My car loses acceleration power sometimes and sometimes when it’s hot and I stop it shakes a lot
Apr 5, 2026 at 12:34 PM
loses acceleration power sometimes?
2010 BMW 328XI
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This can be a weak fuel pump but we should runt he codes to see if any are stored, this video will show you how.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBCpCWEFnTg
Can you tell if the engine is misfiring? If so this will be the problem, when is the last time the engine was tuned up? A bad ignition coil or shorted spark plug can cause low engine power but the car should have a code for this. Here is a low engine power troubleshooting video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1RoG3I-Oww
Please go over these guides and get back to us. Ken
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBCpCWEFnTg
Can you tell if the engine is misfiring? If so this will be the problem, when is the last time the engine was tuned up? A bad ignition coil or shorted spark plug can cause low engine power but the car should have a code for this. Here is a low engine power troubleshooting video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1RoG3I-Oww
Please go over these guides and get back to us. Ken
Apr 6, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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