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      02-22-2010, 09:15 AM   #650
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Originally Posted by E92westy View Post
They can't all be bad....

You need a long test drive on varying roads (which I didn't do.. Doh!)
Set the cruise at 40mph in fifth for a while then try 50 mph in sixth.
This should show up the hesitation issue - certainly did in mine.
A constant light throttle at around 1700 - 2000 rpm is my main problem.
Also turn off the stop/start and let it idle for a couple of minutes.
It should be rock solid with no fluctuations.

If all that's okay, you should be fine, just use decent petrol.

A fix? Hmmm...
New injectors, coils, spark plugs and the software update seems to do it for most.

Good luck!!
That is indeed a good summary.......but.....the problem in the experience of many on here (including me), as shown recently by Colsen, is that just because you don't experience these symptoms at one point in time, will not stop them developing later.....
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