Q I have an 85 325e that wants to “RPM hunt” during cold engine warmups. Can you help me ?
Hans
A A hunting idle, one that continuously goes up and down, is typically due to either a lean fuel mixture or a faulty idle control system. A lean mixture can be caused by a number of
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Q My 1991 535i runs great except at idle. I replaced the air flow meter 20k miles ago (for another reason) with a rebuilt unit. Any ideas on this issue, including how to test for whatever you suspect?
John C.
A What to do about rough idling is one of the most common questions we get. Typically,
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Q When I start my 1986 325es, the motor revs steady at about 3200 rpm for quite a while before dropping down to idle (about 900-1000 rpm). Then it revs up and down between 1000 and 2500 rpm. It does this constantly until I shut the motor off. This happens day or night, hot or
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