It needed a new throttle position sensor which is integrated into the throttle body. There is a cable going to the throttle body, two potentiometers read the angle and help adjust the throttle valve. One or both of those were going bad.
Reviews of OEM BMW throttle position sensor (TPS)
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What we know about OEM BMW throttle position sensor (TPS)
The brand is registered in Germany.
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Currently there are 1 review and 4 votes. Average rating — 3 out of 5. Vote balance: 2 up, 2 down.
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- Throttle response - jerks or flat spots when applying throttle - rated ambivalently. 3 points out of 5.
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- Warning light - check engine light comes on - rated positively. 5 points out of 5.
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