I've notice twice now that after my Z4 sat about 4-5 days without starting, that when i started it, it idled really rough, almost like it was running on 3 cylinders and eventually the "check engine" came on. Each time i turned the car off for a few seconds, restarted and it ran fine. Anyone else expirience this? Car is always garaged...
Does your Z4 start smoothly after...
- Thread starter Zeefour
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Same here, mine has sat 3 and 4 weeks since it's only my play thing and always starts instantly and idles smoothly, even during below freezing temps. I'd have it looked into if it were mine.Color said:
Zeefour said:
Sounds like a typical Service Advisor...that is his trouble shooting method is to blame something else other than BMW. Bring it in and have them check it out.
Zeefour said:
My car is used daily, so i can't comment on whether it may be because yours wasn't used for 4-5 days, but just last week i was experiencing a rough idle followed by the engine warning light. I took my car into the dealers and they discovered that one of the valve springs had snapped which had badly damaged the cam-shaft and it needed to be replaced. It was a two day job and fortunately for me was covered by warranty. I too was recommended to try different fuels prior to taking it back to BMW, and fuel injector cleaner, but as it turned out, it was a far bigger problem than had been anticipated. If i'd have continued to drive my car i would have eventually left bits of the engine strewn behind me on the road. Since i've had the car back it's running as smooth as silk. I'd definitely get it checked out by BMW mate.
