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bad running and idle

Posted:
Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:28 pm
by dazza 318i
idle issues does anyone know where the icv is on the 318is as idle is rubbish anywhere from stall to 1800 rpm very annoying i look like a learner drivin down the rd lol when driving though drives like normal till car not in motion
any help much appreciated
dazza
Re: bad running and idle

Posted:
Tue Jan 20, 2009 5:22 pm
by karlos328i
check for a crack in the filter hose sounds like it might be taking in air. what year is it will look it up on the bentley manual 4 u ?
Re: bad running and idle

Posted:
Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:59 am
by tonysticks
Here's a DIY for [url=http://www.bmwe36blog.com/2007/06/23/cleaning-e36-icv-idle-control-valve-diy/]Cleaning E36 ICV (Idle Control Valve)[/url].
Re: bad running and idle

Posted:
Wed Jan 21, 2009 5:48 pm
by dazza 318i
nice one will check and give it a clean
