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1996 BMW 318i Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Check engine light, Performance.
Mileage: 127,000 miles.

Asked on October 18, 2012

BMW 318i Engine Problem

Check engine light on and I used OBD scan tool read code is P0100
my car allway checking when start engine or when I stop for the red light engine shut off but when I drive on free way sometime nothing sometime checking how can I do
thank you so much
my email address is cjchan2510@hotmail.com
chan
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Replied on October 18, 2012

P0100 is a fault with the MAF or its circuit and this would affect starting, idling and performance. Check the MAF wire harness connector for looseness and contaminations.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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