2014 X3 N55 Drive Train Malfunction

hogwldfltr · 08-11-2019, 05:45 PM

During hard acceleration there was a loud springing sound and sudden significant loss of power. I limped the car home with it making frequent auto gear changes. Any ideas? There is a three month warranty on the used vehicle. It will head into the dealership (Mini, next door to the BMW one) where I bought it. What comes to mind is a timing slip.

hardparker · 08-11-2019, 07:10 PM

Pull the codes and see what it says and post back up. Loud springing sound, huh? Did you inspect everything for possible damage?

hogwldfltr · 08-11-2019, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hardparker

Pull the codes and see what it says and post back up. Loud springing sound, huh? Did you inspect everything for possible damage?

No opportunity. The car is parked as I have four 12.5 hour days (plus 1.5 hours round trip commute) in a row before I can do anything. I'll be driving my F250 until the X3's into the shop and I have a loaner. Unfortunately I don't have the hardware to pull the codes.

Blaster400 · 08-11-2019, 09:09 PM

Wild guess you had a charge pipe failure.

TheCoolX3 · 08-11-2019, 10:38 PM

Charge pipe exploded

hogwldfltr · 08-12-2019, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Blaster400

Wild guess you had a charge pipe failure.

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Originally Posted by TheCoolX3

Charge pipe exploded

Well, hopefully that is it. 88K miles and close to six years, it sounds likely from what I'm reading. Now if they'd consider a metal one instead of the stock plastic.

hogwldfltr · 08-13-2019, 05:48 AM

Any recommendations for replacements; durability, delivery?

Blaster400 · 08-13-2019, 06:28 AM

https://www.amazon.com/Turbo-Charge-.../dp/B06XSDT5DS

scostu · 08-13-2019, 07:08 AM

+1 for FTP.... installed that brand on my N20 as soon as I bought the F25.

hogwldfltr · 08-13-2019, 07:14 PM

Charge pipe disconnected!!!

TheCoolX3 · 08-14-2019, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hogwldfltr

Charge pipe disconnected!!!

That will do it! FTP kit is the best IMO

hogwldfltr · 08-14-2019, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCoolX3

That will do it! FTP kit is the best IMO

Is FTP available in the US or only out of Taiwan?

scostu · 08-14-2019, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hogwldfltr

Is FTP available in the US or only out of Taiwan?

Not sure.

I ordered mine from their Taiwanese website. It was delivered in 4 days.

hogwldfltr · 08-15-2019, 03:48 PM

Here's an update; the Mini dealership approved the replacement using the FTP parts. They will reimburse me for their cost of the OEM part (actually more expensive). I footed the bill for the high speed shipment. Should be here early next week.

hogwldfltr · 08-19-2019, 11:35 AM

FTP is due tomorrow. I'm looking forward to getting the X3 on the road again.

hogwldfltr · 08-20-2019, 07:32 PM

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Here's an update; the Mini dealership approved the replacement using the FTP parts. They will reimburse me for their cost of the OEM part (actually more expensive). I footed the bill for the high speed shipment. Should be here early next week.

I know it should be obvious from the photo but it was accidental that I ordered the boost pipe as well. Both are being installed and I should be back in business tomorrow. The dealership charged $200 for the extra install. Hopefully that will end the woes caused by rubber/plastic degradation around the turbo and cooler.

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hogwldfltr Private First Class 42 Rep 156 Posts Drives: X3 35i Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Newbury, MA iTrader: (0)	Charge pipe disconnected!!!
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hogwldfltr Private First Class 42 Rep 156 Posts Drives: X3 35i Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Newbury, MA iTrader: (0)	Here's an update; the Mini dealership approved the replacement using the FTP parts. They will reimburse me for their cost of the OEM part (actually more expensive). I footed the bill for the high speed shipment. Should be here early next week. Last edited by hogwldfltr; 08-15-2019 at 08:51 PM..
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hogwldfltr Private First Class 42 Rep 156 Posts Drives: X3 35i Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Newbury, MA iTrader: (0)	FTP is due tomorrow. I'm looking forward to getting the X3 on the road again.
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