R lost turbo power this morning.

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oliverbe

Discussion Starter · Mar 29, 2009

I went out for a nice Sunday stroll. You know, the kind where you rev the engine and delight in the 300 horsepower. Everything was peachy for a while and then the car just lost turbo power, or at least that what I think happened. I can usually feel the turbo after 2700 rpm or so but I had nothing. It felt like I was driving a naturally aspirated car again. It seems to have low power before 2700 also. I've been to the dealer lately getting a new fuel pump which has also been interesting because they have never worked on an R. Some posts mentioned a non-working temp. gauge but mine works just fine. Anyone know a quick fix. I'm tired of driving my mother-in-law's 2000 V6 mustang around while the R is in the shop.

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Needsdecaf

· #2 · Mar 29, 2009

Re: R lost turbo power this morning. (oliverbe)

Quote, originally posted by oliverbe »

I went out for a nice Sunday stroll. You know, the kind where you rev the engine and delight in the 300 horsepower. Everything was peachy for a while and then the car just lost turbo power, or at least that what I think happened. I can usually feel the turbo after 2700 rpm or so but I had nothing. It felt like I was driving a naturally aspirated car again. It seems to have low power before 2700 also. I've been to the dealer lately getting a new fuel pump which has also been interesting because they have never worked on an R. Some posts mentioned a non-working temp. gauge but mine works just fine. Anyone know a quick fix. I'm tired of driving my mother-in-law's 2000 V6 mustang around while the R is in the shop.

The deal with the coolant gauge at zero is for '06's and up.

Sounds like you blew a hose or a connection somewhere.

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nwb66

· #3 · Apr 1, 2009

Must be something in the air this week, exactly the same thing happened to me this morning *
Off to the dealer in the morning for a voyage of discovery
N

nobbe3728

· #4 · Apr 1, 2009

Re: R lost turbo power this morning. (Needsdecaf)

Quote, originally posted by Needsdecaf »

The deal with the coolant gauge at zero is for '06's and up.

Sounds like you blew a hose or a connection somewhere.

I agree....something is leaking or disconnected.

nwb66

· #5 · Apr 2, 2009

Mine was the Intake Air Temp monitor, probably covered in oil
- took the opportunity to move back to normality and swap the regular springs back into the car and remove the Heico ones.

Modified by nwb66 at 9:24 PM 4-1-2009

phuz

· #6 · Apr 2, 2009

Re: (nwb66)

Quote, originally posted by nwb66 »

Mine was the Intake Air Temp monitor, probably covered in oil
- took the opportunity to move back to normality and swap the regular springs back into the car and remove the Heico ones.

Modified by nwb66 at 9:24 PM 4-1-2009

I didn't realize the IAT/MAP sensor had that much effect on the ECU

xman03

· #7 · Apr 2, 2009

Re: (nwb66)

What was wrong with Heico's?

nwb66

· #8 · Apr 2, 2009

Just too low - I have the TME with the middle box and it was just hitting the ground all the time. Plus Nebraska is not well known for its awesome roads - just plain uncomfortable. Great on fast smooth roads, but for driving around was too much.
Looked really cool though

em three

· #9 · Apr 2, 2009

shoulda bought a bimmer...

check upper turbo mount valve as my last r had that prob

xman03

· #10 · Apr 2, 2009

Re: (em three)

Quote, originally posted by em three »

shoulda bought a bimmer...

check upper turbo mount valve as my last r had that prob

welcome.. bmw troll

em three

· #11 · Apr 2, 2009

Re: (xman03)

i have come to spread the word of bmws supremacy to all machines and preach the word of zurich haha

mpdbrown

· #12 · Apr 2, 2009

Re: (em three)

Quote, originally posted by em three »

shoulda bought a bimmer...

most "BIMMERS" dont have turbos, me likey the turbos. and me cant affordy the 335XI...

R broski

· #13 · Apr 2, 2009

Re: (em three)

Quote, originally posted by em three »

i have come to spread the word of bmws supremacy to all machines and preach the word of zurich haha

this dude is a tool. i have merked him on several occasions. IN YO FACE CHASE! bmdub ftl. also built upon a dream conceived of hitler(autobahn)

R broski

· #14 · Apr 2, 2009

Re: (mpdbrown)

Quote, originally posted by mpdbrown »

most "BIMMERS" dont have turbos, me likey the turbos. and me cant affordy the 335XI...

cmon guys! i dont hear volvo pride these days. it makes me sad. i would take my r over a brand spankn new 335xi. my car is like my biggest......... i cant even descrbe it. we should create a volvo day. we could buy our volvos presents, detail it and clay bar. put in 100+octane. and finally make it feel good about itself by pwning a m3, if you can!

05BruzaS60r

· #15 · Apr 2, 2009

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Re: (R broski)

seems pretty dumb to join another message board just to preach on the superiority of your car.

we're probably giving him what he wants by even acknowledging him

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05s60r

· #16 · Apr 2, 2009

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Re: (nwb66)

Quote, originally posted by nwb66 »

Just too low - I have the TME with the middle box and it was just hitting the ground all the time. Plus Nebraska is not well known for its awesome roads - just plain uncomfortable. Great on fast smooth roads, but for driving around was too much.
Looked really cool though

I have the HEICO and the TME exhaust. PA road aren't that great either. The Springs are very comfortable and quiet in all modes, the only downside being 4" between the car and the road

Billy

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xman03

· #17 · Apr 2, 2009

Re: (em three)

Quote, originally posted by em three »

i have come to spread the word of bmws supremacy to all machines and preach the word of zurich haha

Supremacy of an outdated M3? thats at least 10 years old now? mhmmmm no thanks.

DGBibo

· #18 · Apr 2, 2009

not to mention 240 HP...........

Needsdecaf

· #19 · Apr 2, 2009

Re: (em three)

Quote, originally posted by em three »

i have come to spread the word of bmws supremacy to all machines and preach the word of zurich haha

Zurich?

DGBibo

· #20 · Apr 2, 2009

lol good pick up. Munich, Germany buddy, write it down so when you go the the Audi forum you dont feel like you do here.

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