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Old 05-30-2004, 02:51 PM
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On our 520i the engine is constantly varying its speed - on idle aswell as when driving. The variation is as stated constant, and the engine varies with about 40-100RPM at all times. When driving, the "current/actual consumption" needle varies in accordance with the irregular variation in RPMs.

According to the dealer this is normal - however - on a 520i loaner we had, the engine wasn't varying the same way ours is. Clearly something must be faulty.

Does anyone have a clue as to what might be causing this? May there be a problem with the butterfly valve? Have anyone else experienced this with the M54?


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it is either some kind of valve (cold start valve?)or sensor, happens to another car of mine years ago. should take it in.
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Hi there,

Do u know what manufacture yr/month your car is? Could need a software upgrade, I believe the current update is 11.2(or 11.1). This may help?

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Software has been updated recently.


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My 530d needle fluctuates on tickover. Jumps approx 100rpm but engine doesn't change. Been told this is "normal"
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My 520 manual does not have fluctuating revs.
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Originally Posted by Mark-Yorkshire' date='May 31 2004, 08:56 PM
My 520 manual does not have fluctuating revs.
I can't find this option anywhere in the brochure. Can we get it in Europe?
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