What gives? Car won't go over 55MPH.

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  • Court M3
    R3V OG
    • Jan 2004
    • 6713

    #1

    What gives? Car won't go over 55MPH.

    Just had this happen this morning on the way to work. Car is an 83 323i and for some reason, it will not go above 55 MPH. Anybody have any ideas for me to check?

    Any help appreciated.
    Continuous For Sale Thread
    323i s50
  • Alpine-E30
    Advanced Member
    • Mar 2006
    • 161

    #2
    is it making any strange noises? Does it accellerate normally up to 55?
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    • Court M3
      R3V OG
      • Jan 2004
      • 6713

      #3
      not making any strange noises, but struggles to hit 55
      Continuous For Sale Thread
      323i s50

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      • chuckybob
        E30 Modder
        • Aug 2004
        • 952

        #4
        take it through the full rev range and make sure its not getting stuck anywhere.
        : : 1984 318i : : PNW E30 Crew : : Sold!!
        Now becoming the R3vlimited Pro3 car
        http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=93780

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        • Alpine-E30
          Advanced Member
          • Mar 2006
          • 161

          #5
          Originally posted by Court M3
          not making any strange noises, but struggles to hit 55

          Clogged cat?

          What year is your car? CEL??
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          • AdironRider
            No R3VLimiter
            • Dec 2004
            • 3491

            #6
            My buddies Audi had the same problem and it turned out to be something with the fuel injectors I think. Shot in the dark so yeah, take it for what its worth.
            Back to my roots

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            • DaN
              E30 Fanatic
              • Dec 2003
              • 1265

              #7
              Fuel filter? dragging brake?, 2nd on the clogged cat.

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              • Alpine-E30
                Advanced Member
                • Mar 2006
                • 161

                #8
                improper function from the AFM...
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                • motorprestige
                  Mod Crazy
                  • Oct 2004
                  • 788

                  #9
                  Need some descriptions as to how it revs.

                  "Having won more road races than any other model in history, the E30 M3 is considered by many to be the world's most successful road race car." - Simply put, E30s kick ass.

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