R56 R56 super knock, Engine Fumbling while acceleration, loss of power.
#1
R56 super knock, Engine Fumbling while acceleration, loss of power.
Dear all,
So I have a R56 no engine mods and 45000 mils. My Engine first started this super knock or fumble during hard acceleration at about 11000 mils. Since then it never disappeared. Dealer says he cant replicate. Has any one seem to find a solution to that yet.... Sorry if this question has already been repeated in earlier posts. I could not find an answer anywhere. IS this something I have to live with..
Thank You for any information...
So I have a R56 no engine mods and 45000 mils. My Engine first started this super knock or fumble during hard acceleration at about 11000 mils. Since then it never disappeared. Dealer says he cant replicate. Has any one seem to find a solution to that yet.... Sorry if this question has already been repeated in earlier posts. I could not find an answer anywhere. IS this something I have to live with..
Thank You for any information...
#2
Dear all,
So I have a R56 no engine mods and 45000 mils. My Engine first started this super knock or fumble during hard acceleration at about 11000 mils. Since then it never disappeared. Dealer says he cant replicate. Has any one seem to find a solution to that yet.... Sorry if this question has already been repeated in earlier posts. I could not find an answer anywhere. IS this something I have to live with..
Thank You for any information...
So I have a R56 no engine mods and 45000 mils. My Engine first started this super knock or fumble during hard acceleration at about 11000 mils. Since then it never disappeared. Dealer says he cant replicate. Has any one seem to find a solution to that yet.... Sorry if this question has already been repeated in earlier posts. I could not find an answer anywhere. IS this something I have to live with..
Thank You for any information...
#3
Dear Mrs Jiminni,
Thank You for your suggestion. Can you also give the service number that they have performed if possible.
Just to clarify, were you having the same problem as I have. The sluggish acceleration or knock I am talking about seem to happen when the car sat over night or for long duration and then hit hard on acceleration. During around 2000-3000rpm far a fraction of second, multiple times in quick intervals, it acts like it lost power and I can hear the engine ping and puff of white smoke coming from the exhaust. It later acts fine. Once this occurred, I cannot replicate immediately even if I accelerate hard. It needs to sit idle to act this way again.
Regards
Pavan
Thank You for your suggestion. Can you also give the service number that they have performed if possible.
Just to clarify, were you having the same problem as I have. The sluggish acceleration or knock I am talking about seem to happen when the car sat over night or for long duration and then hit hard on acceleration. During around 2000-3000rpm far a fraction of second, multiple times in quick intervals, it acts like it lost power and I can hear the engine ping and puff of white smoke coming from the exhaust. It later acts fine. Once this occurred, I cannot replicate immediately even if I accelerate hard. It needs to sit idle to act this way again.
Regards
Pavan
Last edited by sripavan; 04-27-2012 at 05:41 AM.
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Superknock is typically carbon deposit related or HPFP related...and even if those two aren't the problem, the superknock issue is rather common on the R56, especially in hot climates. They love to ping and throw the superknock code...high compression+high inlet temps+boost+91 oct is the perfect recipe for knock. A good majority of R56's have stored superknock codes...and I'd bet many of the owners have no idea. It doesn't throw a CEL
Highly doubt its timing chain related...
Highly doubt its timing chain related...
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ThumperMCA is more correct. Super knock is more associated with HPFP or carbon deposit on the intake.
If it were the timing chain issue it'd sound like rocks bouncing around in the upper passenger side of the motor.
When mine chain started the noise, there was no lose of power or super knock assoicated with it.
Good news is if it's the HPFP, Mini has extended the warranty on those for 100K or 10 years.
Carbon deposit clean out is a little expensive but not as bad as the timing chain issue or you can attempt it
yourself.
If it were the timing chain issue it'd sound like rocks bouncing around in the upper passenger side of the motor.
When mine chain started the noise, there was no lose of power or super knock assoicated with it.
Good news is if it's the HPFP, Mini has extended the warranty on those for 100K or 10 years.
Carbon deposit clean out is a little expensive but not as bad as the timing chain issue or you can attempt it
yourself.
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Thank You all for you replies.
