JB3 CEL Problem

dmailloux · 12-05-2008, 04:50 PM

I installed my JB3 yesterday, (there were some serious issues) Terry resolved them via a phone call (I think). Started up the car, drove it hard, it ran great. I went to take a turn at a normal speed, and the yellow 1/2 engine came on, no turbo's (which I assume is limp mode) my dual climate control stopped working (either just hot or just cold) my radio would not work. I got home turned the car off, and the radio would not power off after I turned the whole car off and locked it. I came back to the car about 15 minutes later. Started it up, and EVERYTHING worked. No light, no problems. I drove it to the gas station with Terry on the phone filled from a 1/2 tank to a full tank, and started it back up. Terry told me to try and get it to happen again, and see when the light comes on. I drove it hard, seriously hard. Nothing happened. Woke up this morning drove it hard to work and still nothing.

Can anyone help me? I terrified that the codes are going to show up logged in the ECU and BMW will see them.

coco_m3 · 12-05-2008, 08:20 PM

Have you talked to T and asked him about the codes being logged in the DME for BMW to see?

JohnL135I · 12-05-2008, 10:21 PM

I would re-check your wiring... make sure everything is secure and taped properly........

baseballbreath · 12-05-2008, 10:25 PM

Hopefully this is an isolated problem, mine should be coming in like a week. lol

TunedM2C · 12-05-2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnL135I

I would re-check your wiring... make sure everything is secure and taped properly........

+1

dmailloux · 12-06-2008, 08:27 AM

Drove again, and the yellow 1/2 engine came on and the car went into limp mode.

randomquickness · 12-06-2008, 09:05 AM

my car was hooked up to the BMW computer WITH jb3 installed and it didn't send up any flags

adrean8j · 12-06-2008, 09:12 AM

^^^That they told you about...LOL.

AchtungF80 · 12-06-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by randomquickness

my car was hooked up to the BMW computer WITH jb3 installed and it didn't send up any flags

Yes but have you ever had a CEL post JB3 install before?

dmailloux · 12-06-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by beyondriddick

Drove again, and the yellow 1/2 engine came on and the car went into limp mode.

Limp mode again. Turned the car off, and started back up fine-- normal acceleration. I think I'm just going to take it off and send it back to Terry. have him figure it out. The fact that the wires were messed up when I received it and I had to remove the pins and put them in the correct spots, kinda has me nervous that the rest of the wiring may be messed up as well. I'm beginning to lose confidence in the product. I just dont want to lose my warranty due to the limp modes being logged and found my BMW.

randomquickness · 12-06-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AchtungE30

Yes but have you ever had a CEL post JB3 install before?

yes...I have thrown my fair share

dmailloux · 12-06-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomquickness

yes...I have thrown my fair share

of the yellow 1/2 engine or the "Engine Service Soon"? and has your car ever gone into the 'no turbo' all engine mode (I believe this to be limp mode) correct me if I'm wrong.

randomquickness · 12-06-2008, 02:25 PM

both. I am not sure if the limp disables the turbos but it definately reduces the power.

dmailloux · 12-06-2008, 03:31 PM

Yup I just got the Engine Service Soon Light. How do you get rid of it? I'm removing the JB3 Right now. I'll let everyone know if disconnecting the Battery clears the error.

dmailloux · 12-06-2008, 06:25 PM

OK I removed the JB3 put the car back to stock. Used an OBD reader found code P142E, cleared the code. Drove the car, feels fine. I start to take a corner and realize my adaptive headlights dont work.

coco_m3 · 12-06-2008, 06:53 PM

Is your headlight switch on the Automatic setting, because the adaptive headlights dont move when no in the automatic setting.

dmailloux · 12-06-2008, 08:24 PM

Another Update! Silverbullet135i was right! and I look like a complete and utter ASS! I figured it out on my own I changed it to the automatic mode and they worked and then came back and read this post and that explains it perfectly.

coco_m3 · 12-06-2008, 08:32 PM

I'm glad you figured it out.

onehungevo · 12-06-2008, 09:14 PM

It sucks your car had problems after installing the JB3. I think it was a wise decision to take it off and send it back.

BlackjackMulligan · 12-06-2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beyondriddick

OK I removed the JB3 put the car back to stock. Used an OBD reader found code P142E, cleared the code.

What does that code mean?

ronnyek · 12-06-2008, 10:03 PM

i'd actually like to hear some more details on the major problems and supposed problem with miswiring on BMS's part.

