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Thread: Car Starts and Idles, but does not rev

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    Car Starts and Idles, but does not rev

    I had my car towed the other day to my house. When car arrived, two truck driver said he couldn't get it into Drive or Reverse so he just pushed it to the side walk. Now when I turn the car on, it starts and idles, but either when in park or neutral nothing happens when I step on the gas pedal. When I try to get it into Drive or Reverse, it just goes into neutral.

    Its a 2013 5 Series.

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    There were many available engines in a 2013 5 series, so you need to specify. Next step after that is the question of are there any warning lamps on? Check engine light? Drivetrain malfunction, etc? Then, whether or not there are any warning lamps on, you still need to run a full diagnostic inquiry with a capable BMW specific scan tool. This does not mean a cheap OBDII code reader. Report back with all that information, then maybe we can give some assistance.

    Or, if you're not comfortable with that, have the car towed to a reputable BMW specialist shop, or dealership, for a proper diagnosis.
    ASE and BMW Master Certified Technician

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