what can the problem be?

2003 BMW 330CI
70,000 MILES
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VICTOROGORMAN
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my bmw 330ci hesitates when i accellerate in 1st gear when cold, also when i pull away when cold and run along on idle going slow in 1st gear the car wallows. what could this be?
Sep 28, 2012 at 5:30 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Is the MalfunctionIndicator Light indicating?

Symptoms indicates a possible fault with the ignition system components or cold start.
Sep 29, 2012 at 2:03 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It is quite possibly the VANOS unit.
Oct 20, 2012 at 11:05 PM
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VICTOROGORMAN
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Thanks for the help, no the malfunction light is not on. Some one said it could be vanos, but i was thinking on the lines of what you said, may be cold start. Look forward to your reply, sorry i took so long to get back to you. Thanks again.. Victor.
Oct 23, 2012 at 12:10 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Once again, the VANOS unit is in question.
Oct 23, 2012 at 12:15 PM
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