My car shut off while coming to a stop at 10mph

aren93 · 11-06-2014, 07:00 PM

Guys i've been having problems with my car lately not sure exactly what but just now I was slowing down to a stop sign and it just shut off at 10mph. Steering wheel locked couldnt gas, couldnt take the key out. After trying several times 15 seconds later It turned back on. Has anyone heard of anything like this?

Johnny Boost · 11-06-2014, 07:15 PM

That's crazy man. Have you checked for any codes?

aren93 · 11-06-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Boost

That's crazy man. Have you checked for any codes?

I tried plugging the Jb4 USB into my laptop but nothing came up. Is there a program im supposed to download?

aren93 · 11-06-2014, 07:27 PM

*"the connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time," which can eventually lead to a break in the electrical connection and a loss of power in the vehicle. If the car loses power, the engine can stall, which could possibly lead to a crash."

Could my car be part of this eletrical problem recall thing? It says 07-11. Mine is made in Dec of 11

M.a.r.k.u.s · 11-06-2014, 07:34 PM

You have to download the jb4 interface. It's somewhere on the n54tech forum. Do you use spacers between your o2's and down pipe?

jonluc88 · 11-06-2014, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by aren93

*"the connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time," which can eventually lead to a break in the electrical connection and a loss of power in the vehicle. If the car loses power, the engine can stall, which could possibly lead to a crash."

Could my car be part of this eletrical problem recall thing? It says 07-11. Mine is made in Dec of 11

Had a recall about a wire that runs to the battery. You should check your local BMW dealership.

aren93 · 11-06-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by M.a.r.k.u.s

You have to download the jb4 interface. It's somewhere on the n54tech forum. Do you use spacers between your o2's and down pipe?

Oohh...ok I will download it asap. I'm not sure exactly what spacers your referring to but I don't think so.

aren93 · 11-06-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jonluc88

Had a recall about a wire that runs to the battery. You should check your local BMW dealership.

Yeah im going to give them a call tomorrow.

328i_E92_2007 · 11-06-2014, 08:17 PM

Thats really dangerous, i hope you get the problem fixed soon man. Until then drive safe!

M.a.r.k.u.s · 11-06-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by aren93

Oohh...ok I will download it asap. I'm not sure exactly what spacers your referring to but I don't think so.

A lot of people have been trying out spacers or "mini-cats" on cat less down pipes (myself included) in order to keep away that check engine light for a while longer. It works pretty well too as long as you only put one in between the rear O2 sensor and the dp. If you put one between the pre-cat O2 sensor and the dp, which a lot of people have done, it causes idle issues and intermittent stalling due to the O2 responding incorrectly. Unfortunately if a jb4 is set to auto clear it'll clear the specific code it throws (p0133 or p2cf4), which points to a fault in the pre-cat O2

aren93 · 11-07-2014, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by M.a.r.k.u.s

A lot of people have been trying out spacers or "mini-cats" on cat less down pipes (myself included) in order to keep away that check engine light for a while longer. It works pretty well too as long as you only put one in between the rear O2 sensor and the dp. If you put one between the pre-cat O2 sensor and the dp, which a lot of people have done, it causes idle issues and intermittent stalling due to the O2 responding incorrectly. Unfortunately if a jb4 is set to auto clear it'll clear the specific code it throws (p0133 or p2cf4), which points to a fault in the pre-cat O2

Ahh well I only installed what the Downpipe came with so no spacers on my car lol. But damn I see

aren93 · 11-07-2014, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 328i_E92_2007

Thats really dangerous, i hope you get the problem fixed soon man. Until then drive safe!

Thanks man and yeah also I can never get through any red lights anymore without my car jerking and rpms dropping while holding the brake. I have to put it in neutral I feel like im gonna hit the car infront of me.

aren93 · 11-10-2014, 08:32 PM

Wow this is ridiculous, car is shutting off at least 3x a day now, and every time I stop now it feels like it's about to stall. Rpm tachometer wiggles up and down and car dies out. It literally stalls on me lol. Calling BMW tomorrow!!!!

Johnny Boost · 11-10-2014, 09:21 PM

Do you still have the issue when the JB4 is uninstalled?

albotronic · 11-10-2014, 10:20 PM

If it was a cable aka electrical you'd have other problems besides just shutting down. How's your idle? Check your vacuum lines (most likely cause imo) and fuel pressure too... I would suggest bringing it to an indy shop, might be something simple.. Good luck

aren93 · 11-11-2014, 10:44 AM

I didn't have this problem before the Jb4 was installed. However I put it on Map 0 yesterday with no e85 and car had the same issues. I think your right it most likely may be a vacuum line problem or maybe need to update DME.

Johnny Boost · 11-11-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by aren93

I didn't have this problem before the Jb4 was installed. However I put it on Map 0 yesterday with no e85 and car had the same issues. I think your right it most likely may be a vacuum line problem or maybe need to update DME.

AFAIK, those vacuum line issues are specific to N54s. I may be wrong on that though.

M.a.r.k.u.s · 11-11-2014, 04:43 PM

Autoclear off and still no codes?

aren93 · 11-11-2014, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by M.a.r.k.u.s

Autoclear off and still no codes?

I don't know how to check the codes. What software or program do I have to download?

aren93 · 11-11-2014, 09:33 PM

Oh wow guys I think I figured it out. I've tried plugging back in my Golf Tee Mod Vacuum Line while I had my muffler delete and the car still kept turning off. Now I just tried re-connecting the vacuum line with my stock mufflers back on and my car hasn't turned off on me or jerk while idle. So happy though, I think this fixed it. For now

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aren93 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2012 335i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Wow this is ridiculous, car is shutting off at least 3x a day now, and every time I stop now it feels like it's about to stall. Rpm tachometer wiggles up and down and car dies out. It literally stalls on me lol. Calling BMW tomorrow!!!! __________________ MHD- VRSF Catless Downpipe - VRSF Charge Pipe - VRSF 7" FMIC - aFe Intake - Alpina Flash - Pure Stage 2 - Pure Inlet - Fuel it! PI - Fuel it! Stage 2 LPFP - N20 3.5bar Tmap sensor - N20 spark plugs -
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albotronic Enlisted Member 2 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	If it was a cable aka electrical you'd have other problems besides just shutting down. How's your idle? Check your vacuum lines (most likely cause imo) and fuel pressure too... I would suggest bringing it to an indy shop, might be something simple.. Good luck
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aren93 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2012 335i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	I didn't have this problem before the Jb4 was installed. However I put it on Map 0 yesterday with no e85 and car had the same issues. I think your right it most likely may be a vacuum line problem or maybe need to update DME.
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aren93 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2012 335i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Oh wow guys I think I figured it out. I've tried plugging back in my Golf Tee Mod Vacuum Line while I had my muffler delete and the car still kept turning off. Now I just tried re-connecting the vacuum line with my stock mufflers back on and my car hasn't turned off on me or jerk while idle. So happy though, I think this fixed it. For now
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