Stalling/surging

2004 BMW 545I
101,203 MILES • 4.4L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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ZEEBACCHUS
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While driving car stalls, at times surges/jolts forward. Can feel sluggish
Engine racing
White smoke from exhaust.
Engine light came on.
Jan 20, 2016 at 11:17 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Have the codes read from the computer and post the numbers here. Has the car been overheated in the past?
Jan 21, 2016 at 12:16 AM
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ZEEBACCHUS
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WRENCHTECH - thank you for responding,
In response to your question, No, not in the past.
I will let you know the code reading later today.
Again my thanks. Zee
Jan 21, 2016 at 12:43 AM
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