Throttle actuator

[MCambridge]

Looks like its my turn (2008 M6, 57,000 miles), limp mode this morning, no DSC, engine light on, went straight to the dealers and they confirmed it is the actuator on Bank 2, approved the repair there and then under warranty (I also have the no excess policy ) Bank 1 isn't showing as having any faults, but what they said they will do is order 2 actuators, and the while they are changing the Bank 2 one they will do some thorough testing on the Bank 1 one and if it pings anything they will change it as well under warranty . I'm pretty please with the service actually. Also getting a brand new 7 series as a courtesy car

Edited by MCambridge on Thursday 10th March 11:55

Edited by MCambridge on Thursday 10th March 11:55

[batmanreturns]

I've got a similar fault, it's intermittent at the moment but its booked in for the end of the month. I'm pretty sure it's the throttle actuator.
Once it's replaced, did you notice any difference in performance?

[cosworth330]

My E60 M5 went into limp mode at Xmas and the dealer said their were fault codes for both banks so replaced both throttle actuators. Car had done 60,300 when they failed. Also have Mondial warranty with zero excess which has now paid for itself. Didn't notice any difference in performance after they were replaced.

[MCambridge]

Hi,

It hasn't been done yet, its booked in for Tuesday, I'll let you know if it makes a difference.

batmanreturns said:

I've got a similar fault, it's intermittent at the moment but its booked in for the end of the month. I'm pretty sure it's the throttle actuator.
Once it's replaced, did you notice any difference in performance?

[MCambridge]

Hi Simon,

Yeah I remember your post and thinking it was only a matter of time before mine would fail.

Thank god for the warranty hey, first time using it in over two years of having it. Car has been rock solid otherwise.

cosworth330 said:

My E60 M5 went into limp mode at Xmas and the dealer said their were fault codes for both banks so replaced both throttle actuators. Car had done 60,300 when they failed. Also have Mondial warranty with zero excess which has now paid for itself. Didn't notice any difference in performance after they were replaced.

[JapFreak786]

When I replaced one on mine, the car felt like it pulled stronger through the rev's, may have been an underlying issue on my actuator for some time.

[666 SVT]

For the non warranty Guys like me this is the way to go ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-M6-E63-Throttle-Actu...

[cammy71]

Had to replace both banks at same time. Got discount on 2nd bank. No warranty, much £s. Consider getting wear check if only one bank goes, especially if you have warranty.