1999 Other BMW Models

1999 BMW
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WEBSTER81
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Engine problem
1999 Other BMW Models 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 98k miles
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my bmw 316 has started to idle slow and is getting worse by the day. it needs alot of acceleratoin when first started and the exhaust fumes are spitting rather than constant. when switching off there is a 2 second hiss/whistle from the engine not the fan belt
Dec 15, 2007 at 1:43 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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any faults stored?
Mar 11, 2008 at 1:52 AM
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AUTOTROPOLIS12
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Check out the fuse option if they are about to blown then get is replaced .Even you can check the voltage of the battery.may be it will sort of your problem.
Dec 26, 2008 at 4:18 AM
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WEBNOOR
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this may be due to fuse problem..
but one thing u r telling that it whistles for 2 sec after turning off the engine,,, indicates to many other problems..
can u plz tell us something more about it...
once my car sounded like that and the problem was in bearing,,,,
Sep 25, 2009 at 8:16 PM