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 UK

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 UK

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?