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      09-15-2014, 04:07 PM   #1
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Question Transport Mode Rev Limiter

Is there a transport mode rev limiter that maybe my dealer did not reset? I am still in break in so have not been revving my M4 much, but on a couple of occasions I hit 5k RPM and when I did, it was like hitting a rev limiter and the yellow lights on the tach started flashing sequentially. This has happened twice.

I have not heard of anyone else that was unable to exceed 5k rpm during break in.
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Mine went to the proper redline during break in. By accident of course.
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Mine went to the proper redline during break in. By accident of course.
That's why I was wondering if there was a "transport mode" that should have been reset before I took delivery.
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That's why I was wondering if there was a "transport mode" that should have been reset before I took delivery.
Probably a dumb question, but was the car at full operating temps?
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Strange... Still in break-in and hit a bit over 5k. With no lights. Call your dealer and tell them.
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Probably a dumb question, but was the car at full operating temps?
Yes it was.
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Strange... Still in break-in and hit a bit over 5k. With no lights. Call your dealer and tell them.
I plan to do that - thanks.
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hmm according to PKILLA, he was able to redline at the port too?
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Yes it was.
Like I said, dumb question.

Just asked because I have never heard of a "Transport Mode", and my e92 M3 was never limited before the 1200 mile service (yes, I ventured north of 7k a few times before break-in was over).
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Like I said, dumb question.

Just asked because I have never heard of a "Transport Mode", and my e92 M3 was never limited before the 1200 mile service (yes, I ventured north of 7k a few times before break-in was over).
My E46 M3 wasn't either. I have not heard of a "transport mode" either, so I guess my M4 is "defective". Have to get it check out.
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My 1st E92 M3 was delivered with the transport rev limiter still engaged which limited the revs to a little over 4000 rpm.It went off by itself after about 50 kms.
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My 1st E92 M3 was delivered with the transport rev limiter still engaged which limited the revs to a little over 4000 rpm.It went off by itself after about 50 kms.
My M4 has a little over 500 miles right now, but thanks for confirming that there might be such a ting as a transport rev limiter.
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My E46 M3 wasn't either. I have not heard of a "transport mode" either, so I guess my M4 is "defective". Have to get it check out.
You got the special edition AARP model.

Seriously though, get it checked out. I tracked mine with about 800 miles on it and had no problems going well over 5k rpms.
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You got the special edition AARP model.
I'm too old for AARP
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Are you talking about the shift lights by any chance? If I am pushing it, the yellow lights come on around the tach. But the RPMs can keep on climbing.
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Are you talking about the shift lights by any chance? If I am pushing it, the yellow lights come on around the tach. But the RPMs can keep on climbing.
Maybe it is the shifting lights, but RPM does not climb.
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Bizarre. Not only did my M3 not have a rev limiter, it did not seem to have the 150 mph speed limiter either. Blinking yellows for shift warning yes.
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Is this when in neutral and/or park? If so the rev limit is around 5k in those modes iirc. It's the same in the E60 and E9x Ms too.
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Is this when in neutral and/or park? If so the rev limit is around 5k in those modes iirc. It's the same in the E60 and E9x Ms too.
I have 6MT
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Is there a transport mode rev limiter that maybe my dealer did not reset? I am still in break in so have not been revving my M4 much, but on a couple of occasions I hit 5k RPM and when I did, it was like hitting a rev limiter and the yellow lights on the tach started flashing sequentially. This has happened twice.

I have not heard of anyone else that was unable to exceed 5k rpm during break in.
You just need to get your dealer to disable transport mode. Easiest to get it done during the 1200 mile service.
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Bizarre. Not only did my M3 not have a rev limiter, it did not seem to have the 150 mph speed limiter either. Blinking yellows for shift warning yes.
155 was passed by me too many times. By accident and on a closed course of course.
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