Juddering problem
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gingerclive

Original Poster:

301 posts

241 months

Friday 16th July 2010
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I have a juddering problem with wedge 350i. I had running problems & stalling initially so tried changing the ECU, Airflow meter (that stopped the stalling) plugs, leads, Dizzycap & rotor arm & ignition module.I have also been through the usual connections more than once.
The temprature seems to change eratically too sometimes.I had the engine pressure tested in case a head gasket was leaking slightly & all appears ok (it has never boiled, but got hot last summer when the fan gave up & was replaced)the fault does not corespond with changes in the weather.
The car is just really bad in traffic & slow running, somedays its fine & runs like a train then others its almost undrivable. it is not using exessive fuel & the exhaust looks a good colour.occasionally at constant speed (eg motorway) it hiccups with what feels like a missfire.
It has been suggested it might be the cam but would it come and go in this case?
Any suggestions greatly recieved.

Clive

ed_crouch

1,169 posts

271 months

Friday 16th July 2010
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Engine earthing?

Either that or test the throttle pot and change the engine temperature sensor. Both can cause iffy drivability.

gingerclive

Original Poster:

301 posts

241 months

Saturday 17th July 2010
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Thanks Ed. I have done throttle pot too. I will try all the earths & tepp sender. (are there any well hidden earths I might miss or is it just hunt for them? I know the ones on the back of the head on the o/s bank.



Clive