I have a 2003 BMW 325Ci manual. Last Saturday I was taking a turn and the car stalled. When I turned it back on the rpms would stay idle at 1500. The rpms wouldnt go up when I gave it gas. I put it in first gear and tried to go but the whole car would shake. The check engine sign came on, the traction control came on, and the brake light came on. 10 minutes later after turning the car off and back on again the rpms dropped to normal and the car was driving fine but the check engine sign stayed on. Then the next day when i turn on the car the check engine sign was off and the car was driving normally. Has this happened to anyone. Should i take my car to the dealer? I was really pissed of. Also I bought this car in Germany. Any input is appreciated.
I can't give you any help on the cause of your problems (unfortunately). It could be due to a bunch of different thigns (how far did you turn the wheel? Did you really crank it all the way or something?) But I'm going to have to guess that it's still under warranty. Take it to the dealer ASAP, they should be able to diagnose and fix the problem, and you should only be charged a minimal fee (if anything).
It could be a bad ECU or somethign along those lines.
Originally posted by mikefliggity@Jun 30 2003, 01:25 AM I have a 2003 BMW 325Ci manual. Last Saturday I was taking a turn and the car stalled. When I turned it back on the rpms would stay idle at 1500. The rpms wouldnt go up when I gave it gas. I put it in first gear and tried to go but the whole car would shake. The check engine sign came on, the traction control came on, and the brake light came on. 10 minutes later after turning the car off and back on again the rpms dropped to normal and the car was driving fine but the check engine sign stayed on. Then the next day when i turn on the car the check engine sign was off and the car was driving normally. Has this happened to anyone. Should i take my car to the dealer? I was really pissed of. Also I bought this car in Germany. Any input is appreciated.
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