320i juddering at low speed - solved

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Post Sat Apr 17, 2021 1:45 pm

Hello,

So ever since I got my 320 convertible 6 years ago the car would judder at low speed as if it wanted to stall.
It was particularly annoying in town, going up a small slope the car would judder so I had to help myself with clutch.
Even cruising at 50 mph was difficult.

I got desperate and opened AFM.

I think I adjusted the fuel air ratio.

Besically loosen the screw holding the spring. Make sure to mark the spring position. Then I turned the sprocket clockwise by two teeth.

If look really carefully you will see the old spring position.

The problem solved!!!! Now it is a joy to drive.

Hope the car is still mot friendly
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‘91 w124 Mercedes-Benz 300E
`13 F30 320D Saloon
`90 E30 320i Convertible
`91 E30 318i Convertible - sold
`06 E92 335i Coupe - sold
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Lemon98
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Post Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:59 pm

Mine is doing the same juddering so will follow your steps and hope that it works for me!! :) thanks for sharing this
1990 4-door 320i SE