I took it to flow mini of Raleigh. I drove around with one of their service personnel and was able to show what I mean. They looked and said its carbon deposit and that there is engine misfire code. I got the cooper back after having a carbon blast service. They use walnut shells to do it. So far its been a day and no problems. I will also keep adding cleaning additives regularly to try and keep it clean. Anyone else have the same problem ask your dealer to do the same.
I took it to flow mini of Raleigh. I drove around with one of their service personnel and was able to show what I mean. They looked and said its carbon deposit and that there is engine misfire code. I got the cooper back after having a carbon blast service. They use walnut shells to do it. So far its been a day and no problems. I will also keep adding cleaning additives regularly to try and keep it clean. Anyone else have the same problem ask your dealer to do the same.
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Thank You all for you replies.
I took it to flow mini of Raleigh. I drove around with one of their service personnel and was able to show what I mean. They looked and said its carbon deposit and that there is engine misfire code. I got the cooper back after having a carbon blast service. They use walnut shells to do it. So far its been a day and no problems. I will also keep adding cleaning additives regularly to try and keep it clean. Anyone else have the same problem ask your dealer to do the same.
I took it to flow mini of Raleigh. I drove around with one of their service personnel and was able to show what I mean. They looked and said its carbon deposit and that there is engine misfire code. I got the cooper back after having a carbon blast service. They use walnut shells to do it. So far its been a day and no problems. I will also keep adding cleaning additives regularly to try and keep it clean. Anyone else have the same problem ask your dealer to do the same.
Also, short drives that don't allow the engine to get up to operating
temps will cause the carbon deposits.
Do you have an oil catch can installed?
#10
@drsimmons:
My warranty expires in July 2012 so mine was covered. However, I saw a coupon from dealership that said total internal carbon cleaning including intake valves $341. I don't have a catch can installed. I haven't done any thing other than change my oil and replace wiper blades. Is it some thing hard. Can you give me an estimate on time and your experience with it resolving the problem(carbon deposit) if you have it installed.
My warranty expires in July 2012 so mine was covered. However, I saw a coupon from dealership that said total internal carbon cleaning including intake valves $341. I don't have a catch can installed. I haven't done any thing other than change my oil and replace wiper blades. Is it some thing hard. Can you give me an estimate on time and your experience with it resolving the problem(carbon deposit) if you have it installed.
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@drsimmons:
My warranty expires in July 2012 so mine was covered. However, I saw a coupon from dealership that said total internal carbon cleaning including intake valves $341. I don't have a catch can installed. I haven't done any thing other than change my oil and replace wiper blades. Is it some thing hard. Can you give me an estimate on time and your experience with it resolving the problem(carbon deposit) if you have it installed.
My warranty expires in July 2012 so mine was covered. However, I saw a coupon from dealership that said total internal carbon cleaning including intake valves $341. I don't have a catch can installed. I haven't done any thing other than change my oil and replace wiper blades. Is it some thing hard. Can you give me an estimate on time and your experience with it resolving the problem(carbon deposit) if you have it installed.
It catches crap that would generally be routed back to your intake and should reduce carbon buildup. I haven't had a problem yet. Knock on wood. Install is pretty simple. I'm no mechanic and I installed both in about an hour or so.
The 2011 and up don't need them from what I'm understanding but those earlier years they have great reviews.
My OCC and boost tap are BSH products (fyi).
I thought the walnut cleaning would be more but that's not too bad.
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Super Knock No Fun!
ThumperMCA is more correct. Super knock is more associated with HPFP or carbon deposit on the intake.
If it were the timing chain issue it'd sound like rocks bouncing around in the upper passenger side of the motor.
When mine chain started the noise, there was no lose of power or super knock assoicated with it.
Good news is if it's the HPFP, Mini has extended the warranty on those for 100K or 10 years.
Carbon deposit clean out is a little expensive but not as bad as the timing chain issue or you can attempt it
yourself.
If it were the timing chain issue it'd sound like rocks bouncing around in the upper passenger side of the motor.
When mine chain started the noise, there was no lose of power or super knock assoicated with it.
Good news is if it's the HPFP, Mini has extended the warranty on those for 100K or 10 years.
Carbon deposit clean out is a little expensive but not as bad as the timing chain issue or you can attempt it
yourself.
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