1990 BMW 535

1990 BMW 535
168,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANGUS714
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My car starts Hard and idles very slow. It also back fires when does not start Is this a timing problem if so how do i advance the timing?
Jul 8, 2008 at 11:14 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It could be the idle air valve is gummed up or its dead. See the other post I made to you.
Jul 8, 2008 at 4:28 PM
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