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Old 06-29-2010, 05:29 AM   #1
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Default can't get my car past 4000rpms...
ok.. maybe 4200 rpms max.. wtf?.. sounds really rough and no power up there whatsoever .. best i've seen is 85mph in 5th !..

'93 E36 318is 5spd

looking at some new BKR6EK's and a new paper filter..

mpg's are 'meh'.. cuz i'm all city driving..

the car idles really rough & sputters when on 93 octane but runs fine on 87...go figure

any ideas?
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Old 06-29-2010, 02:43 PM   #2
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Sounds like it might be your camshaft position sensor.

You might want to get the codes read.
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Actually... read the codes yourself.
Try this link:
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8086
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Old 06-29-2010, 03:51 PM   #4
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My money is on: clogged fuel filter / fuel injectors

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Old 07-09-2010, 11:08 AM   #5
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Also check the plugs
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Old 07-29-2010, 08:20 AM   #6
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hope you get it sorted soon mate... i've never seen a four pot behave like that!


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Clogged cat converter?
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xxxJohnBoyxxx your car is sex!!

i saw the you tube links as well.....


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sounds like it went to limp mode... as if it detected a knock.
check your codes.

only other possibility is a cam position sensor...
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