S62 assistance

John V · 04-20-2023, 09:20 AM

I should probably post this in the technical section, but I don't have much confidence that anybody reads that forum anymore. Does anyone have knowledge of a competent BMW shop in the DC/MD/VA area? A co-worker is having problems with his E90 M3, specifically throttle valve codes; he has thrown some parts at the problem with little success and is looking to punt to someone competent.

Nick M3 · 04-20-2023, 09:30 AM

(S65)

Can I ask what parts he's thrown at the problem? Usually misc throttle codes / limp mode come down to actuator issues.

I don't really have a good answer on shops, but Excluservice seems to continue to be expensive but competent.

John V · 04-20-2023, 09:41 AM

Thanks, yes S65.

He replaced the throttle actuators and the idle control motor.

JST · 04-20-2023, 09:45 AM

I have heard good things about J&F Motors in Arlington and Alexandria Bavarian Service in Alexandria, but I haven’t used either one yet.

Nick M3 · 04-20-2023, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John V

Thanks, yes S65.

He replaced the throttle actuators and the idle control motor.

New actuators or rebuilt? Rebuilt seems to be a bit hit and miss. And did he replace one or both?

Edit: And if you can get the actual code read out, that would help.

lemming · 04-20-2023, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick M3

New actuators or rebuilt? Rebuilt seems to be a bit hit and miss. And did he replace one or both?

Edit: And if you can get the actual code read out, that would help.

Following this thread. Because I want an E90 M3 again.

equ · 04-21-2023, 12:27 PM

Following this thread makes me NOT want an e9x m3.

John V · 04-21-2023, 12:35 PM

Aside from the engine eating rod and main bearings, and the VANOS failures, and the throttle valve failures, they seem to be pretty robust.

I'm actually serious, not attempting to be disparaging. It's one of the few "modern" BMWs I'd consider owning.

Jeff_DML · 04-21-2023, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by equ

Following this thread makes me NOT want an e9x m3.

yeah I was always scared of my E90 M3 engine having expensive issues

wdc330i · 04-21-2023, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

yeah I was always scared of my E90 M3 engine having expensive issues

It’s a proud M3 tradition. I was scared of that in my E46 M3.

04-20-2023, 09:20 AM	#1
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	S62 assistance I should probably post this in the technical section, but I don't have much confidence that anybody reads that forum anymore. Does anyone have knowledge of a competent BMW shop in the DC/MD/VA area? A co-worker is having problems with his E90 M3, specifically throttle valve codes; he has thrown some parts at the problem with little success and is looking to punt to someone competent.

04-20-2023, 09:30 AM	#2
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,456	(S65) Can I ask what parts he's thrown at the problem? Usually misc throttle codes / limp mode come down to actuator issues. I don't really have a good answer on shops, but Excluservice seems to continue to be expensive but competent. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

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John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	Aside from the engine eating rod and main bearings, and the VANOS failures, and the throttle valve failures, they seem to be pretty robust. I'm actually serious, not attempting to be disparaging. It's one of the few "modern" BMWs I'd consider owning.