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organum
Nov 2, 2008, 03:22 PM
I am a delivery driver. I went to deliver a pizza last night, got to the house, and when I got back to my car, it started but wouldn't accelerate. If I ush the accelerator it sputters and dies, but sometimes it will rev up. Help please.

organum
Nov 2, 2008, 03:26 PM
Also thought I should mention, it is a 1994 BMW 530i Wagon

kitch428
Nov 2, 2008, 04:26 PM
Check your cold air induction like a pulled off intake hose getting un metered air.
Next, crap gas=clogged fuel filter/injectors just to name a few.
Also, ignition components go bad when heated up, then can act fine when cools down.
Did you have to have it towed, or did it nurse home OK?

organum
Nov 2, 2008, 05:10 PM
I had it towed. It is also on E.

organum
Nov 2, 2008, 05:25 PM
I should say also, it has the computer system that senses the range of the fuel I have left so I know it isn't out of gas.