Diesel Turbo doesn't work below 4 degrees fromCold

[chris_freebie]

My Turbo doesn't kick in at all (320d) if and only if the car has been left for say 8 hours or more in weather 4 degrees or colder (tested over 2 months now)

Bmw Liverpool claimed they fixed it, but the problem came back when it turned cold again! Reading couldn't find the problem as it was 12 degrees the day they had it. Now it's cold I can book it in, but it's a pain.

What senesor could cause this to happen?

To fix it I need to start the engine for 10 seconds, stop the engine, wait 20 seconds, restart and all is OK until you park it somewhere cold for a long period of time.

hmmm ?

[chris_freebie]

Boo hissss no replys !

[dazren]

chris_freebie said:

Boo hissss no replys !

An indication of our technical incompetence rather than our not willing to help.

DAZ

>> Edited by dazren on Monday 3rd January 18:10

[chris_freebie]

dazren said:

chris_freebie said: Boo hissss no replys ! An indication of our technical incompetence rather than our not willing to help. DAZ >> Edited by dazren on Monday 3rd January 18:10

Yeah,, guess it was hoping too much, when I first suggested the problem months ago, there were quite a few ideas !! I was hoping with the new info...

Say, nice Porsche

>> Edited by chris_freebie on Monday 3rd January 18:14

[burriana500]

chris_freebie said:

Say, nice Porsche

er, ok... "nice Porsche".
why?
Oh, his you mean... yeah, s'ok I suppose, managed to keep up ok on Eurohoon too

Morning Squadron Leader Daz, Sah!

[chris_freebie]

burriana500 said:

chris_freebie said: Say, nice Porsche er, ok... "nice Porsche". why? Oh, his you mean... yeah, s'ok I suppose, managed to keep up ok on Eurohoon too Morning Squadron Leader Daz, Sah!

Was he stuck in traffic :P ?

[chris_freebie]

It is very odd, you only need start the engine for a couple of seconds, then it is essential you turn it off and wait 20-30 seconds , restart and everything is fine.

Obviously I don't drive it too hard when cold, but the turbo is quite wound back on standard turbo diesels.

I'm convinced it is just a sensor... just a niggle really.

[chris_freebie]

They finally fixed it 3rd time lucky

They just replaced all the sensors they could think of

Hurah !!