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Thread: BMW F30 Drivetrain Malfunction Error codes P1290 & P0171

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    BMW F30 Drivetrain Malfunction Error codes P1290 & P0171

    Hello, all I've been getting a check engine light and a drivetrain error for the past two weeks it comes and goes but 90% its stays.
    It started when I decided to fix a very small boost leak. I replaced the boost/charge pipe and noticed a small leak. I couldn't determine if it was the charge or boost pipe so I decided to take both of them out and install them again when doing so I had to unplug a bunch of harnesses and clamps take off my engine cover for easier access. After I put them back on the boost leak was solved it was driving fine for that day the next day I had a check engine light and a drivetrain malfunction sometimes I get one or the other but overall it reduces my power I get codesP0171 and P1290 I clear the codes and usually the P1290 stays. I've opened my hood at least 10x for every day since this has happened. (I am running a JB4 tune but have unplugged it in case that was the cause but it isn't, it remains unplugged atm.)
    (2013 BMW 328i XDrive)

    Solutions I have tried:
    Retightened vacuum lines
    Clean Mass airflow sensor
    Replace Inlet pipe
    check wiring harness again.

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    I would read BMW manufacturer codes first and not P codes.

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