Nothing but problems with my 2005 E53 3.0d

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Originally Posted by prism

Hmmm, unforutnately I dont have the error code but I also dont think the dealer was making it up when he told me that the spray pattern of injector # 4 was not working within specs. Would their be a difference between an injector that is not spraying correctly and an injector that is just out of order?
One thing for sure, the vibrations I get when the engine starts cold is something new, I didnt have it before.
I dont get any black smoke unless I really accelerate hard in which case I notice a black plume. Also I do sense a strong fuel smell when after switching off the engine and getting out of the car.
I will do the 20 second test and get back to you.

Difficult to advise you unless I know when did what start to happen!
I mean,was the injector fault diagnosed before or after you got the cold start vibrations?
A injector with an incorrect spray pattern still functions but an out of order injector is a dead one and your car would be on 5 cylinders!BAD vibration!
I am not doubting the dealer on their injector diagnostics but they will never tell you if its an intermmitent error because they will want to sell you a new one.You do need to ask them ,however,why they want to replace your starter when you car always cranks first time?
All X5 3.0D have an annoying characteristic exhaust smell after you turn it off !Is the smell you are noticing now ,different?
I will wait for your glow plug test....