Engine Malfunction

[ard]

Just drive it home... A cel is fine to drive withit on...

[95wildtt]

I tried to drive it home last night, the problem is that it woldn't go over 40MPH with the reduced Engine Performance/limp mode, and the drive home is all highway with 65-70MPH speed limits.

[JamnX5]

This happen to me 3 times. I would recommend taking it to the dealer. I think it's very unsafe losing power. My 09 4.8 is still in the shop. Two weeks and counting as of today. They think it's a wiring harness, per BMW NA recommendations. They replaced the throttle harness and throttle body with no success. I hope to get an update today on vehicle. I'll post once I get the car back.

I have two young kids and I'm not willing to risk their safety. IMO.

[ard]

Originally Posted by 95wildtt

I tried to drive it home last night, the problem is that it woldn't go over 40MPH with the reduced Engine Performance/limp mode, and the drive home is all highway with 65-70MPH speed limits.

Oh, hey...I know that drive... made it in ~22 minute once, late for a plane out of IND. Leaving from just north of the Renaissance hotel.

I have AAA- time to use one of their '3 annual' tows.

[95wildtt]

Man... You were hauling a$$!

It started just like normal this morning, but had lots of codes stored.
Cleared the codes and all has been fine today
Doing the cable harness change out tomorrow...

Then she's up for sale.