2009 X5 35d Problems

[soldmystang]

jwscfa, EGR code is bad mojo if it is anything like a Ford diesel. does it smoke real bad at start-up in the morning?

OP, i think you are suffering from turbo lag. try various techniques on the pedal to see if you can get the turbos to kick in earlier.

[Fraser]

Originally Posted by soldmystang

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OP, i think you are suffering from turbo lag. try various techniques on the pedal to see if you can get the turbos to kick in earlier.

The turbos are sequential. The small one spools up first and then the bigger one comes on stream and gradually takes over. All completely seamless. Can't say I ever noticed even the slightest hint of turbo lag with this system with the Aussie models I have driven.

[soldmystang]

Originally Posted by Fraser

The turbos are sequential. The small one spools up first and then the bigger one comes on stream and gradually takes over. All completely seamless. Can't say I ever noticed even the slightest hint of turbo lag with this system with the Aussie models I have driven.

i thought it doubtful also given the design but pinging at low rpm under load would lead me to believe the motor is working harder than the turbo or turboes. maybe the little turbo isn't spinning properly.