M240i cold start..

Raj420 · 12-14-2016, 03:41 AM

Hi All,

I've had my new M240i for two weeks now. I started it this morning and only my right side exhaust was firing. Nothing coming out of the left side (when looking at the car from the rear). Anyone else having/had this issue? It didn't sound as loud as it usually does either on startup.

Joe240 · 12-14-2016, 03:43 AM

left side has the valve. Valve only opens in sport and sport+ modes. When you first start your car, it's in comfort. Not a defect/problem. Normal operation

Raj420 · 12-14-2016, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe240

left side has the valve. Valve only opens in sport and sport+ modes. When you first start your car, it's in comfort. Not a defect/problem. Normal operation

Thank you

Joe240 · 12-14-2016, 05:13 AM

Np

redontheline · 12-14-2016, 09:45 AM

It also won't open until it reaches a certain temp in sport. You can wait for it to open and unplug the servo to keep it that way.

BentZero · 12-14-2016, 09:28 PM

I waited until the valve was open and then disconnected the actuator.

42395_skyline · 12-22-2016, 01:53 PM

I did the same as BentZero, disconnected it and zip tied it up and out of reach. Then I used electrical tape to make sure the connectors don't get all gunked up and corroded. Best mod yet.

geep81 · 12-22-2016, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 42395_skyline

I did the same as BentZero, disconnected it and zip tied it up and out of reach. Then I used electrical tape to make sure the connectors don't get all gunked up and corroded. Best mod yet.

I did this too. It's better.

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Joe240 Major 2925 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: 2021 C8 Corvette 1LT Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Pensacola iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 [0.00] 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	left side has the valve. Valve only opens in sport and sport+ modes. When you first start your car, it's in comfort. Not a defect/problem. Normal operation
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Joe240 Major 2925 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: 2021 C8 Corvette 1LT Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Pensacola iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 [0.00] 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	Np
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redontheline Second Lieutenant 71 Rep 222 Posts Drives: EB 235 MT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	It also won't open until it reaches a certain temp in sport. You can wait for it to open and unplug the servo to keep it that way.
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BentZero Lieutenant Colonel 625 Rep 1,753 Posts Drives: 6MT Mineral White M235i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (2)	I waited until the valve was open and then disconnected the actuator. __________________ I rev-match from neutral to first 6MT Mineral White on black M235i coupe Build thread
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12-22-2016, 01:53 PM	#7
42395_skyline Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	I did the same as BentZero, disconnected it and zip tied it up and out of reach. Then I used electrical tape to make sure the connectors don't get all gunked up and corroded. Best mod yet.
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