majalion1
BMW X1 Rough Idle and Stalling: Sensor Issue?
Check engine light on
Engine hard to start
Stalling while idling
4 comment(s)
Thanks for sharing your experience! My X1 has 65923 km on the clock, and it's been serviced regularly. Yes, I've noticed a slight ticking noise, especially when cold. The problem definitely seems worse during cold starts, and it improves somewhat after the engine warms up, though not completely. What was the repair process like for you? Did they need to replace both encoder wheels, or just one? Also, how long did the whole repair take? I need to plan ahead since this is my daily driver. Just want to fix this properly and get back to enjoying the smooth BMW performance I'm used to.
Hey again! Thanks for those details about your X1. Yeah, those symptoms are exactly like what I experienced, especially that ticking noise during cold starts. It's like déjà vu! For my X3, they ended up replacing both encoder wheels since they were showing similar wear. The repair took about 6 hours total, dropped it off in the morning and picked it up late afternoon. The workshop had the parts in stock, which helped speed things up. If they need to order parts, it might take a day or two longer. One thing I learned from my experience, it's worth getting it fixed sooner rather than later. I initially tried to "live with it" for a few weeks, but the problems just got worse. The stalling got more frequent, especially at traffic lights, which was pretty nerve-wracking. Since the fix, my car's been running perfectly, no more stalling, smooth acceleration, and that annoying ticking noise is gone. The check engine light hasn't come back either. Given your mileage and symptoms, I'd bet you're dealing with the same issue. Just make sure your workshop uses genuine BMW parts. My cousin tried aftermarket parts first and ended up having to redo the whole job with OEM parts a month later. Let me know how it goes if you get it fixed. Always curious to hear if others have the same experience!
Thanks so much for all that detailed info! Really helpful to hear about your experience, especially about using genuine BMW parts. I'll definitely keep that in mind and avoid the aftermarket route, don't want to end up paying twice like your cousin did! I've already called my workshop and booked it in for next week. They mentioned they'll need to order the parts first, but at least now I know what to expect with the repair time. Six hours sounds reasonable, I can arrange to work from home that day. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It's given me peace of mind knowing this is a fixable issue and pretty common too. I'll drop you a message once it's done to let you know how it went. Fingers crossed it'll solve all these annoying symptoms just like it did for your X3!
Hey there! I've got some experience with cars (moderate expertise level), and this sounds very familiar. I had similar issues with my 2015 BMW X3 last year. The symptoms were almost identical, rough idle, stalling, and that annoying hesitation during acceleration. Took it to my regular workshop and they diagnosed faulty encoder wheels on the camshafts. The repair set me back about 695 Euro, but it fixed all those symptoms completely. The engine's been running smooth as silk since then. BTW, my cousin had comparable issues with his BMW 3 Series around the same time. Turned out to be the same problem. Before I share more specific details about the repair process, could you share: What's your current mileage? Have you noticed any unusual engine sounds? Does the problem get worse when the engine is cold or warm? This info would help me give you more targeted advice based on my experience.