2001 BMW 330 Acceleration issues

Tiny
JILLWILES
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  • 2001 BMW 330
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
I just bought this car. It ran fine for a couple of days but now it seems to have an issue when I try to step on the gas from a complete stop. There is a hesitation. It dogs for a second or two then everything is fine again until I get to the next stop. Would this be a sensor issue or possibly a fuel filter issue? Thanks.
Thursday, February 18th, 2010 AT 3:29 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
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