Backfires

Tiny
RICHIE G 1949
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  • 2004 BMW 325I
  • 2.3L
  • V8
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 195,000 MILES
Car is sluggish when driving, no acceleration, says service engine soon and code EML comes up all the time.
Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 8:43 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Okay it sounds like the car is in limp mode because of the check engine light.

Here is a guide to show you how to get the codes so we can go from there:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Autozone will run the codes for free by the way.

Here is a guide on engine backfires:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-backfires-while-running

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, November 6th, 2017 AT 2:19 PM

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