Bought a 2009 335i, Noise and Engine Malfunction Help Please!

tphss · 10-21-2012, 10:32 PM

So I just got my 2009 335i m-sport 6mt, today was the first day I got to take the car out on the highway after hand washing it myself for about an hour. I'm the second owner.
I was driving for about 20 miles, everything good (other than some squeaking from the doors which I searched and read is quite common on the e90).

About a mile away from home, I was in 2nd gear and I pulled to about 5500rpm-6000rpm when I heard a popping/break noise immediately followed by a sharp decrease in power and a bogging sound when I tried to accelerate again.
No message came up until I continued driving, and after trying to gain some speed several times, a "Engine Malfunction. Can Drive. Drive to closest BMW workshop." came up with a yellow engine light in the dash.
The car has a bogging sound and seems to have no boost. All my happiness from the car just went down the drain.

Restarted the car, the message is not on the dashboard anymore, but the car still drives the same with the same sound.

I assume the Engine Malfunction Reduced Power is the limp mode? Could my turbos have gone?

BMV///M3 · 10-21-2012, 10:47 PM

Hpfp? Charge pipe? Can you read the code it threw?

I'm def not an expert but I doubt it's your turbos. They don't just go out like that I believe.

AYF80 · 10-21-2012, 10:58 PM

Sounds like the diverter valve or similar popped off.

JoeyBananaz18 · 10-21-2012, 11:00 PM

I'm not a betting man, but I'm willing to bet its the hpfp.

tphss · 10-21-2012, 11:36 PM

Thank you all.
How can I read the code? No number or code came up on the screen.
I was just reading yesterday about the wastegate problems that can result in turbo failure in the N54 but I have no clue what happened to my car today.

I have to drive about 35 miles to the dealer, should I tow the car? Can I tell by looking if it's the charge pipe/diverter valve/hpfp you guys mentioned?

EDIT: Forgot to mention the car starts fine and idles fine.

Zero.7 · 10-21-2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyBananaz18

I'm not a betting man, but I'm willing to bet its the hpfp.

+1. Have read so many threads on HPFP failure and its symptoms. Sounds like that's what you have. Luckily, should still be under warranty.

tshoww · 10-22-2012, 12:12 AM

solenoids? take it in, sorry that happened first day sucks man

Tag · 10-22-2012, 12:55 AM

I've never heard of a hpfp making a popping or breaking noise. It could be a lot of things but unless you have the tools or know how to self diagnose it you should take it in for service asap. If the engine malfunction light turns orange/red do not drive the car, you will cause serious damage to it.

Trojan4evr · 10-22-2012, 12:55 AM

Probably a popped off charge pipe or a broken diverter valve.

Built My Way · 10-22-2012, 04:44 AM

Popping noise could be a misfiring. A bad coil or maybe it's time to change the spark plugs? No 335i owner should be without a code reader. Get one! All the best.

MattMD · 10-22-2012, 05:41 AM

Your car transformed itself into a 328i.

cmyk · 10-22-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Trojan4evr

Probably a popped off charge pipe or a broken diverter valve.

This is also my guess. Fairly common and a simple fix. A quick visual inspection under the hood should let you know pretty quickly if this is your problem. Check the charge pipe at both connections (IC and TB). They pop off sometimes and just need to be tightened back up. Your car will run and idle fine but you wont build boost, and when they pop off they can sound like a gunshot

tphss · 10-22-2012, 11:30 PM

For those who guessed a popped charge pipe that's what it was. At least by inspection.

Took it to the dealer earlier today and the SA had a feeling it was that, he showed me what exactly popped off after he popped the hood. My car is getting serviced and an oil change and I hope it should be good soon! Thanks for the support!!!

10-21-2012, 10:32 PM	#1
tphss das Eichhörnchen 45 Rep 279 Posts Drives: e92 M3, F32 435xi Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Bought a 2009 335i, Noise and Engine Malfunction Help Please! So I just got my 2009 335i m-sport 6mt, today was the first day I got to take the car out on the highway after hand washing it myself for about an hour. I'm the second owner. I was driving for about 20 miles, everything good (other than some squeaking from the doors which I searched and read is quite common on the e90). About a mile away from home, I was in 2nd gear and I pulled to about 5500rpm-6000rpm when I heard a popping/break noise immediately followed by a sharp decrease in power and a bogging sound when I tried to accelerate again. No message came up until I continued driving, and after trying to gain some speed several times, a "Engine Malfunction. Can Drive. Drive to closest BMW workshop." came up with a yellow engine light in the dash. The car has a bogging sound and seems to have no boost. All my happiness from the car just went down the drain. Restarted the car, the message is not on the dashboard anymore, but the car still drives the same with the same sound. I assume the Engine Malfunction Reduced Power is the limp mode? Could my turbos have gone?
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BMV///M3 Major 419 Rep 1,068 Posts Drives: BMW f80 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Hpfp? Charge pipe? Can you read the code it threw? I'm def not an expert but I doubt it's your turbos. They don't just go out like that I believe.
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AYF80 Major 81 Rep 1,142 Posts Drives: 2015 AY F80 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	Sounds like the diverter valve or similar popped off.
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JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General 398 Rep 4,084 Posts Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (3)	I'm not a betting man, but I'm willing to bet its the hpfp. __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......
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tphss das Eichhörnchen 45 Rep 279 Posts Drives: e92 M3, F32 435xi Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Thank you all. How can I read the code? No number or code came up on the screen. I was just reading yesterday about the wastegate problems that can result in turbo failure in the N54 but I have no clue what happened to my car today. I have to drive about 35 miles to the dealer, should I tow the car? Can I tell by looking if it's the charge pipe/diverter valve/hpfp you guys mentioned? EDIT: Forgot to mention the car starts fine and idles fine. Last edited by tphss; 10-21-2012 at 11:43 PM..
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tshoww oG 56 Rep 487 Posts Drives: 2009 Alpine White 335i e90 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (1)	solenoids? take it in, sorry that happened first day sucks man __________________ \| 2009 \| e90 335i \|Alpine White \| \| It's not about the miles per gallon, it's about the smiles per gallon \|
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Tag this is the way 18157 Rep 8,527 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	I've never heard of a hpfp making a popping or breaking noise. It could be a lot of things but unless you have the tools or know how to self diagnose it you should take it in for service asap. If the engine malfunction light turns orange/red do not drive the car, you will cause serious damage to it.
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Trojan4evr Lieutenant Colonel 494 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: 2021 G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW/ E82 135i [1.00] 2007 BMW/ E90 335i [5.50]	Probably a popped off charge pipe or a broken diverter valve. __________________ '21 G80 M3 '11 E82 135i DCT (Gone but not forgotten) '08 E90 335i (Gone but not forgotten)
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Built My Way Captain 71 Rep 628 Posts Drives: ...when not replacing gaskets Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Friendly Maritimes ;) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i e90 [7.50]	Popping noise could be a misfiring. A bad coil or maybe it's time to change the spark plugs? No 335i owner should be without a code reader. Get one! All the best.
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MattMD E9X > Everything 60 Rep 742 Posts Drives: '22 Corvette Z51 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Your car transformed itself into a 328i.
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10-22-2012, 11:30 PM	#13
tphss das Eichhörnchen 45 Rep 279 Posts Drives: e92 M3, F32 435xi Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	For those who guessed a popped charge pipe that's what it was. At least by inspection. Took it to the dealer earlier today and the SA had a feeling it was that, he showed me what exactly popped off after he popped the hood. My car is getting serviced and an oil change and I hope it should be good soon! Thanks for the support!!!
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