I am not a BMS fanboy or anything, but I think BMS reputation for having a quality product is pretty solid.

I'd also like to see some feedback that says it wasnt installer error.

ronnyek · 12-06-2008, 10:04 PM

I say that because the symptoms you describe sound liek what you might expect to see if you had wires shorting out etc.

12-05-2008, 04:50 PM	#1
dmailloux Navy Chief 31 Rep 447 Posts Drives: '14 CBM X6M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 Triumph Speed ... [0.00]	JB3 CEL Problem I installed my JB3 yesterday, (there were some serious issues) Terry resolved them via a phone call (I think). Started up the car, drove it hard, it ran great. I went to take a turn at a normal speed, and the yellow 1/2 engine came on, no turbo's (which I assume is limp mode) my dual climate control stopped working (either just hot or just cold) my radio would not work. I got home turned the car off, and the radio would not power off after I turned the whole car off and locked it. I came back to the car about 15 minutes later. Started it up, and EVERYTHING worked. No light, no problems. I drove it to the gas station with Terry on the phone filled from a 1/2 tank to a full tank, and started it back up. Terry told me to try and get it to happen again, and see when the light comes on. I drove it hard, seriously hard. Nothing happened. Woke up this morning drove it hard to work and still nothing. Can anyone help me? I terrified that the codes are going to show up logged in the ECU and BMW will see them. __________________ '19 Triumph Speed Triple RS STOLEN: '18 S1000RR SOLD: '14 X6M, 711WHP '09 135i, 2012 Daytona 675R, '16 S1000RR
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dmailloux Navy Chief 31 Rep 447 Posts Drives: '14 CBM X6M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 Triumph Speed ... [0.00]	Drove again, and the yellow 1/2 engine came on and the car went into limp mode. __________________ '19 Triumph Speed Triple RS STOLEN: '18 S1000RR SOLD: '14 X6M, 711WHP '09 135i, 2012 Daytona 675R, '16 S1000RR
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	my car was hooked up to the BMW computer WITH jb3 installed and it didn't send up any flags __________________
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	both. I am not sure if the limp disables the turbos but it definately reduces the power. __________________
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dmailloux Navy Chief 31 Rep 447 Posts Drives: '14 CBM X6M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 Triumph Speed ... [0.00]	Yup I just got the Engine Service Soon Light. How do you get rid of it? I'm removing the JB3 Right now. I'll let everyone know if disconnecting the Battery clears the error. __________________ '19 Triumph Speed Triple RS STOLEN: '18 S1000RR SOLD: '14 X6M, 711WHP '09 135i, 2012 Daytona 675R, '16 S1000RR
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dmailloux Navy Chief 31 Rep 447 Posts Drives: '14 CBM X6M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 Triumph Speed ... [0.00]	OK I removed the JB3 put the car back to stock. Used an OBD reader found code P142E, cleared the code. Drove the car, feels fine. I start to take a corner and realize my adaptive headlights dont work. __________________ '19 Triumph Speed Triple RS STOLEN: '18 S1000RR SOLD: '14 X6M, 711WHP '09 135i, 2012 Daytona 675R, '16 S1000RR
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dmailloux Navy Chief 31 Rep 447 Posts Drives: '14 CBM X6M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 Triumph Speed ... [0.00]	Another Update! Silverbullet135i was right! and I look like a complete and utter ASS! I figured it out on my own I changed it to the automatic mode and they worked and then came back and read this post and that explains it perfectly. __________________ '19 Triumph Speed Triple RS STOLEN: '18 S1000RR SOLD: '14 X6M, 711WHP '09 135i, 2012 Daytona 675R, '16 S1000RR
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onehungevo Captain 64 Rep 982 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	It sucks your car had problems after installing the JB3. I think it was a wise decision to take it off and send it back.
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ronnyek Captain 24 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2010 Evo MR Touring Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: space iTrader: (1)	i'd actually like to hear some more details on the major problems and supposed problem with miswiring on BMS's part. I am not a BMS fanboy or anything, but I think BMS reputation for having a quality product is pretty solid. I'd also like to see some feedback that says it wasnt installer error.
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12-06-2008, 10:04 PM	#22
ronnyek Captain 24 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2010 Evo MR Touring Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: space iTrader: (1)	I say that because the symptoms you describe sound liek what you might expect to see if you had wires shorting out etc.
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