Rough idle and no power when pressing acceleration..?

Post Sun May 24, 2015 7:20 pm

Guys,

This morning took the 325i sport (m20 engine) for a drive and just 2 mins into the drive the car lost acceleration. Pushed it back to the driveway.

Symptons

Car starts fine, but rough idle and no acceleration when you press the acceleration. Cable is fine.

I have checked the basics oil, coolant, petrol.

What could be the issue?

All help appreciated

Thanks

Post Sun May 24, 2015 7:32 pm

Check that the large convoluted hose between the air meter and the throttle body hasn't split.

Post Sun May 24, 2015 7:48 pm

Thanks, just checked the pipe and that's ok. Could it be the distributor cap ??

Anyone else come across this situation

Post Tue May 26, 2015 5:03 am

Hello e30m3evo,
had similar thing once in 318, afm flap was catching and wouldn't open, was due to build up of rubbish inside, cheers.

Post Tue May 26, 2015 9:43 am

Thanks motormanmick

Will have a look and will update asap

Thanks

Post Wed Jun 03, 2015 3:07 pm

Guys,

Anyone have pacerpete's contact details as I am based local to him. I have tried to PM him and have had no reply.

Hoping he could have a look at the issue.

Thanks

Post Sat Jun 06, 2015 5:17 pm

Guys

Anyone know a decent BMW mechanic in the slough/Berkshire area please