Bmw 530xi its smoking from the exhaust and revs on its ow...

The car's ability to crank over does not depend on whether or not it has gas in the tank. Since the dash lights light up, this suggests you have power so we can rule out the fact that there is...

Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help you. Code P2104 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p2104-obd-ii-trouble-code-throttle-actuator-control-system-forced-idle-by-jay-safford) relates the throttle position control actuator, and code P2126 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/-p2126-obd-ii-trouble-code-throttle-pedal-position-sensor-switch-e-circuit-range-performance-by-jamahl-walker) relates to the throttle position sensor. When either of these components is not working properly, this...

Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle is experiencing some serious performance and maybe even mechanical issues. If you believe the noise is coming from your turbo area it may be possible that the turbo is...

Hello - your thermostat is not functioning properly (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-thermostat), and should be replaced. The problem code is indicating that the engine temperature is not coming up as quickly as it should - which the thermostat controls. You have noticed this...

A failure such as this could be due to the fuel pump failing or essential sensors such as the crankshaft or camshaft position sensors failing. It is likely that diagnostic trouble codes have been recorded by your vehicle's PCM (powertrain...

Hi there. In many cases, when the car will start but quickly stall, it's due to either a reduction in fuel flow (caused by a worn out fuel pump, dirty fuel filter or clogged or dirty fuel injectors or the...

The fuel injectors have internal filter baskets and thus the only way to clean and service them is to remove them from the fuel rail and send them to a lab such as Mr. Injector (http://www.mrinjector.us) for ultrasonic cleaning on...

Hello - your Deville does not have a fuel cutoff reset button. If you can't hear the fuel pump running with the key in the "On" or "Start" position, check the fuel pump fuses, then check the fuel pump relay...

Hello and thank you for your question. Air bags are a useful safety feature. If you live in a jurisdiction where auto inspections are mandated, the vehicle might fail inspection if any essential safety equipment is non functional. If you...