Shaking

Tiny
SHMATTHE
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  • 2014 BMW 328XI
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
Car shakes when you start it, and when you drive it.
Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 AT 8:18 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,885 POSTS
Hi,

A shaking can be the result of a few things. For example, an engine misfire, a vacuum leak, low or high fuel pressure, and so on.

Here is what I recommend. The vehicle's can-bus needs scanned to see if there are any modules that have codes. CAN stands for controller area network. This is how all the modules are tied together.

Here is a video showing how it's done:

https://youtu.be/InIlnsjOVFA

If you want, check to see if you can locate any vacuum leaks on the engine. Here is a link that shows how it is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

If not leaks are found, have the computer scanned as I mentioned. Let me know what codes are found so I can better help.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe

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Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 AT 6:23 PM

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