Charge pipe issues on 2019 330i

FightingPollo · 06-16-2022, 03:09 PM

So I recently installed an FTP charge pipe. The installation was pretty smooth for the most part. double-checked connections to make sure everything was secure and tight. Took it out for a drive and it seemed solid. The next day though, I got a notification of drivetrain malfunction with reduced engine performance. I couldn't gas as much and noticed that with the RPM's it would not let me go past 4k. Or would struggle to go past it. I put back the stock charge pipe and everything was back to normal. No error notifications and was able to press down on the gas and RPM's go past 4k. Has anyone had this happen to them?

Looking for thought-out answers/solutions. This is the first car I mod so go easy

turnsignalslol · 06-20-2022, 06:33 PM

Wow, that sounds scary 💀

I bought the same pipe but haven't installed it yet but all of this bad exposure about the FTP pipe is making me nervous...

Are you sure that the clamps didn't come loose or anything? Another guy pdxdbo had a boost leak because one of the clamps came loose while he was on the highway

(link: https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...0#post29031460)

WagonGoneWild · 03-21-2024, 02:46 PM

Not sure if you've found an answer yet on the "drivetrain malfunction" message, but the same thing happened to me ('19 330 wagon) after an oil change. The mechanic said it was bad gas.. I ran 93 for a month, no change. Brought it to a Tulley BMW and it ended up being rodent damage to my engine harness which triggered a sensor. Comprehensive insurance covered it ($3000) and we're good as new.

06-16-2022, 03:09 PM	#1
FightingPollo New Member 4 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2019 G20 330i Join Date: May 2022 Location: California, USA iTrader: (0)	Charge pipe issues on 2019 330i So I recently installed an FTP charge pipe. The installation was pretty smooth for the most part. double-checked connections to make sure everything was secure and tight. Took it out for a drive and it seemed solid. The next day though, I got a notification of drivetrain malfunction with reduced engine performance. I couldn't gas as much and noticed that with the RPM's it would not let me go past 4k. Or would struggle to go past it. I put back the stock charge pipe and everything was back to normal. No error notifications and was able to press down on the gas and RPM's go past 4k. Has anyone had this happen to them? Looking for thought-out answers/solutions. This is the first car I mod so go easy
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turnsignalslol Captain 275 Rep 617 Posts Drives: '24 G87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Wow, that sounds scary 💀 I bought the same pipe but haven't installed it yet but all of this bad exposure about the FTP pipe is making me nervous... Are you sure that the clamps didn't come loose or anything? Another guy pdxdbo had a boost leak because one of the clamps came loose while he was on the highway (link: https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...0#post29031460)
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WagonGoneWild Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2019 330 M Sport Wagon Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Boston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 330 xDrive M S ... [0.00]	Not sure if you've found an answer yet on the "drivetrain malfunction" message, but the same thing happened to me ('19 330 wagon) after an oil change. The mechanic said it was bad gas.. I ran 93 for a month, no change. Brought it to a Tulley BMW and it ended up being rodent damage to my engine harness which triggered a sensor. Comprehensive insurance covered it ($3000) and we're good as new.
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