87' 325 Starts then dies!Please Help!

87'325 · 03-26-2005, 01:37 AM

I have a 87' 325 2.7L, this car sarts up then dies in 3 seconds.I have check the normal stuff like fuel and spark everything seems to be ok.I also switched a Motronic from a running car,Changed my ignition switch,...Same problem!

Is there anything else i should check? a sensor? or?

Help please!

Skycity_BMW · 03-28-2005, 09:52 AM

Check and clean the ICV

http://www.bmwe36tips.20m.com/unstable-idle.htm

87'325 · 03-29-2005, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skycity_BMW

Check and clean the ICV

http://www.bmwe36tips.20m.com/unstable-idle.htm

I did replace the idle control valve with a new one,i also changed the o2 sensor..Samething!starts then die's........Im begining to hate this brand of cars<

87'325 · 04-02-2005, 12:56 AM

Does anyone know if that little green box in glove box can cause a start (run)then shuts off problem.....Im jus about had it with this car,i have changed jus about every freaken thing!!

Also i was told that some cars have shut off switches,incase of a roll over or accident, can anyone out there tell me if a '87 325 have one?????????

My next car is a NISSAN...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skycity_BMW

Check and clean the ICV

http://www.bmwe36tips.20m.com/unstable-idle.htm

Skycity_BMW · 04-04-2005, 10:28 AM

Try this forum . . they know more on the E30

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/

Skycity_BMW · 04-08-2005, 10:17 AM

I have that problem . . . I used a fault code tester and found out that I have a bad throttle position sensor.

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