1987 BMW 325 Idling when in park

Tiny
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  • 1987 BMW 325
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 159,000 MILES
WHenever I put my car in park it idles. It goes up and then comes down, it goes up then comes down.
Friday, November 13th, 2009 AT 5:45 AM

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Tiny
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325e or 325i?
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Saturday, November 14th, 2009 AT 10:03 AM
Tiny
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My manual has it as just 325
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Sunday, November 15th, 2009 AT 12:12 PM
Tiny
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OK, what is the last 7 of the VIN?
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 AT 1:18 PM
Tiny
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The last seven of the VIN are (1687427)
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Thursday, November 19th, 2009 AT 3:56 AM
Tiny
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It is an Eta car. The idle control unit and the idle control valve are both suspect. I usually replace them both. Go to Realoem. Com for the retail pricing. 13-41-1-707-395 is the valve and 13-41-1-286-133 is the idle control unit.
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Thursday, November 19th, 2009 AT 8:35 AM
Tiny
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I want to say thank you and I will be making a donation soon. Question, so its a 325e right?
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Saturday, November 21st, 2009 AT 4:05 PM
Tiny
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According to the identification number it is, yes.
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 AT 8:52 AM

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