Erratic throttle control

Tiny
RICK SHROPSHALL
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Hi,
I have a BMW Z3 2.8 1998 Roadster. I have an intermitant problem that at first seemed like a sticking throttle. When I am cruising on the motorway sometimes when I take my foot of the gas the engine wont decelerate and continues at that speed. Sometimes if stab the throttle pedal again it will release other times it will stay open at the new position. Then other times the Gremlin takes over and the car starts to accelerate without me touching a thing! When accelerating hard one time the engine continued straight up to 6000rpm after I took my foot off the gas and stayed there until I turned off the ignition. When I restarted after 10 mins everthing was OK? I am sure its not sticking as it revs on its own accord! A diagnostics check shows no faults!
Monday, September 10th, 2007 AT 2:13 PM

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Tiny
2CARPRO JACK
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Is your car "drive by wire"? IE. No throttle cable. If so then it could very well be the throttle body itself that is the problem or the TPS on the gas pedal is having an intermittent issue. If not "drive by wire" I would take a the cruise control system, that is the only thing that comes to mind that can actually control throttle
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 AT 7:43 AM
Tiny
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Jack is right on with his diagnostic. As a BMW master technician, I have not seen this issue as you describe it, however I will research this and repost ASAP.
By the way, did you scan the car for faults with a generic scanner or with the proprietary BMW software AKA GT-1
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 AT 10:07 PM
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Hi, I have exactly the same problem started recently on my Z3 1997. I just wonder since it's been ages this was posted, have you fixed it? How?
Thank You
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Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 AT 11:33 AM
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The issue could be due to a throttle body module failure and perhaps the engine wiring harness, there is a bulletin regarding it, replacement is the solution.
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Monday, December 3rd, 2012 AT 4:56 PM

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