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Car does not want to idle

Tiny
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  • 2001 BMW E46
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 235,000 MILES
My 325ci 2001 Model does not want to idle. What is the cause of this. This happend after driving through water and it coverd the engine.
Monday, December 20th, 2010 AT 12:16 PM

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Tiny
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Water on the engine could be inside the spark plug wells and causing no idle condition. Remove top cover and inspect the coils and plugs.
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Monday, December 20th, 2010 AT 2:52 PM
Tiny
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We've checked that and that does not seem to be the problem.
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Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 AT 5:09 AM
Tiny
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Tell me what else has been done so far.
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Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 AT 10:40 AM

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