When I floor the car wide open check engine.

Tiny
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  • 2001 BMW 740
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When I floor the car wide open check engine light flashes I seems like loop status most of the time goes open never returns closed till car is shut off has and then has code p1345. Car operating temp 217, o2 sensors read when goes open loop otherwise fluctuates above and below. 450mv. Car has 150 compression on eight cyls. Smoke test shows no vacuum leaks. Has eight new plugs. New fuel filter. F. Inj. Serv. Was done. Car also seems to have a rythmic idle problem while driving. Any clue?
Saturday, April 6th, 2013 AT 12:47 AM

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Tiny
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Flow chart

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Saturday, April 6th, 2013 AT 12:57 AM
Tiny
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Cant read flow chart on my tablet will have to go to bigger computer?Will keep you posted, thanks.
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Saturday, April 6th, 2013 AT 1:00 AM
Tiny
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I would look at the live data to start with, additive and multiplicative numbers, KG/air/minute, injector pulse width, and any relevant fault codes that wont erase. A flashing CEL can indicate converter damage and will send it into limp home mode.
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Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 AT 7:26 AM

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