1987 BMW 325 Idling when in park

159,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BIMA325
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WHenever I put my car in park it idles. It goes up and then comes down, it goes up then comes down.
Nov 12, 2009 at 9:45 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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325e or 325i ?
Nov 14, 2009 at 2:03 AM
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BIMA325
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[quote:fdbc4c9886="Dr. Hagerty"]325e or 325i ?[/quote:fdbc4c9886]

My manual has it as just 325
Nov 15, 2009 at 4:12 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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OK, what is the last 7 of the VIN?
Nov 17, 2009 at 5:18 AM
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BIMA325
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[quote:be75a53f08="Dr. Hagerty"]OK, what is the last 7 of the VIN?[/quote:be75a53f08]

The last seven of the VIN are (1687427)
Nov 18, 2009 at 7:56 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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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.
Nov 19, 2009 at 12:35 AM
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BIMA325
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I want to say thank you and I will be making a donation soon. Question, so its a 325e right?
Nov 21, 2009 at 8:05 AM
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According to the identification number it is, yes.
Nov 22, 2009 at 12:52 AM
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