1998 BMW 318 Car Loses Power

1998 BMW 318
180,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PRABASH
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Hi.

My Vehicle drives normally and then suddenly (esp up a long hill, under strain i think) it loses power. Car wont accellerate although the accelleration needle revs up. Sounds like the exhaust is blown. I switch off and start up again and the vehicle is back to normal.
A slight decrease in power is noted.

PLEASE HELP.
PS: Codes were read, only airbag sensor gone.
I also had a Dastek Unichip installed
Feb 12, 2009 at 2:26 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Test the throttle position sensor and air mass meter do a backpressure test on the exhaust system
Feb 12, 2009 at 2:46 AM
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