1987 BMW 635 erratic idle and no power

1987 BMW 635
152,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RICHARDSWEARINGEN
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Suddenly my 635 has an erratic idle and wants to stall when I try to accelerate. It is as though it's not getting fuel or air. What should I check first? Some posts say 02 sensor, some vacuum, and some say air flow meter ($$$); what do you think?
Sep 9, 2008 at 1:52 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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I am not fond of throwing parts at cars to fix them but you may need to replace a worn air flow meter to start with. Let us know if this works.
Sep 9, 2008 at 11:45 PM
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