2013 BMW 118i (E87) — Repair Solution

1.6L N13B16A 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Petrol · Vacuum / Intake Leak · Engine

BMW 118i (E87) Vacuum / Intake Leak Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: BMW
Model: 118i (E87)
Year: 2013
Engine: 1.6L N13B16A 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Petrol
Kilometres: 180,000
Area: Engine
Category: Vacuum / Intake Leak

Customer Complaint

The vehicle was running roughly after recent purchase, with surging, patchy power and poor boost response.

Problem Summary

No warning lights were reported and no confirmed recent service history was available. The engine running fault was confirmed as rough running with inconsistent power delivery.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeBMWE813127
Vehicle2013 BMW 118i (E87)
Engine1.6L N13B16A 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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