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wayneE30
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Post Tue Jul 26, 2005 11:20 pm

Martinaston wrote:Right before you start buying new bits warm the engine up then pull the pipe at 2 and plug it in to 5 so you bypass the thermal valve and go for a drive.

Does it cure the problem ?
ok mate ive just got back from shopping i despratly needed to use the car so i did suprisingly its ok its running a bit lumpy at around 900 rpm but every thing seems fine i have yet to try what you suggested martin i will do that tomorrow as that might cure the idle :D
wayneE30
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Post Tue Jul 26, 2005 11:22 pm

Richy325iTouring wrote:have you check or changed the relay under the black box on n/s front wing
im assuming thats the ignition relay mate if it is it was changed before i got the car about 4 months ago :)