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This is my first real problem with my 99 M3. It is down on power as I said. I bet my 98 Audi (190hp) would take it in a drag race right now. When I get to 5000 RPM it starts drop off. Almost like it is Leaning out. I do have a check engine light that set after I had a rather large crack form in the Boot that ties the AMM to the TB. That has been fixed. I just replaced the plugs with a set of Bosch Platinum 4's. The Plugs I removed had alot of miles on them and they were Ashen White in color. I was thinking it was caused by my vac leak (It was there for sometime before it got to the point of setting the light). I have put about 100 miles on the new plugs and they look ok so far. My car has 110,000 miles on it and I have no real service history. I was think it could need a fuel fliter as I don't know when it was last (or ever) changed. I have pulled my M off the road till this is worked out (Back in the Audi, Winter car).
I am also looking for an OBD2 scan tool. I had an Auto Xray and liked it very much but one day it just stopped working. I would like to find something that can pull all the data from the BMW's ECU (fault codes, Airbag and so on). I dont want to pay more for the tool then I did for the car. I have been looking online and it looks like I am going to need to buy an OBD2 tool and the airbag tool as well. Yesterday the Airbag light came on (oh happy day) . Any help on this would be great. Save my M from being put to bed in Sept rather then Nov.
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I have the Autoenginuity tool. They just released a new version that will reset airbags and pull BMW special codes but it is an extra $225-ish on top of the base $250-ish..
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You should check out the website autoenginuity.com I don't want to give and misinformation.
I use it to pull codes, log OBD data during races (like speed and RPM), check coolant temp and therefore the proper function of the cooling system. It has a speed tracer program that is supposed measure hp and acceleration but I haven't used it yet. It used to take a long time to connect but that has gotten better, however it still takes a short while to connect. I bought the PC and PPC version. You need a PPC with a serial cable or maybe bluetooth to make it work.
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Yes, that is the best tool for the job. Here it is in our catalog:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearch/PEL_search.cgi?command=show_part_page&please_wait=N&make=POR&model=BE36§ion=FULful&page=6&bookmark=37&part_number=AE-ST05 -Wayne
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Update:
I changed out the Fuel Flitter and did an oil change using Moble 1 Full Synthetic long life oil. It seems to have helped. I have got back my mid range power. It still is not completely where I feel it should be but it is better. I am going to order the OBD2 code software you guys talked about. It is going to be a bit before I get it in my hands but it looks like the best one for me. Wayne in a week or so I am going to order your book. It looks like it could be quite a help. Thanks for all the info guys.
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