Fixing the E60 M5 Throttle Actuator Failure Problem

[@NamedNamelessName]

Aston Villa got some serious knowledge

[@daineseboy78]

Looks like those were dated 2007 so I reckon they were on borrowed time for failure always better to prevent than fix I think. Nice work as always guys

[@Gentlemen_london_]

Always interested to listen to Aston, superb technician who really knows his stuff. 👌👊

[@mista5796]

With regard to the throttle actuators. The root cause of them failing is overloaded circuit boards caused by the motor working harder than it should because the heat of the engine dries out all the pivot points of the linkages that connect the throttle actuators to the butterfly valves on each throttle body. The whole mechanism becomes dry, stiff and squeaky. It’s important to lubricant all the joints thoroughly when you replace the throttle actuators, so the whole mechanism can move freely - otherwise the new actuators will just be working far too hard and they’ll fail prematurely as well. People mistakenly think worn plastic gears are the root of the problem. They aren’t, they’re just a symptom.

[@jameswiththeM6]

Are you sure it's not the electronic part of the throttle actuators that get overloaded, due to crappy gears not working right?!

[@mista5796]

@@jameswiththeM6 it’s typically the circuit boards that fail due to motor being over worked due to dry/stiff linkages coupled with worn plastic gears. Replacing just the plastic gears won’t solve the problem

[@Hcarmad]

Nice and educational, always good to see Ashton do his thing.

[@zakr3001]

smg gearbox/clutch next Hamza?? :) its gonna be solid after - you have pretty much replaced everything lol!c That-E60-V10-Life!

[@andrewa.3304]

That carbon fiber look so sick!

[@bestbesto1345]

Whichever is faster on the straight road as the fastest speed : ( E60 * F10 * F90 )

[@ManV10]

Carbon intake, yes please!

[@AsadMulla]

I had both mine replaced. ABS pump is also a common issue on these cars.

[@stichupman]

The only thing uncommon on these is actual reliability Haha. Not to say I dont love them.

[@AsadMulla]

@@stichupman lol

[@Mmmm-pq6uh]

Any e46 330ci worth-wild engine mods ?

[@anidiotinaracingcar]

Could you show the inside?

[@EvolveAutomotive]

This is something we will do in the future with a failed set.

[@WamphatoTV]

What's the background song?

[@sweeney5296]

Are there E60 M6 convertibles with a 6 speed manual and rod bearing changes out there? Or is this chasing a pipe dream?

[@jameswiththeM6]

E64 m6 6 speed with upgraded rod bearings are out there! I know in the United States, I have no idea about in the UK or anywhere else, Ive owned an e92 m3 dct, and now have an e64 m6 convertible, smg, with upgraded rod bearings, kinda close to what you want but not a 6 speed lol.

[@rulebraking]

Got a 2007 M6 with 55k - at what mileage is it recommended to do the replacement? Thx

[@EvolveAutomotive]

If you’re planning to keep the car a while, you may as well do them now

[@jameswiththeM6]

Latest you should do them is at 65k miles, I've heard of some fail at 70k or even sooner. But yes I'd do them as soon as possible, and make sure to do both. Try to get the evolve uprated throttle actuators if any.

[@rulebraking]

Appreciate your reply- BTW are they both the same - interchangeable or specific for left n right? Cheers mate

[@rulebraking]

@@jameswiththeM6 Have just got round to removing the plenums and it appears one has already been changed out from the dates on them!!! So well before 65k!!

[@jameswiththeM6]

@@rulebraking Yup, man some have failed at 40k miles and sooner

[@SM-ec5bk]

Nice

[@ShogunsDojo]

You guys mentioned that the actuators fail due to the internal gears being made of plastic, do you replace the gears with ones made of a more durable material? Or will replacement actuators eventually need replacing too?

[@EvolveAutomotive]

We do yes. As said we are so confident they won't fail again that we offer a lifetime warranty.

[@williwonkah.9242]

You'd be cheaper flying to Australia first class than road tripping an e60 M5 !!!!😭

[@claudioagmfilho]

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻, Awesome video!

[@JT-qd5yn]

Instead of doing such ugly zip tie bodge with broken idle actuator's connectors you should replace them. Bank 2 one even has a hole. Not sealed anymore in a car that operates in corrosive environment. Connector for bank 2 throttle position sensor seems to be broken too. At 03:51 you're touching the gray connector with a hole. No surprise when owner starts to get idle actuator errors due to corrupted signals.

[@oneman7638]

I got a 2008 E60 M5 and had a question. Currently getting the increased emissions check light engine, and, turns out my primary cats are bad or the o2 sensors. my question is, could I have the secondary cats removed, and the primary cats drilled out, then use Evolved's tuning program for cat delete? I'm located in the US. ( also found out car is misfiring as a result of this)

[@EvolveAutomotive]

I'll be honest that's out of the realms of my knowledge to say for sure, but if you drop an email to [e-mail] one of my colleagues will be able to assist you.

[@balafae2864]

ahh Hamzas M5 you lot fixed his gearbox yet ?

[@EvolveAutomotive]

Wouldn’t be fair on him if we spilled the beans now would it? 🤫

[@terrencethorn9237]

So what did this cost the owner, in parts and labor, to enjoy a reliable stress-free road trip in this E60 M5 ??? Be truthful !

[@EvolveAutomotive]

We charge £950 for this service - www.evolveautomotive.com/throttle-actuator-replacement-bmw-e90-e92-e93-m3/ As for everything else he’s done to the car, check out his channel - TR Hamza