Ess 550 27e4 Vac Pressure Sensor?

Hey guys maybe someone else can chime in on this. My car went into limp mode today on my way to work and couldnt go passed 35mph. (very dangerous driving on the highway). Anyways I am getting code 27E4 and just ordered a new vacuum pressure sensor hopefully it will fix the issue. Anyone else with the ESS kit experience the same issue? I am fully catless and my car is at the dealership overnight. Any help is much appreciated

Mr.MichaelM3 wrote

Hey guys maybe someone else can chime in on this. My car went into limp mode today on my way to work and couldnt go passed 35mph. (very dangerous driving on the highway). Anyways I am getting code 27E4 and just ordered a new vacuum pressure sensor hopefully it will fix the issue. Anyone else with the ESS kit experience the same issue? I am fully catless and my car is at the dealership overnight. Any help is much appreciated

I got the same code!! Brake vacumm pressure sensor right?? Let me know if that fixes your problem! I also have fully catless, VT1-550kit! And i know car goes into limp mode to protect from further damage but man it is scary when happens while you are driving on freeway! Do you have part number for the sensor by any chance??

Mr.MichaelM3 wrote

Hey guys maybe someone else can chime in on this. My car went into limp mode today on my way to work and couldnt go passed 35mph. (very dangerous driving on the highway). Anyways I am getting code 27E4 and just ordered a new vacuum pressure sensor hopefully it will fix the issue. Anyone else with the ESS kit experience the same issue? I am fully catless and my car is at the dealership overnight. Any help is much appreciated

Do you have a BBK or have had a brake service performed lately? The brake fluid reservoir is right above the sensor and excess fluid can drip onto the sensor - shorting it out.

creaminz wrote

I got the same code!! Brake vacumm pressure sensor right?? Let me know if that fixes your problem! I also have fully catless, VT1-550kit! And i know car goes into limp mode to protect from further damage but man it is scary when happens while you are driving on freeway! Do you have part number for the sensor by any chance??

Sent you a PM earlier, here's the sensor I'm referring to:



E92N M3 Power brake unit depression
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=KG93&mospid=52128&btnr=34_1627&hg=34&fg=27

#12 is what's needed (PN 34302283605), this comes with the line. Kind of a PITA to get to, but can be replaced in under an hour - easier if you change the sensor only.

Look for any moisture on the sensor to see if its being shorted out.

tom @ eas wrote

Do you have a BBK or have had a brake service performed lately? The brake fluid reservoir is right above the sensor and excess fluid can drip onto the sensor - shorting it out.



Sent you a PM earlier, here's the sensor I'm referring to:



E92N M3 Power brake unit depression
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=KG93&mospid=52128&btnr=34_1627&hg=34&fg=27

#12 is what's needed (PN 34302283605), this comes with the line. Kind of a PITA to get to, but can be replaced in under an hour - easier if you change the sensor only.

Look for any moisture on the sensor to see if its being shorted out.

Awesome! Thanks again Tom! I will order the new sensor to see if that cures will! Woohooo!!!

creaminz wrote

Awesome! Thanks again Tom! I will order the new sensor to see if that cures will! Woohooo!!!

Also check the connections and the hose to make sure there are no restrictions.

Roman@ESS wrote

Also check the connections and the hose to make sure there are no restrictions.

Will do sir! Sensor should be here tomorrow, back to full powwwwerrrr!!!!~~~~

creaminz wrote

I got the same code!! Brake vacumm pressure sensor right?? Let me know if that fixes your problem! I also have fully catless, VT1-550kit! And i know car goes into limp mode to protect from further damage but man it is scary when happens while you are driving on freeway! Do you have part number for the sensor by any chance??

THANK GOD im not the only one! My master technician at work is doing it all for me. We VOR'd the part since we did not have in stock and it'll be done first thing tomorrow morning. I will keep you posted on if it fixes the problem! TOM at eas is correct tho. The sensor had brake fluid all over the friggin place because I just got brakes done about 1200 miles ago. Thanks guys so much for your help!

Mr.MichaelM3 wrote

THANK GOD im not the only one! My master technician at work is doing it all for me. We VOR'd the part since we did not have in stock and it'll be done first thing tomorrow morning. I will keep you posted on if it fixes the problem! TOM at eas is correct tho. The sensor had brake fluid all over the friggin place because I just got brakes done about 1200 miles ago. Thanks guys so much for your help!

awesome! Yeah i just put on bbk about 1500 miles ago as well. We might have found the solution

Replaced the sensor and now car does not throw any codes!!!

I've had a brake booster issue that made the car run like it was about to fall apart. Drove like shit and couldn't accelerate at all... fixed about 2 years ago, not a problem since then. Was amazed how a brake issue made the engine and car run like crap, but that was it:thumbsup:


pee ess: I'm NA

Awesome - thanks for following up guys!

tom @ eas wrote

Awesome - thanks for following up guys!

Tom! Thank YOU for helping me figure this out! And I was amazed by the customer service by Roman@ESS & AJ@ESS, they reply back Quick!! This is another good example why people should choose ESS S/C!

I've burned out two of those sensors, they are placed in the worse spot just underneath the brake reservoir. Good looking out Tom.

Bringing this back from the dead...

Just had a BBK installed & experienced this 27E4 code this morning. I cleared the code, took a short drive & it didn't re-appear, so I'm not sure if this issue will now be chronic.

The car is still under warranty--BUT, seeing that the BBK caused(?) the issue--am I on my own to replace it, if it has actually failed?


TIA

I am in the same situation and going to replace the vacuum sensor. Do you have to remove the reservoir and master cylinder to get to the sensor? I'm looking at it and looks tight. Any help would be appreciated.

Blue Gumby wrote

I am in the same situation and going to replace the vacuum sensor. Do you have to remove the reservoir and master cylinder to get to the sensor? I'm looking at it and looks tight. Any help would be appreciated.

I haven't done mine yet. I cleared the code and it hasn't come back on. But someone told me you go through the wheel well.

I took off the fender liner and there's no way to even see the sensor. I'm thinking the master cylinder has to come out. There's no way to loosen the torx screw to remove the sensor.

creaminz wrote

I got the same code!! Brake vacumm pressure sensor right?? Let me know if that fixes your problem! I also have fully catless, VT1-550kit! And i know car goes into limp mode to protect from further damage but man it is scary when happens while you are driving on freeway! Do you have part number for the sensor by any chance??

How did you fix it?

I have active autowerk super charger, and the problem just came after I installed meth kit (new controler from aem), but i already had meth before.

Titan_br wrote

How did you fix it?

I have active autowerk super charger, and the problem just came after I installed meth kit (new controler from aem), but i already had meth before.

several posts are saying change out the sensor , part #12 in the post with the part number link.

I too have been dealing with this fault code, I trying to figure out if there is a way to replace the sensor without pulling the master cylinder. Has anyone done this?

Dropped the dog off at the groomers today and as i was sitting at the light i got a CEL (engine malfunction reduced power) and i about shit myself got home and pulled these codes:

// 1) 2B57 Motor emergency programm activated
// 2) 27E3 INDEX_211_INJ
// 3) 2796 Motor emergency programm activated

Guess i'll be ordering this sensor also... lol

W Cole wrote

Blue Gumby wrote

I am in the same situation and going to replace the vacuum sensor. Do you have to remove the reservoir and master cylinder to get to the sensor? I'm looking at it and looks tight. Any help would be appreciated.

I haven't done mine yet. I cleared the code and it hasn't come back on. But someone told me you go through the wheel well.

Where is this part and is it in multiple locations on the car?