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Hey guys,This morning (about 12 minutes ago) I started up my car and it began running really rough. I decided not to move in fear of damaging it more but then she died while idling and followed by the check engine light (the useless yellow symbol). Another few clues I notice is a heavy gas smell from the exhaust (what probably triggered the check engine light) and for the past 100 miles I had the "service due " warning but I was waiting for the weekend to get service.
Now I think it is a spark plug/piston misfire issue, but can anyone chime in
2010 535xi approx. 58k
Also I leave really close to a stealership or my buddy or was a tech there now lives about 50 miles away (my preferred mech) but I don't think it'll make it out that far
Now I think it is a spark plug/piston misfire issue, but can anyone chime in
2010 535xi approx. 58k
Also I leave really close to a stealership or my buddy or was a tech there now lives about 50 miles away (my preferred mech) but I don't think it'll make it out that far
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Sounds like a bad ignition coil or spark plug. More likely its the ignition coil.
I don't think the common HPFP issue with the 535's would cause those symptoms..
I don't think the common HPFP issue with the 535's would cause those symptoms..
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I had a similar problem. Disconnected the MAF and it idled tons better. It's a simple enough test to disconnect the MAF and see if it changes the behavior. If it improves it somewhat, the next step would be cleaning the MAF with MAF cleaner.
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At the risk of sounding stupid...what is MAF, my car had the same symptoms yesterday, 2006 525i, it's running fine today and the check engine light has gone.
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Also just called the dealership for a quote they quoted me $537.00 + the cost of parts for one coil (+$77.00). Also he recommended I have changed all the coils and spark plugs too (at another cost). Sounds like I'm in for about $800-900 if I go with the dealer.
I learned why they are called "stealerships"
anyone have a recommended guy on Long Island (if my buddy doesn't get back to me?)
I learned why they are called "stealerships"
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anyone have a recommended guy on Long Island (if my buddy doesn't get back to me?)
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I recommend getting it scanned first to see what caused the check engine light and then go from there.
Just a heads up if it's the coils it's a really easy job at least on my N52 engine. I had one go out and just replaced the bad one even though I bought all six.
Just a heads up if it's the coils it's a really easy job at least on my N52 engine. I had one go out and just replaced the bad one even though I bought all six.
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