03 mini JCW fault codes P1688 with P0171

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05-08-2014 | 07:32 PM

ACallahan

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Originally Posted by burley

My 2006 R53 just got the same code P1688 after my battery light/check engine light came on. I tried to drive it just a block and it had little power (is this limp mode?)

Check engine light stayed on when I restarted, but the battery light would go off if I turned off AC. After restarting a few times the check engine light finally turned off. I revved a little and heard some jingling from the front end. When idling it sound a little klanky by the supercharger.

I live 6 blocks from where I broke down. Can I drive it home??

Probably should not drive it. Have crank pulley and belt tensioner checked, and yes it more than likely dropped in to limp mode, it is a great feature to help preserve your motor and causing further damage

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05-08-2014 | 08:16 PM

burley

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Originally Posted by ACallahan

I had it towed.. I've been paying for roadside assistance for 10 years so why not. Are these things that your above average shop can handle or should go to the nearest dealership (BMW.. MINI is 3 hours away).

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05-12-2014 | 11:00 AM

burley

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Any thoughts on getting the "NEW OVERDRIVE WMW EXCLUSIVE" from Way? Im about to order the ATI standard sized, but the thought of extra HP for $25 more is appealing, but not if it does harm.

I remember reading something about AC/Alternator not being able to handle the extra torque, and oversized crank pulleys not being a good idea in general. Thoughts?

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