Loses acceleration power sometimes?

Tiny
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  • 2010 BMW 328XI
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
My car loses acceleration power sometimes and sometimes when it’s hot and I stop it shakes a lot
Sunday, April 5th, 2026 AT 12:34 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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This can be a weak fuel pump but we should runt he codes to see if any are stored, this video will show you how.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBCpCWEFnTg

Can you tell if the engine is misfiring? If so this will be the problem, when is the last time the engine was tuned up? A bad ignition coil or shorted spark plug can cause low engine power but the car should have a code for this. Here is a low engine power troubleshooting video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1RoG3I-Oww

Please go over these guides and get back to us. Ken
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Monday, April 6th, 2026 AT 9:19 AM

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