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Possible volume drift compensation in BMW 5 Series Diesel (2006) with various signs

Hey guys, I need your help. I have a 2006 BMW 5 series diesel with about 198614 kilometers on the odometer. At the moment I'm struggling with some problems - loss of power, check engine light comes on, the engine stalls, the car jerks when accelerating, sometimes it won't start, the fuel consumption is too high and it vibrates when idling. I have a suspicion that this may have something to do with the quantity drift compensation, which has to be reset. Has anyone here ever had similar problems and maybe have an idea what the cause could be? How do you interpret these symptoms and what was your experience with the mechanic? My last one wasn't the best, to be honest. Thanks in advance!

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Hey, no problem, I think I know what you mean. I had similar problems with my 2009 BMW 7 Series not too long ago. Loss of power, engine stalls, stutters ... all sounds very familiar. Had the same problem with the check engine light coming on. The mechanic determined that the quantity drift compensation needed to be reset, apparently this can happen due to normal wear and tear. My car wasn't vibrating at idle, but the high fuel consumption was definitely an issue. So yes, you could be right in your suspicions. The pictures you paint look very familiar to me. Have to say though, it's a serious problem and it can't be ignored. My advice is to take it to a garage as soon as possible, better safe than sorry.

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Hey, thanks for the quick and helpful reply! It's reassuring to know that I'm not alone with my problem. Can I ask you something else? Can you remember how much the whole repair cost you and whether any other problems arose afterwards? I just want to know what I might have to be prepared for. Thanks again!

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Sure, no problem! So, after I took the car to the mechanic, the problem was fixed, so it had to be reset. Repairing the injectors cost me around €240. But after that everything was back to normal, no more problems. Hope this helps you and good luck with your car!

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Thank you very much, that was really helpful! I think I will take my BMW to the garage as soon as possible and have the quantity drift compensation checked. I'm reassured to hear that no other problems have arisen. 240€ is definitely a price I'm willing to pay if it fixes it. Thanks again for the tips and support. Much appreciated!

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