the TPMS and reset system. You will have your driving modes back and you won't get the silly warning every ten seconds

mbanks21 · 06-24-2017, 05:14 PM

What are the odds I JUST had this happen to me today. I reset my TPMS and so far I haven't had the issue come up again.

COKen · 06-24-2017, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vsasesse

That's the point I was trying to convey - "automatically defaults to comfort" meaning it won't let you switch driving modes. Which is the problem OP is having...

Replace the TPMS and reset system. You will have your driving modes back and you won't get the silly warning every ten seconds

Not to beat a dead horse, but it always defaults to comfort mode when you start your car. The missing TPMS won't allow you to change to Sport or Sport+. I understand that is what you were trying to say, but wasn't sure the OP would.

jnecr · 06-25-2017, 07:30 AM

I'm running my car with no TPMS in any wheel, no problems switching into Eco-Pro or Sport. Perhaps there's a difference between a TPMS fault and no TPMS detected?

tex2670 · 06-25-2017, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vsasesse

Tpms fault will cause the car to automatically default comfort mode.

This. You have a TPMS warning light on. Properly inflate your tires and then try.

COKen · 06-25-2017, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tex2670

This. You have a TPMS warning light on. Properly inflate your tires and then try.

I'm not sure inflating the tire when it doesn't have a TPMS will help.

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Originally Posted by aaAli11

The only problem this car has is that it is missing one tpms sensor...

Rick4345 · 06-25-2017, 08:14 PM

Get all the sensors installed!!

Calvin36 · 06-25-2017, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by COKen

Quote:

Originally Posted by vsasesse

Tpms fault will cause the car to automatically default comfort mode.

More than that, it will keep you from going into Sport or Sport+.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vsasesse

Tpms fault will cause the car to automatically default comfort mode.

Didn't know this! Good to know for future reference.

ChubbyWilly · 06-27-2017, 02:31 PM

If you don't have the TPMS I have two at home I could sell ya. =P

Livio_Z · 08-24-2023, 04:39 AM

Hi,

I know I'm in the wrong section of the forum but I have an M140i that I bought a short time ago that has the same drive mode issue.

The car is still in comfort mode.

One difference with the 328i, I don't have an amber tire pressure light on board.

You can watch the problem in the video :

https://youtube.com/shorts/BkQcM7zcE...erlq2Vzu4upMEa

Thank you to everyone who will help me 🙏

Livio

Billfitz · 08-24-2023, 07:06 AM

Don't tag onto zombie threads, start your own. The first step in diagnosing any problem is to pull error codes with a code reader.

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vsasesse Enlisted Member 13 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2014 335i xDrive 6speed Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	That's the point I was trying to convey - "automatically defaults to comfort" meaning it won't let you switch driving modes. Which is the problem OP is having... Replace the TPMS and reset system. You will have your driving modes back and you won't get the silly warning every ten seconds
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mbanks21 Colonel 1268 Rep 2,957 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: High Bridge, NJ iTrader: (8)	What are the odds I JUST had this happen to me today. I reset my TPMS and so far I haven't had the issue come up again. __________________ 2015 335i Msport/6 JB4/EWG/E30/VRSF DP/ER CP/ VRSF Race Exhaust/ Injen Intake/Verde Axis 19x8.5/9.5 245/35/275/30 Conti Extreme CS/ H&R Sports / Motorsport Hardware Stud Conversion
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jnecr Second Lieutenant 114 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2014 328d Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	I'm running my car with no TPMS in any wheel, no problems switching into Eco-Pro or Sport. Perhaps there's a difference between a TPMS fault and no TPMS detected?
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ChubbyWilly First Lieutenant 105 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	If you don't have the TPMS I have two at home I could sell ya. =P __________________ Mods: MHD Stage 2+ FlexFuel, xHP Stage 3, VRSF 5" HD Intercooler, VRSF Charge Pipe, CircuitWerks Catless DP, AFE Pro Dry S Intake filter, Eldor coils, NGK 97506 @ .026, Bilstein B14 coils.
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Livio_Z Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW M140i Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: FRANCE iTrader: (0)	Hi, I know I'm in the wrong section of the forum but I have an M140i that I bought a short time ago that has the same drive mode issue. The car is still in comfort mode. One difference with the 328i, I don't have an amber tire pressure light on board. You can watch the problem in the video : https://youtube.com/shorts/BkQcM7zcE...erlq2Vzu4upMEa Thank you to everyone who will help me 🙏 Livio
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