2001 BMW 330

MATRIXO40

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2001 BMW 330
V8
AWD
AUTOMATIC
100,000 MILES

Stearing wheel shakes while car is in drive or reverse. The rpm drop as soon as you put it in drive or reverse.

Sunday, February 7th, 2010 AT 3:24 PM

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How long has the check engine light been on?

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Sunday, February 7th, 2010 AT 11:54 PM

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Never.

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Monday, February 8th, 2010 AT 12:00 AM

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This shaking, what prompted it, when did it start? What has been done to the car?

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Monday, February 8th, 2010 AT 12:16 AM

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It started about 4 months ago. When driving the car it is fine. Just when come to a stop with the car still running. All filters have been changed within the last four months, oil change, etc. The car is a automatic. The shaking isnt bad but annoying. Bmw or any car should do this. Trans fluid has not been changed in a while. The engin also shakes when in drive or reverse. Like I said its not a bad shake but it is still annoying. I noticed a couple days ago when I turned the ac off while in park the wheel started shaking.

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Monday, February 8th, 2010 AT 5:24 PM

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I would think a closer look at the smooth running numbers would allow a look at a low cylinder, then a leak down or compression test, or perhaps first inspecting and/or replacing ignition components. An intake manifold leak will cause this too, look at the intake boot at the accordion boot turn up to the idle control valve.