1998 BMW 318i Repair Question
Topics covered: Clutch, Automatic transmission, Check engine light.
Mileage: 160 miles.
Mileage: 160 miles.
Asked on October 2, 2012
Hi this car has started to judder in 1st gear. I'm worrieed that this could be serious. Otherwise it is going fine. Thanks
Car judders when in 1st gear
Asked by ronanfitzsimonsAnswer
Replied on October 2, 2012
is the check engine light on??
could be plugs, coils.
worse case, could be trans related.
we need more info to help
Roy
Replied on October 2, 2012
Manual or automatic transmission?
Replied on October 2, 2012
Juddering during take off in 1st gear usually are caused by the clutch. Disk could be contaminated by the presence of oil or the pressure plate is failing or the flywheel is worn evenly.
Sooner or later you would have to get the clutch replaced.