What Causes the BMW N52 Engine to Jerk at Idle?

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OPenelope
07/30/25 4:46am
Here are the possible causes for the BMW N52 engine jerking at idle: 1. Dirty throttle body: Excessive carbon buildup directly leads to unstable engine idle and poor acceleration, requiring throttle body cleaning. 2. Excessive carbon deposits in the engine: Reduced combustion chamber volume and the heat-absorbing nature of carbon deposits can cause abnormal combustion in the chamber, increasing the likelihood of knocking. 3. Component failure: Mechanical faults in ignition coils, spark plugs, or fuel injectors can cause misfires, leading to oil pressure or cylinder lift issues and severe power loss. 4. Poor fuel quality: Substandard fuel quality results in incomplete combustion, causing engine malfunctions.
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