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    #76
    Further updates would be appreciated. Maybe you can disconnect the battery for a few hours to allow the ECU to reset?

    Do you plan to pop the cover off to check the internals?
    Last edited by noid; 10-22-2012, 11:57 PM.
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      #77
      Not planning to pop the cover, but I will try disconnecting the battery for a few hours tomorrow A.M. Thanks for the tip.

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        #78
        IAmGary - Were you getting any CEL before replacing the AFM? Sounds like not but just asking.

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          #79
          No, at least none that I haven't already diagnosed. I recently had a smoke test and made some repairs based on that. This morning I reset the ECU by unplugging the battery for 5 minutes, after which the car stalled 3-4 times before I was able to keep it alive with some throttle. I am assuming that the ECU evaluating the AFM. I've been driving it around since and after each cold start it gets a little better. Will post an update when there's more to say.

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            #80
            Turns out I have some issues not related to the AFM (namely a misfire that I've since diagnosed). Car is running better than ever now, though I still get a CEL 1222 every once in a while but I don't believe that is related to the AFM.

            So I'm keeping this remanufactured AFM. It bothers me a bit that I had to use flange bolts to install it but it works, looks clean in the engine bay and was cheap. I'd recommend it.

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              #81
              It may be worth while for you to pickup a used AFM locally to make sure the code isn't a result of your new AFM. Locally here they go for free-$20.
              Your resource to do-it-yourself and interesting bmw and e30 stuff: www.rtsauto.com

              Your resource to tools and tips: www.rtstools.com

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