BMW 325e

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NICKDOWNER99
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my car will start and do everything as it should, but it will not idol, i can push the gas pedal down it will stay on but when i am not pushing it down i will start the car and it will start for 5 seconds and shut off
Aug 23, 2007 at 6:50 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The idle control valve can be adjusted. Try turning the screw out a few turns, if that does not work, it may need an idle control unit.
Aug 23, 2007 at 6:59 AM
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