04-20-2023, 09:20 AM | #1 |
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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.
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04-20-2023, 09:30 AM | #2 |
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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.
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04-20-2023, 09:41 AM | #3 |
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Thanks, yes S65.
He replaced the throttle actuators and the idle control motor. |
04-20-2023, 09:45 AM | #4 |
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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.
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Edit: And if you can get the actual code read out, that would help.
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04-20-2023, 12:51 PM | #6 |
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Following this thread. Because I want an E90 M3 again.
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04-21-2023, 12:27 PM | #7 |
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Following this thread makes me NOT want an e9x m3.
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04-21-2023, 12:35 PM | #8 |
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Aside from the engine eating rod and main bearings, and the VANOS failures, and the throttle valve failures, they seem to be pretty robust.
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04-21-2023, 01:30 PM | #9 |
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