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Really bad idle for first 30 secs

Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 1:08 pm
by mrogers
When I start my 325i Auto (H Plate) from cold the idle is all over the place for about the first 30secs. After that its fine. I though it might be the Temp Sensor so replaces it and no difference. Have changed the plugs and the leads also.

The car has not been driven in 2 years, the engine has only been runningfow a few weeks. Today she flew through her MOT so will be given a run, but is there something else to change? I check all the vacuum pipes and see no splits

Re: Really bad idle for first 30 secs

Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:16 pm
by seanmul
If it's not been driven for a while, chances the whole lot could do with a can of Carb cleaner.
pay particular attention to the AFM, ICV and your throttle baffle.

It'll involve a small bit of pulling pipes off, but you should have it done in an hour.