what do you think is the problem?

2000 BMW 540I
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NATE540I
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hello i have a bmw 2000 540i 6spd . i recently changed both vanos in bank 1 and 2 . car is still driving sluggish and engine light comes on and flashes and acts like it wants to turn off. i was told its the timing. is that correct?
Jun 18, 2012 at 7:59 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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start with a compression test. it may be plugs or coils. what were the codes?? why did you replace the o2 sensors??

Roy
Jun 18, 2012 at 10:57 PM
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