E92 M3 Throttle Actuators Replacement (Failed at 34,000 Miles)

So as most of you already know, the Throttle Actuators on my E92 M3 failed at an astonishing 34,000 miles. I was surprised when I first felt the car acting weird on cruise control when driving up to the Bay, and I thought to myself it couldn't really be the actuators already... Sure enough, 5 minutes later the car went into limp mode.
So what did I do? I flew Mike, the Owner of Precision Dynamics down in Costa Mesa up to the Bay! It worked out perfectly. I have wanted him to visit me for over 2 years now, and this just fell into place. He came up and fixed my actuators the next day and then we were able to spend the long weekend together out on the boat and around the Bay.
Truong, you've done so much for me and I am eternally grateful for our close friendship. I loved having your and your wife up here. Thank you again for everything and I'll see you very soon!
Ladies and Gentlemen, please check out Precision Dynamics for all your service needs for any car. Rod Bearings, Throttle Actuators, Fuel Breather valve, Exhaust installs etc. They do everything and work on all cars, exotics, BMW's, Mercedes, Audi.
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[@treeightoh3003]

Mike's the dream mechanic we all need close by

[@wettm3]

right!! I feel so vulnerable when I'm not in SoCal close to him and his shop!

[@johnnyz9879]

Nice footage, really help to let us understand our engine structure.

[@wettm3]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@TheRealDr.Mabuse]

Was hoping to see some secret trick to disconnect that hose that sits at the back of the plenum. It almost drove me crazy. I had to use a heat gun and squeeze the living hell out of that clip. Eventually I got it off and as a bonus a tingling sensation in my fingertip for several days... so that's my amateur pro trick; us a heat gun! Love that color, the rims, the stance... just beautiful

[@wettm3]

haha that's awesome, too funny 😂 thank you for the kind words!

[@FishFind3000]

15:35 I’m surprised you wouldn’t get that side marker delete painted to match…

[@wettm3]

doesn't bug me too much anymore since it kinda goes with the wheels, but might play around with swapping it in the future

[@bradenwhite4356]

This man owns an e92 and doesn't even have the balls to replace his own throttle actuators XD

[@duck8280]

? Cuz it’s a unreliable car or what

[@wettm3]

I didn't want to do it plus he'd do it in a fraction of the time lol

[@s7robe297]

@@duck8280 hella. Still might get one though lol

[@rosinor6406]

Why. Is buying an M3 making you a mechanic automatically? Is there a manual that comes with the car to get you to be proficient in servicing your vehicle?

[@bradenwhite4356]

@@rosinor6406 You don't have to be a mechanic, anyone who is into cars should know how to do basic repairs and maintenance, that's half the fun of owning cars

[@zrider3704]

Having a used BMW is like having a house mortgage but you living in the car

[@keyboarddrift]

''LOL that E85 startup though"

[@wettm3]

haha right! Thanks for watching!

[@andruska1312]

Glad its back on the roads again, looking forward to more videos. Love the quality and your downshifts are the meanest in the world. Keep it up man

[@wettm3]

thank you I appreciate that!! I'm so happy it's back, I can't wait to get more videos out. I have so much I need to catch up on, so plenty of content coming!! Thanks for the kind words

[@andruska1312]

@@wettm3 any time my man, thanks for replying 🤟🏽

[@davidpineda645]

I have 180,440 on my S65 and dont need these yet. Good motors and they LOVEEE TO REV. The only thing they go through is gas and tires

[@wettm3]

wow that's impressive!!

[@davidpineda645]

@@wettm3 Yeah but i dont rev it like you that much. I only shift around 3000 and 4000 mostly. It has enough power for everyday driving. Very comfortable and drives so stable .

[@abc.garage]

This shit just happened to my E90 M3

[@chalatan16]

Damn bro that’s just bad luck lol I’m at 130k with my s65 and still no actuator issues rod bearings already replaced though

[@wettm3]

wow that's crazy! keep em running strong

[@FishFind3000]

Maybe you don’t floor it all the time like wettm3 does and your have lasted longer without the abuse.

[@chalatan16]

@@FishFind3000 I would agree with you if I didn’t beat the piss out of my M3 lol I only drive it fast every time I drive it the only way they should be driven 🤷🏽‍♂️👍🏽

[@Malikthemogul]

@@chalatan16 yessir! Drive em hard or not at all, after it’s warmed up of course haha

[@echevarriamanuel5]

I'm replacing mine at the moment, 4500 bucks. I just hit 56000 mi, 2011 e93 m3.

[@Jbonly21]

Great video, That Milwaukee Ratchet is my favorite tool .

[@wettm3]

haha its a trooper for sure!!

[@z06jakee]

as a mustang owner this will come in handy when i need to change my throttle actuators on my non existent bmw

[@pacpac22]

Actuators are common replacement for e92 and it must be replaced at around 10km ~

[@AutomotiveTherapy]

Why do you always have wood in your trunk 😂

[@BETNCORT]

i think it's safe to say that you drive this car agressively....

[@thatweirddrifter5500]

Sick car! Glad its back on the roads

[@wettm3]

thank you!!

