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> off topic. for our site., need help with a bmw 320i
rufio0205
post Feb 16 2008, 09:35 AM
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a friend of mine has a bmw 320i from 1982. he is experiening problems with his engine turning off whilst braking. or idling. any ideas on what this is....vacuum hose, intake, something else?

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post Feb 16 2008, 07:21 PM
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1.\ Check for a dirty or clogged ISV " Idle stabilizer valve". This can cause a car to not want to idle or to fail returning to a normal idle after lifting your foot off the gas and applying the brake. Best to lay your hand against the valve while the car is running, it should be vibrating. If not check the plug on the unit. If that is ok then replace the unit.

Also if it is vibrating there is a 50-50 chance you can reuse it. Turn off the car and pull the unit. Spray the crap out of the inside with carb cleaner. Then put it back on. Do not pull the power cable out of the unit while the car is running or while the key is in the on position! Don't run the car with the unit unplugged. You could fry the ECU and then you will be really pissed. Good luck !!!

Other items to look into.

2.\ Check fuel pressure regulator

3.\ Check fuel filter
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post Feb 17 2008, 07:04 AM
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I would also look at the intake connector boot. I believe that the brake booster connects through this. if you have a vacuum leak, you will kill the motor. they are available from BavAuto..

If he needs half shafts or 4 lug wheels, I have some parts but not the car...
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post Feb 17 2008, 07:38 AM
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post Feb 17 2008, 03:12 PM
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hey sweet, thanks for the heads up guys. i am going to take a look at it this week. i really appreciate your input.

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post Feb 17 2008, 03:59 PM
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How much crap does he have on his key chain? I have heard tales of folks with lots o shit on their key chain causing it to be heavy and thus allowing it to rotate the key to OFF when either accelerating or breaking. Odd, but true (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Feb 19 2008, 09:54 PM
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strangely enough he has 1 ignition key. 1 house key, and 1 office key. his doors dont lock, nor does his trunk...good thing there isn't anything valuable in there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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