1998 BMW 740 hesitating

1998 BMW 740
137,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KGURULE
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1998 BMW 740il, driving down the road - tried to accelerate and now it wont go over 2000 rpm. It feels like it is missing really badly...what could it be?
Jul 17, 2010 at 12:06 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Possibilities: Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it.
Jul 17, 2010 at 10:22 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It sounds like the fuel pressure is possibly the culprit.
Jul 18, 2010 at 12:11 AM
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JINYFOOT
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camshaft position sensor
Apr 7, 2012 at 6:53 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Yeah OK
Jan 2, 2013 at 10:40 PM