[@EuroAutoEnthusiast]

Thanks for sharing this information and so cool to see @TruongMikeMai was able to come up and assist 👊🏽💯 Having removed the plenum to replace spark plugs before, it’s just a few more bolts to remove to get to and remove the actuators. Easy day for this DIY…I hope 😉🙌🏽

[@m.hfitness]

Keep us posted on how it went.

[@wettm3]

Glad it was helpful! thanks for watching! 😁

[@shaduzi2372]

This kind of stuff is so fuckin cool lol

[@wettm3]

glad you enjoy it!

[@VN-je7rb]

I want a E90 manual so bad but they are impossible to find ): Gotta watch these vids to fill the void lol

[@wettm3]

haha I appreciate the kind words, glad you enjoy the videos!

[@BirdyVlad]

LOL tha e85 startup though

[@wettm3]

Thanks for watching!!

[@AutomotiveTherapy]

Replacing mine myself tomorrow for the first time, nervous but exited too! Thanks for the install video 🙌

[@PaulsTech]

that bird was on beat for a minute

[@wettm3]

😁

[@FerCerealz]

Is it essential to disconnect the battery?

[@laykawest8674]

Was the check engine light u had related to the throttle actuators after the job was complete?

[@wettm3]

we hadn't cleared it yet, just testing

[@oliviaabbazia4381]

Wanted to connect for Redline360 (performance parts retailer) for partnership opps - Haven’t been able to reach you via email - Would you be open to chatting directly on this?

[@juliendemaillard6683]

Not actuator learning ? 🤔

[@im_so_es_ef_wit_it]

Mike rockin some yeezys

[@wettm3]

my man was just flexing on me!!

[@tustinlexusalex]

You should definitely check out the Eventuri Intake Plenum for this car

[@wettm3]

that'd be sweet!

[@1zamboni]

Just got mine done at 63K miles and next is rod bearing.

[@wettm3]

nice!

[@kid2519]

Why not use the up-rated version of the throttle actuators?

[@wettm3]

its either new like mine or rebuilt with different pieces

[@strivingwithsteph1649]

That E85 start up

[@wettm3]

Thanks for watching!!

[@casual62]

That guy is really talented!

[@wettm3]

he's awesome

[@ab-yt-acc5217]

Car had some bad poop after not going for 2 weeks 😂

[@wettm3]

haha yuup

[@x_d3119]

My actuator just failed in the first day when the temperature hits low 10F. Did some research and found this is the best video I could find across the net for the replacement DIY. Much appreciated to you and the Mechanic MAESTRO Mike.

[@goodlucktothefuture]

Mine failed at 40k and again at 115k - hopefully they make it to 200k

[@m.hfitness]

@wettm3 do you have a link to the battery you installed?

[@bi0n1]

What does this cost to do at precision dynamics?

[@wettm3]

not sure what they charge in house since I got special treatment in the form of a house call hahaha

[@abc.garage]

I really want an E92 or E90 in manual after I build my accord! Shoutout your channel for the content

[@wettm3]

do it!! and thank you!

[@RS-of1om]

Good Job Mike, good video N. Nice to see a detailed video.

[@wettm3]

Glad you liked it! thanks for watching 😁

[@emmpak]

Does your tune keep all monitors ready?

[@JayE36M3]

Mike is Goated! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@sofyanalhasan4218]

😍❤❤❤❤🇯🇴

[@diogocardoso6611]

Still stock I’m surprised

[@karmenu]

Lol, that E85 start up though

[@wettm3]

Thanks for watching!

[@bradenwhite4356]

Might I ask why you didn't do the metal gear conversion?

[@wettm3]

I wanted new ones

[@PaulsTech]

lol that e85 startup though

[@wettm3]

haha right, Thanks for watching!

[@jaypers232]

Very informative!!!

[@wettm3]

thanks for watching! glad it was helpful

[@TheCorington]

One of the best tutorial videos i've seen. Mike really knows what he's doing

[@yanzi1957]

Lol that e85 startup tho 😂😂😂🥴🥴

[@mauriceclemens3286]

Thanks Rikki,I appreciate it!🤗

[@miikeyy]

that e85 startup though

[@wettm3]

thanks for watching!! 😁

[@livingwithgeorge5854]

that sounds so good!

[@wettm3]

thanks!

[@mtree4331]

great work !

[@wettm3]

Thank you!!

[@awessomefunnyvids]

19:25 hahaha

[@wettm3]

🙃

[@jzero0000]

Excellent video !

[@toology55]

BMW literally translates to plastic in German

[@wettm3]

lol

[@AbletonLiveTechs]

so sick! what skill truong has!! 👑

[@wettm3]

yes! he's awesome

[@miguelhidalgomuzzio5430]

This milwaukee ratchet let u adjust with specifics torque spec on each socket??

[@HorsepowerTherapy2]

fuck no lol

[@FishFind3000]

No

[@vizirdefreitasjoao9940]

Merci 👍👍🙏🇺🇸🇵🇹

[@wettm3]

😁

[@DrowzyPill]

Yuh

[@wettm3]

😏