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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: 91cabrio on October 24, 2010, 06:54:24 PM

Title: idle problems
Post by: 91cabrio on October 24, 2010, 06:54:24 PM

I have a 91 318ic that will crank, but fights to stay on unleass i give it gas i can get it to rev about 4000 rpms, then l take my foot off gas it will idle perfect at about 700rpms. as soon as I tap gas it stalls to the point it wants to shut off. I have replaced the fuel filter, new plugs, the vacuum lines. i was thinking the fuel pressure reg or fuel pump, it may not be pushing out the right volume. Anyone have any ideas or had this happen to them.

Walter
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Title: idle problems
Post by: bmwm42 on October 24, 2010, 07:17:27 PM

Tps sensor maf sensor

Title: idle problems
Post by: DesktopDave on October 24, 2010, 09:22:01 PM

I'd check the AFM & wires.  Should have a nice smooth resistance curve on pins 1 & 2 IIRC.  I can get you the full test diag if you like.

Get the codes too - let us know what a stomp test tells you.

Title: idle problems
Post by: ///m42 sport on November 06, 2010, 10:15:38 PM

like the other said,  I had the same thing happen and it turned out to be my ignition coil.  One was bad.

Title: idle problems
Post by: 91cabrio on January 12, 2011, 09:20:14 PM

Thanks turns out the fuel pump went bad 13lbs