Re: 535i Hesitation yet again.. Advice

["Ron J" <ron@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Does the 85 535i have a mass air sensor?  As I recall I dont think it does..
but I might be wrong


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From: "Michael" <mike5635@domain.elided>
To: <bmw@domain.elided>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 9:39 AM
Subject: Re: 535i Hesitation yet again.. Advice


> I'll related what recently happened to me (1990 535i).
>  My engine, after warming up, suddenly started missing
> badly, VERY rough, almost stalled several times, and
> eventually the check engine light came on.
>
> I took it to my local fantastic service place (looks
> like something out of "American Graffiti") that is
> capable, honest, and relatively inexpensive.  Turns
> out my mass air sensor was filthy dirty... they
> cleaned it, and the car runs great again!  Cost me
> about $25.
>
> Interesting, the owner said that, with that K&N
> filter, you get better airflow, but the downside is
> more dirt gets through, and he's seen lots of this
> situation.  He said to be aware of the symptoms,
> because the recently cleaned mass air sensor could be
> good for a long time, or the symptoms could repeat
> shortly, and if they did, we'll just replace the unit.
>
> YMMV!
>
> Michael in Gurnee, IL
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