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2003 BMW 330ci Repair Question


Topics covered: Hesitate, Ignition system.
Mileage: 70,000 miles.

Asked on September 29, 2012

What can the problem be?

My bmw 330ci hesitates when i accellerate in 1st gear when cold, also when i pull away when cold and run along on idle going slow in 1st gear the car wallows. what could this be?
Avatar Asked by victorogorman

Answer

Replied on September 29, 2012

Is the MalfunctionIndicator Light indicating?

Symptoms indicates a possible fault with the ignition system components or cold start.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on October 21, 2012

It is quite possibly the VANOS unit.

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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Replied on October 23, 2012

Thanks for the help, no the malfunction light is not on. Some one said it could be vanos, but i was thinking on the lines of what you said, may be cold start. Look forward to your reply, sorry i took so long to get back to you. Thanks again.. Victor.

Tiny Response from victorogorman
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Replied on October 23, 2012

Once again, the VANOS unit is in question.

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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