550i from hell

Wht550jersey · 03-05-2021, 08:20 PM

Just got done replacing all 4 vanos and intercooler to dinan, vented the coolant started the car ran great for 20 mins, opened the coolant reserve and car started stumbling and fell on its face . I also got a ton of faults

Unspec · 03-05-2021, 09:46 PM

Clear the codes and see what comes back. The problem with a lot of non-ISTA scanners is they don't show if it's a stored code or a current code.

550bye · 03-06-2021, 12:27 AM

Ouch, '550 from hell', welcome to the club. You're not a real N63 owner until you have more faults then miles driven, haha. Just kidding, but not really. Like Unspec said, you have to get ISTA setup.

kretzu can hook you up in the DIY section if you don't have a copy. You can check the FB groups too, a lot of guys will get on TeamViewer and help you with setup and basic diagnosis, assuming you're not already using ISTA. Good luck

Wht550jersey · 03-06-2021, 05:55 AM

Thanks guys going to try and get ista . I have had way to many problems with this car . Lmao . Also none of the codes will clear . Also have no throttle when startup . I'm wondering if the throttle body went .

spielnicht · 03-06-2021, 09:42 AM

Sorry to hear about your troubles. LMK if you need help with ISTA setup.

This engine's rep is the reason I won't even tune it or install any aftermarket performance parts - it's hard enough just to keep it happy and operational as stock.

Wht550jersey · 03-06-2021, 12:37 PM

Thanks trying to get my hands on a laptop . Just odd I can't clear any of these codes

AnotherM · 03-06-2021, 07:30 PM

If you cant clear the codes, it could be because what has caused them is an actual problem. Lind of like if you have a shorted sensor and the code wont clear.

Trainwreck914 · 03-12-2021, 08:38 PM

Also some scanners are unable to clear codes. I've noticed this in the past. But I'm usually able to clear them with ista. But serious once return instantaneously

Wht550jersey · 03-13-2021, 08:43 AM

Ya I got ista going and nothing will clear . Just trying to figure out if it's a wiring problem or the dme went out

AnotherM · 03-13-2021, 09:58 AM

I fried my dme when I removed the engine harness on bank 1. Had one of the ground wires not fully tightened and it fried instantly.

When I started the car, it ran like crap and had a bunch of similar codes.

billowusu · 03-08-2023, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Wht550jersey

Just got done replacing all 4 vanos and intercooler to dinan, vented the coolant started the car ran great for 20 mins, opened the coolant reserve and car started stumbling and fell on its face . I also got a ton of faults

Did you solve it? Having the same issue for 2 months straight. Ready to part my car out because of it.

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Wht550jersey Private First Class 13 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: New jersey iTrader: (0)	550i from hell Just got done replacing all 4 vanos and intercooler to dinan, vented the coolant started the car ran great for 20 mins, opened the coolant reserve and car started stumbling and fell on its face . I also got a ton of faults Attached Images Last edited by Wht550jersey; 03-13-2021 at 08:44 AM..
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Unspec Colonel 1300 Rep 2,590 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 535xi Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	Clear the codes and see what comes back. The problem with a lot of non-ISTA scanners is they don't show if it's a stored code or a current code. __________________ 2015 BMW 535xi Bootmod3 Stage 2 \| ER charge pipe \| ER Catted DP \| Remus Exhaust \| Gplus FMIC \| KW V3 \| Turner Monoball thrust arm bushings \| Wallet regrets ISTA VM Setup/Tutorial
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550bye Second Lieutenant 1390 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Utah iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 550i [5.67]	Ouch, '550 from hell', welcome to the club. You're not a real N63 owner until you have more faults then miles driven, haha. Just kidding, but not really. Like Unspec said, you have to get ISTA setup. kretzu can hook you up in the DIY section if you don't have a copy. You can check the FB groups too, a lot of guys will get on TeamViewer and help you with setup and basic diagnosis, assuming you're not already using ISTA. Good luck __________________ 2011 550i (N63) Upgraded 51mm turbos, Heatsync Stage 3 Flash, JB4 stacked, BMS WMI, Arm Charge Pipes, Heatsync Catless DPs, X-Pipe, Res Muffler Delete, xHP Stage 3 Trans Flash, Turbosmart Diverter Valves, 3.5 TMAPs, Oil Cooler, Heatsync Front Mounted Max Cool Intakes, Walbro LPFP and e40 mix rollin on Stance SF07 9x20 w/Toyo Extensa and 10.5x20 w/Toyo R888R.
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Wht550jersey Private First Class 13 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: New jersey iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys going to try and get ista . I have had way to many problems with this car . Lmao . Also none of the codes will clear . Also have no throttle when startup . I'm wondering if the throttle body went . Last edited by Wht550jersey; 03-06-2021 at 07:42 AM..
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spielnicht Petrolhead 440 Rep 807 Posts Drives: 24 X3 M40i/14 550i/08 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si [9.67] 2014 BMW 550i [6.00] 2024 BMW X3 M40i [9.25]	Sorry to hear about your troubles. LMK if you need help with ISTA setup. This engine's rep is the reason I won't even tune it or install any aftermarket performance parts - it's hard enough just to keep it happy and operational as stock. __________________ . 2024 X3 M40i 2014 550i 2008 Z4 3.0si 6MT 2011 Z4 35si (sold)
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Wht550jersey Private First Class 13 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: New jersey iTrader: (0)	Thanks trying to get my hands on a laptop . Just odd I can't clear any of these codes
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03-06-2021, 07:30 PM	#7
AnotherM Cole 320 Rep 498 Posts Drives: 2016 m5 CP Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	If you cant clear the codes, it could be because what has caused them is an actual problem. Lind of like if you have a shorted sensor and the code wont clear.
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Trainwreck914 Lieutenant 130 Rep 452 Posts Drives: BMW F10 F15 E39 E90 E53 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: NY CT iTrader: (0)	Also some scanners are unable to clear codes. I've noticed this in the past. But I'm usually able to clear them with ista. But serious once return instantaneously
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03-13-2021, 08:43 AM	#9
Wht550jersey Private First Class 13 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: New jersey iTrader: (0)	Ya I got ista going and nothing will clear . Just trying to figure out if it's a wiring problem or the dme went out
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03-13-2021, 09:58 AM	#10
AnotherM Cole 320 Rep 498 Posts Drives: 2016 m5 CP Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I fried my dme when I removed the engine harness on bank 1. Had one of the ground wires not fully tightened and it fried instantly. When I started the car, it ran like crap and had a bunch of similar codes.
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