E30 Zone

Just found out my idle problem on the 318is is linked to the lambda sensor (cat model) and the idle control valve, how much are these new from BMW so i have an idea on parts prices.

Thanks guys

Eurocarparts do the lambda probe a £60 but you can get them cheaper if you search.(they should be changed at 100k miles).and the idle control valve is £100 + but this is a common fault have a look at this
http://www.e36coupe.com/
go to technical and then "cleaning Idle control valve"

might be cheaper

Thanks matey

A generic 4 wire lambda sensor will work fine, but you need to splice it to the loom and plug from your old one.
Your ICV will probably respond to a good clean. If not, try a second hand one. One of the great things about a 'quality' vehicle like an E30, is that there are very few 'weak points' where a failed component is also likely to have failed on scrap cars as well.

i bought a spanking new icv L shaped icv for my b25.... it was £100 from gsf ( genuine bosch one )