E46 Intermitent rough Idel and loss of power

[stiovov]

Hi Guys,

I have a problem that has me stumped with my 01' 325Ci. This is an intermittent problem happening mostly after the car has sit in idle for a few minutes. The car seems to begin idling very badly and a loss of power. Once this starts happening it loses power drastically and it sounds as if its Misfiring... Interesting enough is when I switch the car off then On again it runs fine for a bit the starts again. Could this be an ECU problem since disconnecting and reconnecting the battery seems to work, or what are some of your thoughts?
Just did a full service 5k Ago

 

[Prev]

I had the same problem a while back and the mechanic sorted it out. Had to replace one of the breather pipes, I think it was near the manifold and the repair was not expensive. Hopefully yours is the same issue.

 

[Maveric12]

Yeah I been getting the same problem....mechie also mentioned someting about breather but dont kow where it was will ask him to check again. thanx

 

[stiovov]

Thanks

Will go get it Checked out.

 

[Kick Ass Kums]

also check your plugs bro, maybe one is not so lekker

 

[moranor@axis]

i have something similar the mech told me to check for a vacuum leak

 

[Wicked_1]

According to me that "breather" will be the crank vent valve,or such,on the intake manifold,e36 one goes for R880,dunno e46 though.Also,its your crank breather,in a fancy non return valve or something.Will be close to the firewall,on the intake mani,e36`s is round

 

[Prev]

If I recall correctly, on my E46 the mechanic charged me R175 for the part excl labour...will need to dig up the invoice to make sure.

 

[Wicked_1]

Mine was original BMW part with number in shipping package from germany...