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06-10-2006, 08:48 AM
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Hello everybody, i have searched the forum and had no luck on my problem.
Just today the car seems to jerk violently when i press the gas in any gear (excluding 1st gear) at less than 2000rpm. The car basically would stall i think, so you have to push in the clutch to stop it from doing this. Its really bad when you put it in 3rd or 4th and take it to less than 2000rpm then floor it! The revs dart up and down very aggressivly and its really close to doing some damage i think. Their is no acceleration at less than 2000rpm so you have to take each gear to at least 2500rpm. Can anybody help with this problem. Its really bad and makes the car seem awful to drive in! thanks
Just today the car seems to jerk violently when i press the gas in any gear (excluding 1st gear) at less than 2000rpm. The car basically would stall i think, so you have to push in the clutch to stop it from doing this. Its really bad when you put it in 3rd or 4th and take it to less than 2000rpm then floor it! The revs dart up and down very aggressivly and its really close to doing some damage i think. Their is no acceleration at less than 2000rpm so you have to take each gear to at least 2500rpm. Can anybody help with this problem. Its really bad and makes the car seem awful to drive in! thanks
06-10-2006, 09:37 AM
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My Ride: e60 545i, build date july '04, saphire metallic black, auburn interior, sports package.
Scottishbimmer, My '04 545i will at times be a bit jerkey when it is cold and I'm starting out in 1st gear. It will smooth out rapidly and is not really too much of an issue once it is warmed up a bit. 
06-10-2006, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by darkshark' post='295585' date='Jun 10 2006, 06:37 PM
Scottishbimmer, My '04 545i will at times be a bit jerkey when it is cold and I'm starting out in 1st gear. It will smooth out rapidly and is not really too much of an issue once it is warmed up a bit.
06-10-2006, 10:38 AM
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My Ride: #1: 2004 545i; 6-speed manual; Sport Package; Mystic Blue with a gray leather interior and Anthracite wood; CWP; Logic 7.
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Hmmmm. I've never noticed this in mine.
06-10-2006, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ImolaRedM' post='295615' date='Jun 10 2006, 08:18 PM
Sounds like bad fuel? Or starving for fuel/air? Do you have a check engine light on?
06-10-2006, 12:22 PM
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My Ride: Currently: (3/1/06) 2002 530i black on black prem, sport, cold, xenon.
Likely a cold engine issue, has nothing to do with outside temp; all to do with engine warming up propertly.
Does it go away after a few minutes? If so then cold engine is issue.
Does it go away after a few minutes? If so then cold engine is issue.
06-10-2006, 01:08 PM
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My Ride: (UK) Bulit: Feb 2004, 520i (M54), 6-Speed Manual, Black leather, Titanium Silver, Bi-Xenon, Headlamp washers, Side rear airbags, Park Distance Control, Aluminium trim, Standard Climate Control, 17" wheels, Pirelli P-Zero Rosso's, Spacesaver Spare wheel, Jack, Dynamic drive, Service Inclusive, Chrome grills, Software version 20.01.00, E60.net Clings, Painted wheel hubs silver
Originally Posted by wmbiii' post='295639' date='Jun 10 2006, 09:22 PM
Likely a cold engine issue, has nothing to do with outside temp; all to do with engine warming up propertly.
Does it go away after a few minutes? If so then cold engine is issue.
Does it go away after a few minutes? If so then cold engine is issue.
06-10-2006, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ScottishBimmer' post='295571' date='Jun 10 2006, 12:48 PM
Hello everybody, i have searched the forum and had no luck on my problem.
Just today the car seems to jerk violently when i press the gas in any gear (excluding 1st gear) at less than 2000rpm. The car basically would stall i think, so you have to push in the clutch to stop it from doing this. Its really bad when you put it in 3rd or 4th and take it to less than 2000rpm then floor it! The revs dart up and down very aggressivly and its really close to doing some damage i think. Their is no acceleration at less than 2000rpm so you have to take each gear to at least 2500rpm. Can anybody help with this problem. Its really bad and makes the car seem awful to drive in! thanks
Just today the car seems to jerk violently when i press the gas in any gear (excluding 1st gear) at less than 2000rpm. The car basically would stall i think, so you have to push in the clutch to stop it from doing this. Its really bad when you put it in 3rd or 4th and take it to less than 2000rpm then floor it! The revs dart up and down very aggressivly and its really close to doing some damage i think. Their is no acceleration at less than 2000rpm so you have to take each gear to at least 2500rpm. Can anybody help with this problem. Its really bad and makes the car seem awful to drive in! thanks
You should use the pedel to the far left. It is called the clutch.
06-11-2006, 09:49 AM
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My Ride: (UK) Bulit: Feb 2004, 520i (M54), 6-Speed Manual, Black leather, Titanium Silver, Bi-Xenon, Headlamp washers, Side rear airbags, Park Distance Control, Aluminium trim, Standard Climate Control, 17" wheels, Pirelli P-Zero Rosso's, Spacesaver Spare wheel, Jack, Dynamic drive, Service Inclusive, Chrome grills, Software version 20.01.00, E60.net Clings, Painted wheel hubs silver
Ahh, still happening, the car is definatly broken... :thumbsdown: going to call the dealer tommorow and get it fixed, hopefully!!! will get a 330i as loaner so 
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