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2015 BMW 335i — fuel trims are positive at idle and improve with RPM

DealPilot472Community StarterAug 13, 20262015 BMW 335iCharlotte
2015 BMW 335i, about 147,500 miles. Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern still make an intake/vacuum leak the first place to look? I am in Charlotte. Mostly looking for the right next step.
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EVMechanicishCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 13, 2026permalink
If it were in my driveway, get a real battery/charging test on the 2015 BMW 335i, not just resting voltage, before blaming a module. Save the big job until that test fails. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.
ColdStartLearner641Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 13, 2026permalink
Ask what changed right before it started. Write temp, speed, and in-gear vs coast when the 2015 BMW 335i does it — then decide on parts. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. Was this after sitting overnight? No warning lights, which is why I'm documenting it.
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