BMW 3 Series car chugging - no power while driving

Car: BMW 3 Series
Variant: 323 Ci
Model Year: 1999

Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

Hi All

new to this site, so appreciate any help I can get.

Have a '99 BMW 323 coupe - about 120,000 miles on the clock.

Got it serviced about 2 months ago but havent beent driving it much as have gotten a new car.

However, since I got it back from the garage (BMW dealership), the car is chugging, and there is absolutely NO power when accelerating.

Even when its sitting idle, it starts to chug, and sometimes cuts out.

We're hoping to sell the car, but if this kind of prob is gonna cost alot to fix - we might just scrap it.

All help welcome!
Thanks
D.

Posted: Oct 28, 2008 (16 years ago)

Dee24

Points: 1

sounds like engine breathing problems. go back to dealer and have it checked!! i suspect crankcase vent valve problem... but check they have put the dipstick in firmly.. that could cause that problem.
hope this helps!!

Posted Dec 6, 2008 (16 years ago)

elannor67

Points: 395

also make shore that the Catalyst isnt clogged up

Posted May 29, 2009 (15 years ago)

Daley D

Points: 4

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