Engine Malfunction

[jspdr]

Originally Posted by JamnX5

I'm a bit irritated that I had to pay $50 for the CPO fix.

Even more annoying is the $50 CPO fee. Maybe they will wave this one because I have been in so many times.

Thanks.

You paid $50 deductible twice for the same issue? Talk to service manager explain about their misdiagnosed. I was in same situation, but was waived the second deductible.

[JamnX5]

Throttle body was replaced last week. Looks like they are saying it's the wiring harness (cable). Dealer has another X5 in the shop for the same thing. BMW rep was on-site and recommended the repair. They are testing on the other X5 before working on mine.

Looks like I'll have a new BMW loaner ('14 328d w/ M package) for a while. I cannot believe the gas mileage on this new 3 series.

[JamnX5]

Dealer is waving the deductible. My SA is outstanding! He is going the extra mile to make sure my ride is safe before returning to me.

[95wildtt]

My X5 is still at the airport... 79k on the clock.
It's been sitting in the parking garage for 3 days.

I just put a new alternator, when fixing the valve cover leak which dripped into my alternator, and battery in 2 months ago.

It's been running great, but when I started the car within the first second the Engine Malfunction message came on. Turned it off after a couple of minutes and it did the same thing again. I tried to drive it for a couple of blocks and no luck... in limp mode.

Since my car is sitting in the airport parking garage, what would be the best method for fixing this?

I'm thinking I should try to clean it first to try to get it home, then can look at the TB itself and the harness.

I obvously didn't have my laptop/cable to pull codes.

Thanks,
John