Random rev drop when idling

Thadeus1991

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Streatham, London
Hi all,

I’ve noticed a new issue with my Z4 😪 🥲

Maybe you guys have an idea what it could be?

The issue is this: sometimes when idling (e.g. at a red light) the car’s revs fluctuate by up to 100rpm - more specifically they seem to drop and then come back to normal. This happens in irregular intervals, sometimes a couple of times per second, sometimes it happens once and then not for a few seconds, and sometimes it doesn’t happen at all. There is also a noticeable tremor going through the car every time the revs drop. FYI - spark plugs have been changed a few thousand miles ago, so should not be the issue..

I wonder if it might be the Vanos? What do you guys think? And how much should I expect fixing that would cost (I don’t have a driveway and am also not particularly skilled mechanically, so will have to take to garage most likely).

Thanks for any comments!
 
Need to get a code reader on it to find out whats happening before you start getting worried about what it is.
 
Yeah, a code read would be useful of course - I’m taking it to RBM just before Easter for Ross to deal with that (and a few other issues) so hopefully he can diagnose and sort it. Just wanted to hear people’s thoughts in case I should brace myself for something expensive... 😅
 
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