Limp Mode?

C0301474

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2016 BMW 320I
85,000 MILES

When I went to get into my car this morning, which is a 2 series, but not listed on your list, it would move forward in drive, backwards in reverse, but would not allow any gas to get to it. It wasn't until I turned it off and then back on that it started to work properly. My question is, do I need to have a part cleaned or is this more indicative of a larger problem?

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,952 POSTS

Most of the time this happens because the throttle bore gets dirty, please check out this guide below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode

Here is a generic guide on how to service the throttle bore with instructions below for your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

We should run the codes as well.

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

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