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93 M5 Losing POwer

 
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LANCE_M5



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 12:03 pm    Post subject: 93 M5 Losing POwer Reply with quote

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



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PostPosted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 5:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.
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M3 GT Athens



Joined: 14 Feb 2006
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:14 am    Post subject: 93 M5 Losing Pοwer Reply with quote

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



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:36 am    Post subject: 93 M5 Losing POwer Reply with quote

I ve just seen your answer on the 5 series forum. Good to know that you solved the problem!
Very Happy
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