06 550i 6spd Manual Hesitation
12-13-2011, 11:40 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i, 6 speed manual
Model Year: 2006
With the start of the cold weather recently I've noticed that my 550i (~58k miles) has been hesitating in low gear at low speed until fully warmed up. Feels like it might not be getting the appropriate air/fuel mixture. Anyone else experience similar behavior or have thoughts on remediating the problem? I need to take it in for the 60k service shortly.
12-13-2011, 11:52 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530isport packagepremium packageactive steeringxenon hids20mm H&R spacers in the rear6 spd51kpurchase price , 32k back in 2006
Model Year: 2004 530i
Manual transmission right? Are you running 91 octane gas at all times?
12-13-2011, 02:15 PM
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Change your plugs recently, if ever?
Last air filter change?
MAF sensor checked?
I'd start there.
60k scope should sniff the problem if you bring it up to them.
Last air filter change?
MAF sensor checked?
I'd start there.
60k scope should sniff the problem if you bring it up to them.
12-13-2011, 02:33 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i, 6 speed manual
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All std services have been performed. I've changed the oil/filter at interim 7500 mile intervals. Will see what turns up at the 60k service.
12-14-2011, 04:18 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i, 6-speed Manual, Silver Grey Metallic, Grey Dakota Leather, Cold Weather Pkg, Premium Sound Pkg, Sport Pkg, Lumbar Support
If it only happens when cold and returns to normal when warmed up, I would not worry. Just drive it gently during warmup...
12-14-2011, 06:22 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i, 6 speed manual
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I might be inclined to do that however it's fairly disconcerting when the car starts to buck in 1st/2nd gear at lower RPM (~2k). Obviously, I don't really want to rev the engine to higher rpm unnecessarily until it's warmed up.
Thanks all for the feedback.
Thanks all for the feedback.
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