Cough / splutter?

[Z3newbie!]

Looking for help as always.

So yesterday the 1998 1.9 Z3 decided to cut out in a car park but I managed to get it parked, went shopping came back and it was fine.

Today I decided to take out the air filter and give it a clean and check the oil. I then took off the washer bottle gave it a clean and put it back on.

When out for a drive it felt a little sluggish and then lost power a few times and then coughed / popped several times from the exhaust. I drove it around for another twenty minutes and it felt fine.

I just wondered if I need to check anything further out?

Thank you.

 

[andyglym]

It could be a number of things, the best way is to stick it on a code reader to see what comes up or it'll be guess work.

 

[Z3newbie!]

It could be a number of things, the best way is to stick it on a code reader to see what comes up or it'll be guess work.

Thank you, where do I get a budget code reader, and are they easy to use?

 

[Jimbob_OD]

@Z3newbie! I have a code reader for sale if you’re interested?

 

[Z3newbie!]

@Z3newbie! I have a code reader for sale if you’re interested?

How mcuh are you looking for and what sort is it?

 

[Jimbob_OD]

It’s a Creator 310+.

Only used it twice - it’s like new.

They’re £60 new on Amazon - https://amzn.eu/d/1TykD8v

I’ll take £45 delivered

 

[andyglym]

Thank you, where do I get a budget code reader, and are they easy to use?

Pretty straightforward mate, plug and play pretty much.

 

[Rudyrov]

Thank you, where do I get a budget code reader, and are they easy to use?

My Go To for everything when I am shopping for anything is Amazon, it gives me an idea of what's happening and for how much.

 

[the Nefyn cat]

You may well need one of these, too.

BMW 20 PIN TO 16 PIN OBDII OBD2 DIAGNOSTIC LEAD CABLE CONVERTER ADAPTOR UK | eBay

For connecting your OBD2 scanner and your vehicle with this 20 pin connector which is specifically for BMW's. 1x BMW 20 Pin to 16 Pin OBD2 Cables. OBDII Female--------BMW(20Pin). Works on all BMW with 20 PIN diagnostic connector.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Ianmc]

I had exactly same symptoms when the cam shaft sensor failed. Getting the codes read is sound advice.

 

[DrWong]

You may well need one of these, too.

BMW 20 PIN TO 16 PIN OBDII OBD2 DIAGNOSTIC LEAD CABLE CONVERTER ADAPTOR UK | eBay

For connecting your OBD2 scanner and your vehicle with this 20 pin connector which is specifically for BMW's. 1x BMW 20 Pin to 16 Pin OBD2 Cables. OBDII Female--------BMW(20Pin). Works on all BMW with 20 PIN diagnostic connector.

www.ebay.co.uk

One of these, plus a five pound OBD to USB cable, plus a free Windows 10 download of BMW INPA (can find it on this forum) is my solution

 

[Z3newbie!]

Hooked up the Creator 310 code reader and there is a Code 70 Camshaft Postion Sensor, presuming it needs replacing and is it a straight forward job?