Well,the noise was there before,but i think it got louder... It s there at around 3-4k rpm and it d be interesting to know if this is out of the ordinary... ...
I've had an exhaust manifold gasket leak one time that made a ticking sound. Check for loose manifold nuts or broken studs. I've got my valves set loose and...
Hi, I need some help? My BMW 318i, 4 cylinder, daily driver-when I came home from work (was driving it) parked it in the garage. When I went to start it I got...
Have you got a test light? Can you check if you have power at the ignition coil "+" terminal? If not, run a wire from battery "+" to the ignition coil "+" and ...
Thomas, I have power to the positive connection to the coil. Even when unhooking the positive connection and testing the wire into the coil it shows power that...
It's possible that the replacement module is not the right one... but I think it "should" still do the job if the pins are all in the right place. While...
Thomas, I ended up taking that cheap (asian) made ignition module back. It wouldn't mount in the original position on the firewall (really made me think it was...
Hello, I am looking for a replacement engine for my girlfriend's 1985 318i. It currently has many many miles (dont know how many, dash was replaced) and the...
I think you may be in luck, search back a page or two for this message "Subject: Free 318i engine/5-speed unit in Seattle ". I've tried for a long time to...
Thanks for the advice (Thomas I appreciate the e-mails) I ended up replacing the Ignition Control Unit and the Impulse Generator and Impulse Transmitter in the...
Hey Guys, I need some help with my 318i. I changed the air cleaner to a bomz style as I have seen them on a lot of 318s. After installing the cleaner (about a...
When the valve is disconnected, the idle is supposed to jump to 2000rpm or more... so it sounds like your valve is not closing enough when plugged in (for what...
Thomas, Reference the little hose. I left it plugged in and when I initially installed the aftermaket filter the idle was slightly higher but not enough to be...
Thomas, Reference the little hose. I left it plugged in and when I initially installed the aftermaket filter the idle was slightly higher but not enough to be...
Hi, I have tested the idle control valve by removing it and sending power to the terminals per the book. The valve seems to open and close fine. Also there is...
There are a number of things listed in the archive/search of this group... most who have run into this problem end up removing the valve and installing a...
Hi guys.First of all ,thanks to Thomas and all other guys that gave me ideas about solving my fuel consumption issue.I've installed a home made Air Fuel...
Thanks for the advice! Yeah, I was thinking the same thing about the idle control valve and throwing some volts at it while it is running. I just didn't think...
Radone, I'm not sure what bypass screw your talking about-is it the one on the idle control valve itself? (I tried that one and it made no difference). I did...
Hi, I checked the idle speed control valve while the engine was warm and thru some volts after disconnecting it. The idle dropped right off and would almost...
Joe, I'm not much help to you, but I will say that about 4 years ago my son had a 318i for his car in college. It started idling real high, much like you...
A leaky cold start valve will only cause a high idle if there is extra air to go with it. If you had a leaky valve and no vacuum leaks, then the engine would...
Hi, Thanks Thomas/Tom Carson/others for the info. I'm going to hit the hardware store tomorrow or Sat and come up with a good homemade brass valve unless I can...
I ran down to the local Ace Harware store and purchased brass fittings, and a brass gas line valve also six inches of 1/2 inch black hose. The car now idles...
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