Mine's about as old as e30's get and this is the version of the idle control valve in it (with other parts for reference).



Hope it helps...

Ok, i'm definately getting a regular spark, can't find those wires though. Then again I have trouble even finding the parts!! I've included some pictures (I hope).... Ignition Control Unit - Bosch 0 227 100 111 http://xs21.xs.to/pics/05124/ICM.jpg Injection Relay - Bosch 0 280 230 001 http://xs21.xs...

Thanks Brianmooore, you seem to be a wiz with the electrics! I'll check the spark plugs and dizzy again and make sure I'm getting repeated sparks - I think I read in another post somebody was only getting one spark and that was their problem. I'll check the wiring you mentioned aswell cheers for tha...

Right I've priced up some early model parts available at a local garage, But funds are low so I'm trying to work out what to go for first. AFM Ԛ£50 ECU Ԛ£50 ICV Ԛ£20 Obviously it could be something else so maybe there's more I could check first. Also I should have mentioned this earli...

ok I don't know if I'm testing it correctly but i'm getting a light and also 12v+ on a multimeter briefly when the ignition is turned and continuously when I'm turning the engine over. Soooo, if i'm getting this the right way round then the ecu is faulty or not being triggered (I assume that would b...

Wonderful I've managed to fry the charging circuit/alternator. All I need to do now is drop a tool through the windscreen and my life is complete. I'll get onto checking the voltage on the injectors again tomorrow. But what could be the problem if I do/don't get a lit lamp? It's just taken me half a...

Thanks for the ideas, i've been working on it when I can over the weekend. There is a red and white wire from the fuel relay on the left wing. I've checked it and it's giving out at least 12v. The ICV I was thinking about but on this early model it's not wired up to anything like on later models so ...

Hello all, I'm new to this game and i'm having problems already. I've got a beautiful deep burgundy 1983 320i with cream leather seats and it's died on me.... Literally, I was driving along and the engine cut out without a fuss. I tried starting it again and it turned over easily but would'nt fire. ...