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Old 09-20-2008, 02:48 PM
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Hi,

Just now installed Sprint Booster in my 2006 525i Automatic. I got the following warnings:

- ENGINE MALFUNCTION !! REDUCED POWER
- TRANSMISSION ERROR!
- IDRIVE SYSTEM ERROR!

I also did Transmission Reset method: Turn Key until lights turn on -> Press and hold Pedal for 25s -> Release Pedal -> Turn Key to OFF -> Turn Key to ON and Start Engine.

Just now tried to drive car around the block, basically cannot raise accelerator.. It just stays in 1000K RPM no matter how deep you press the pedal

Is the SPRINT BOOSTER I got is faulty or am I missing some steps ??
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UPDATE: Reconnect everything from start... No more Errors!! Drove a block, then took it to highway: WOWWW!!! I feell Nausea now

'SERVICE Engine Soon' Light is ON now for some reason.. hopefully nothing bad happened.
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Originally Posted by coolguy' post='674146' date='Sep 20 2008, 04:22 PM
UPDATE: Reconnect everything from start... No more Errors!! Drove a block, then took it to highway: WOWWW!!! I feell Nausea now

'SERVICE Engine Soon' Light is ON now for some reason.. hopefully nothing bad happened.
Keep update on the Engine soon light after 200miles or so..
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A mechanic can reset that error with their computer. Glad you like the SB, P! It's about damn time you got your hands on one.
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Thanks guys!
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Originally Posted by Cwest' post='674264' date='Sep 21 2008, 08:59 AM
Keep update on the Engine soon light after 200miles or so..

could you explain that a little plz
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Originally Posted by irony' post='674462' date='Sep 21 2008, 06:34 AM
could you explain that a little plz
I read on the fourm that after 200miles on the SB the engine malfunction will go away completely. I just wanted to see if that is true with coolguy's situation and want updates.
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Ya in 1-2 weeks I will pass 200miles, will update
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Originally Posted by coolguy' post='674483' date='Sep 21 2008, 10:32 AM
Ya in 1-2 weeks I will pass 200miles, will update
Why wait? Just have your local mechanic reset it. Will cost you nothing and takes about...30 seconds.
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Yep, I had some thing, I unplugged it then plugged it in again and never came back.


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