2004 BMW 330CI engine problems

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Engine · 42,000 miles · AL

The vehicle is a 330cic which a purchased in 2007, there is a problem with the electrical system & oxygen sensors.

Filed May 15, 2008 · Engine · 52,000 miles · MD

This problem is occurring on all e46 330 m54 engines with the zhp(performance package) there have been numerous complaints to bmw na about this issue. At 2000 - 3000 rpms the engine rattles like a coffee can full of marbles. I took my vehicle to bmw but they stated that this is perfectly normal. Bmw is not willing to do anything about this issue. The issue is the dual vanos unit they put into the m54 engine is using belrin bushings and they are failing. There is a company called dr. Vanos that fixes this issue by rebuilding the oem vanos with upgraded bushings. This unit cost $500, which I am not willing to spend as I have a 100,000 mile warranty from bmw.

Filed Dec 11, 2006 · Engine · 35,643 miles · MD

Bmw 2004 330ci. The oil light comes up every 400-500 or 700-800 miles depending if it is driven in the city or highways. 2 different dealers checked the car and replaced the oil level sensor, crankcase vent valve, vent pipe, vent hose, return pipe, wash pump so far but the car still having the problem. Car goes to the dealer once a month approx.

Filed Aug 25, 2005 · Engine · FL

2004 bmw 330ci upon start up the engine over revs and sometimes stalls.***no answer required***.*mr this malfunction has also occured while driving in traffic.

Filed May 8, 2004 · Engine · 5,000 miles · TX

While stopped, engine speed would drop near or below idle. Happened after cold engine start or while warm after driving (both no-traffic and high-traffic). Twice the car actually stalled (in garage and at traffic light). Rough idle can be felt in pedals and (6-speed manual) shifter. See also odi ids 10064475,10062056,10064439.

Filed Apr 27, 2004 · Engine · 5,500 miles · TX

2004 bmw 330ci 6 speed manual - 3.0l inline 6 cyl. Intermittent problem - idle becomes erratic and car stalls. This has happened approx 6-8 times over 8 months/5000 miles. Normally happens on warm days and at a stop light/stop sign. It once happened in the middle of a turn which caused me to lose power steering. Dealer has seen the car 3+ times and updated idle control valve, and engine software but problem persists. It is very intermittent and doesn't throw any computer fault codes.

Filed Apr 11, 2004 · Engine · 3,010 miles · TX

Bmw 330i exhibits frequent erratic idle when stopped, as well as engine stalling. Erratic idle is in the form of engine speed drops below 400-500 RPM. Stalling sometimes occurs as a result of these idle speed drops. This is a common issue among recent 330 model bmw's, and apparently there is no known solution at this time.

Filed Apr 4, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 3,100 miles · CA

Engine power failure and heavily distorted windshield on a 2004 bmw 330ci. Repeated failure of engine power without warning (twice in an itersection). Bmw replaced eng. Computer, then installed new software after second incident. Rough idle and surging continues and gas mileage in city dropped to 12.6-13 mpg. Additionally the windshield is heavily distorted. Bmw replaced it with an equally distorted one and the fse said"all 3 series windshields are distorted,worse on the x3". It is like driving in the rain without wipers. In both cases the bmw fse has stated the " there is nothing more to be done". This is the real bmw warranty service. This lemon is unsafe to drive.

Filed Apr 3, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 50 miles · PA

The car (2004 330i zhp) often shudders at start up with an erratic idle and continues to do so even when warm. There are no computer fault codes and no check engine light. It feels as if it is ready to stall at any given time with severe idle fluctuations of 100-200 RPM's during stops. Problem is widespread across dozens of zhp (performance package) owners as well as many 2003 and 2004 3 series car owners, particularly those with manual transmissions.

Filed Apr 2, 2004 · Engine · 3,000 miles · GA

Car stalled several times at red lights. Rpm dropped with no warning. Also experience rough idling when at complete stop.