HELP: car is not responsive and accelerates at a slow...

redmarble · 01-13-2011, 01:03 AM

Hello everyone.

I need help. I tried the search function but it was of no avail.

Problem:
Engine light came on... Car (2002 330i) stutters and feels like if it is going to turn off on idle. When I drive, car is not responsive and accelerates at a slow rate. I step on the gas pedal but car won't speed up like it should- It speeds up, more like constant but slow until it reaches the speed I want to go!!

So, now car is in my garage.

What could the problem be?

I visually checked the hood and the underside but did not notice anything abnormal.

Any help would be really appreciated.

Has anyone experienced this problem?

Thank you, for reading.
Joey

hahalife · 01-13-2011, 01:06 AM

Research camshaft position sensors. I'd say thats the first area you should be concerned about.

GRIDLOCK · 01-13-2011, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redmarble

Hello everyone.

I need help. I tried the search function but it was of no avail.

Problem:
Engine light came on... Car (2002 330i) stutters and feels like if it is going to turn off on idle. When I drive, car is not responsive and accelerates at a slow rate. I step on the gas pedal but car won't speed up like it should- It speeds up, more like constant but slow until it reaches the speed I want to go!!

So, now car is in my garage.

What could the problem be?

I visually checked the hood and the underside but did not notice anything abnormal.

Any help would be really appreciated.

Has anyone experienced this problem?

Thank you, for reading.
Joey

Joey, first and foremost...GET THE CODES PULLED!

redmarble · 01-13-2011, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hahalife

Research camshaft position sensors. I'd say thats the first area you should be concerned about.

I will look into that, tomorrow, as I won't have time today.

Thank you, for your advice.

redmarble · 01-13-2011, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRIDLOCK

Joey, first and foremost...GET THE CODES PULLED!

I need to do that tomorrow.

Does anyne know of a place where they can do that for a minimal fee? I'm in the Whittier area.

Thank you.

jayx2 · 01-13-2011, 04:25 PM

autozone, fo freeeeeeeeeeeee

E46 S54B32 · 01-13-2011, 04:53 PM

dude codes checked

run the codes on the search bar and bam answers

just desrcrbing it isnt going to do anything...misfire, cam sensor, vacuum leak it could be alot of things...go to autozone its free and youll know more or less what it is

01-13-2011, 01:03 AM	#1
redmarble Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ca, USA Posts: 4 My Ride: 2002 BMW 330i View My Garage	HELP: car is not responsive and accelerates at a slow... Hello everyone. I need help. I tried the search function but it was of no avail. Problem: Engine light came on... Car (2002 330i) stutters and feels like if it is going to turn off on idle. When I drive, car is not responsive and accelerates at a slow rate. I step on the gas pedal but car won't speed up like it should- It speeds up, more like constant but slow until it reaches the speed I want to go!! So, now car is in my garage. What could the problem be? I visually checked the hood and the underside but did not notice anything abnormal. Any help would be really appreciated. Has anyone experienced this problem? Thank you, for reading. Joey

01-13-2011, 04:25 PM	#6
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01-13-2011, 04:53 PM	#7
E46 S54B32 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami,Fl Posts: 1,256 My Ride: 323ci View My Garage	dude codes checked run the codes on the search bar and bam answers just desrcrbing it isnt going to do anything...misfire, cam sensor, vacuum leak it could be alot of things...go to autozone its free and youll know more or less what it is __________________ -oem m3 front -oem m3 hood -oem m3 sideskirts-conforti intake -h&r race springs -TR Motorsport C2's -smoked corners/sidemarkers -smoked LED tails-CF CSL trunk-Black roof vinyl

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01-13-2011, 01:06 AM	#2
hahalife Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Jerz Posts: 105 My Ride: Hellrot 323i View My Garage	Research camshaft position sensors. I'd say thats the first area you should be concerned about.