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LANCE_M5
Joined: 30 Dec 2006 Posts: 6 Location: Brooklyn N.Y.
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Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 12:03 pm Post subject: 93 M5 Losing POwer |
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I got in the car the other morning to run some errands the car started right up but was sputtering idle stays put @ 100rpm's there is no check engine light does not stall i've already a feul injector cleaner and ordered some new plugs if thats not it where should look next |
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edjack
Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 3887 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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On the 5 series forum, you said the idle was 1100 RPM. Which is it? If 100, you've got a vacuum leak.
See my post on the 5 series forum. _________________
Ed BMW CCA member since 1987 (Nr. 62319).
'97 540i 6 speed Aspensilber over Aubergine interior. |
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M3 GT Athens
Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 18
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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:14 am Post subject: 93 M5 Losing Pοwer |
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Sounds like fuel starvation. Most probably the fuel pump, if not check the Air mass meter.
Good luck, if possible let us know about it. |
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M3 GT Athens
Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 18
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Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:36 am Post subject: 93 M5 Losing POwer |
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I ve just seen your answer on the 5 series forum. Good to know that you solved the problem!
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