BMW 3 Series loss of drive power after being parked in garage
Variant: 325 csi automatic
Model Year: 2004
Categories:
Engine & Drivetrain
I have a bmw 325 csi 2004 automatic.It has developed an intermittent fault as follows.
When the car has been parked in the garage for some days,the car starts OK,but when I try to drive out there is very litle power and it feels as if the handbrake is on,which it is not since I never put the handbrake on in the garage.
Also when I reverse it back into the garage the rear parking sensors do not work
When the car has been parked in the garage for some days,the car starts OK,but when I try to drive out there is very litle power and it feels as if the handbrake is on,which it is not since I never put the handbrake on in the garage.
Also when I reverse it back into the garage the rear parking sensors do not work
Posted: Aug 23, 2021 (3 years ago)
May be the engine coolant temp sensor that sends info to the ECU on fuel requirements among other things . From cold it richens the fuel settings and if not working correctly , the engine is " flat " and not responsive till it warms up a bit , Could also check auto trans fluid level or consider having it changed .When the parking sensors don't work , check if reverse lights are coming on .
Posted Aug 23, 2021 (3 years ago)
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