My 550 engine failure after 900 miles

nectarine712 · 09-26-2010, 10:48 AM

Sucks, I love driving Alpine White 550. My car had engine failure after 900 miles . I should be getting my car back from the dealership today (it has been there 3 days now)

gatoman39 · 09-26-2010, 10:52 AM

What was the problem? Can you be a little bit more specific?

nectarine712 · 09-26-2010, 10:56 AM

i'll get the details when I pick my car up later today. I also had a faulty connection with my Y ipod adapter too.

1HOT BMR · 09-26-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nectarine712

Sucks, I love driving Alpine White 550. My car had engine failure after 900 miles . I should be getting my car back from the dealership today (it has been there 3 days now)

Engine failure sounds disheartening to me - I just ordered my Alpine White 550. When I think of engine failure I think of internal component destruction e.g., hole in a piston, broken valves, melted bearings, etc. Is that the kind of failure you are talking about? . . or did the car just quit without any awful metal grinding noises and a puddle of oil on the ground.

TonyMeister · 09-26-2010, 01:50 PM

Oh dear... is it the Nikasil fiasco all over again?

kfiend · 09-26-2010, 03:35 PM

Sorry to hear that, hope you get it sorted out soon.
It would be great if you can give us 550 owners more details.

Thank you.

listerone · 09-26-2010, 09:21 PM

"Engine failure" sounds pretty ominous.It's a term I'd be inclined to use only if it resulted in pistons flying through the hood or some other equally drastic scenario.What were the symptoms? Any warning signs?

nectarine712 · 09-27-2010, 12:25 AM

i was driving my car and the screen warning said "engine failure" and advised me to reduce speeds. At speeds lower then 15 miles per hour my car was shaking and jolting.

I got the car back today and everything seems to be fine. They replaced the faulty exhaust vanos solenoid and reinstalled intake to correct position.

Also, they replaced the Y connector for the ipod.

1HOT BMR · 09-27-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nectarine712

i was driving my car and the screen warning said "engine failure" and advised me to reduce speeds. At speeds lower then 15 miles per hour my car was shaking and jolting.

I got the car back today and everything seems to be fine. They replaced the faulty exhaust vanos solenoid and reinstalled intake to correct position.

Also, they replaced the Y connector for the ipod.

What a relief! . . but what a pain to have to take it in with less than 1K mi to get your first repair.

09-27-2010, 12:55 AM

I know the N63 engine uses a different fuel pump from the N54/N55, but can it possibly be a HPFP?

kd6lor · 09-27-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by nectarine712

i was driving my car and the screen warning said "engine failure" and advised me to reduce speeds. At speeds lower then 15 miles per hour my car was shaking and jolting.

I got the car back today and everything seems to be fine. They replaced the faulty exhaust vanos solenoid and reinstalled intake to correct position.

Also, they replaced the Y connector for the ipod.

Can anyone tell me what an "exhaust vanos solenoid" is? What it does?

The Y connector I got, btw...

Paul

kfiend · 09-27-2010, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by nectarine712

i was driving my car and the screen warning said "engine failure" and advised me to reduce speeds. At speeds lower then 15 miles per hour my car was shaking and jolting.

I got the car back today and everything seems to be fine. They replaced the faulty exhaust vanos solenoid and reinstalled intake to correct position.

Also, they replaced the Y connector for the ipod.

What happened to your intake? Came loose?

LuvMyE92 · 09-27-2010, 08:41 AM

VANOS is BMW's variable valve timing. It changes the position of the cam to activate the valves depending on engine speed. The solenoid activates the positioning of the cam. It is electronic and controls the oil pressure to the cam. Keyword: electronic.

After they replaced it, they likely reset the intake position sensor. I can't remember if the V8 is valvetronic or not (I'm thinking not) but it might have to do with that.

Don't forget, a lot of these technical terms are translated from German into English and the meaning can sometimes get comfusibulated.

Glad you got your car back, OrangeFruit712.

raleedy · 09-27-2010, 06:47 PM

"Engine Failure"? What a poetic error message. Remind me to order the multi-engine option.

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nectarine712 New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 550i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (0)	My 550 engine failure after 900 miles Sucks, I love driving Alpine White 550. My car had engine failure after 900 miles . I should be getting my car back from the dealership today (it has been there 3 days now)
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gatoman39 Major 116 Rep 1,346 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335 M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: LA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E92 335i M Sport [1.00]	What was the problem? Can you be a little bit more specific?
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nectarine712 New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 550i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (0)	i'll get the details when I pick my car up later today. I also had a faulty connection with my Y ipod adapter too.
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TonyMeister Second Lieutenant 106 Rep 204 Posts Drives: Not a BMW... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: I'm here I'm there I'm F' everywhere I'm the eggman iTrader: (0)	Oh dear... is it the Nikasil fiasco all over again?
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kfiend Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 285 Posts Drives: E90 325i & F10 550i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear that, hope you get it sorted out soon. It would be great if you can give us 550 owners more details. Thank you.
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listerone First Lieutenant 10 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 540d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	"Engine failure" sounds pretty ominous.It's a term I'd be inclined to use only if it resulted in pistons flying through the hood or some other equally drastic scenario.What were the symptoms? Any warning signs? __________________ Current : 2018 540d Formerly: 2014 328d Formerly: 2011 MB E350 Bluetec Formerly: 2009 335d
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nectarine712 New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 550i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (0)	i was driving my car and the screen warning said "engine failure" and advised me to reduce speeds. At speeds lower then 15 miles per hour my car was shaking and jolting. I got the car back today and everything seems to be fine. They replaced the faulty exhaust vanos solenoid and reinstalled intake to correct position. Also, they replaced the Y connector for the ipod.
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LuvMyE92 Occasionally frequent poster 3000 Rep 2,744 Posts Drives: CT5V-Blackwing Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RTP NC, USA iTrader: (0)	VANOS is BMW's variable valve timing. It changes the position of the cam to activate the valves depending on engine speed. The solenoid activates the positioning of the cam. It is electronic and controls the oil pressure to the cam. Keyword: electronic. After they replaced it, they likely reset the intake position sensor. I can't remember if the V8 is valvetronic or not (I'm thinking not) but it might have to do with that. Don't forget, a lot of these technical terms are translated from German into English and the meaning can sometimes get comfusibulated. Glad you got your car back, OrangeFruit712. __________________ Current inventory: F22 & G05 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing w/3 pedals Past: E24,E28(3),E34,E36,E37,E38(2),E39(4),E46,E89,E92 (obviously),F01,F06,F10,F30,F87,G12,G30(2),G82(2)
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raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	"Engine Failure"? What a poetic error message. Remind me to order the multi-engine option.
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