HELP! - Not 100% sure if I am using this site correctly but here goes.
I have a 2001 318ti Coupe, done 130000 kms.
This issue happens every couple of weeks and once it starts it carrys on for a few days then will subside. While driving (usually on the motorway) the car will beep and the battery light will come up and I loose power. If I rev then power seems to come back. If I don't do this quick enough the car looses power and turns off. Then takes a few attempts to start.
I took the car into my mechanic who scanned her and said it was a Catalyc converter issue, he quoted me the price and the car started working fine again so I didn't do anything. A month later it started happening so I took her back. He then said it was a cam sensor issue which he fixed for around $1000 NZD. The issue is still happening so before taking it back I want to get some advice.
I have had the alternator tested and came back fine.
Any help would be much appreciated please!! AND if im not posting in the correct area please guide me to the right place
Thanks!!
Ally
I have a 2001 318ti Coupe, done 130000 kms.
This issue happens every couple of weeks and once it starts it carrys on for a few days then will subside. While driving (usually on the motorway) the car will beep and the battery light will come up and I loose power. If I rev then power seems to come back. If I don't do this quick enough the car looses power and turns off. Then takes a few attempts to start.
I took the car into my mechanic who scanned her and said it was a Catalyc converter issue, he quoted me the price and the car started working fine again so I didn't do anything. A month later it started happening so I took her back. He then said it was a cam sensor issue which he fixed for around $1000 NZD. The issue is still happening so before taking it back I want to get some advice.
I have had the alternator tested and came back fine.
Any help would be much appreciated please!! AND if im not posting in the correct area please guide me to the right place
Thanks!!
Ally