Idle Control Module failure?

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  • LateFan
    R3V Elite
    • May 2013
    • 4399

    #1

    Idle Control Module failure?

    What are some symptoms of a failing Idle Control Module on an eta M20?

    Trying to narrow some things down.
    Thanks -
  • LateFan
    R3V Elite
    • May 2013
    • 4399

    #2
    bump....?

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    • Mr. Tasty
      No R3VLimiter
      • Jul 2011
      • 3421

      #3
      Take it off, shake it. If it sounds like a baby toy then it is okay. If it feels solid and no movement, it is stuck and needs replacing.
      2014 Alpine White 335i MSport
      (Daily Driver)
      Full Mperformance Aero

      2007 Black Sapphire Metallic E92 335i (6MT)
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      • LateFan
        R3V Elite
        • May 2013
        • 4399

        #4
        Nope, this is the ICModule, the little blue or green box next to the DME, which controls the idle control valve. I already replaced the ICV.

        But thanks!

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        • Mr. Tasty
          No R3VLimiter
          • Jul 2011
          • 3421

          #5
          Originally posted by LateFan
          Nope, this is the ICModule, the little blue or green box next to the DME, which controls the idle control valve. I already replaced the ICV.

          But thanks!
          oh, apologies.
          2014 Alpine White 335i MSport
          (Daily Driver)
          Full Mperformance Aero

          2007 Black Sapphire Metallic E92 335i (6MT)
          KW V2 Coilovers
          VRSF Catless Downpipes

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          • srvE30
            Voodoo Child
            • Jun 2013
            • 408

            #6
            I like that gif. And I'm in on info for this idle valve issue as well.
            1989 325i Cabrio
            tyzg


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            • LateFan
              R3V Elite
              • May 2013
              • 4399

              #7
              Originally posted by srvE30
              I like that gif.
              Me too...I'm chuckling out loud...col??

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              • Gregs///M
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                • Mar 2012
                • 2459

                #8
                Unplug the connector and smell inside the case. If it smells burnt, its bad.
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                • jlevie
                  R3V OG
                  • Nov 2006
                  • 13530

                  #9
                  After ruling out all other possible cause of an unstable idle, the module becomes the suspect.
                  The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
                  Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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                  • LateFan
                    R3V Elite
                    • May 2013
                    • 4399

                    #10
                    re: Greg - Well there's a basic test! I'll try it. Just bought a spare DME to try as well.

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                    • LateFan
                      R3V Elite
                      • May 2013
                      • 4399

                      #11
                      Originally posted by jlevie
                      After ruling out all other possible cause of an unstable idle, the module becomes the suspect.
                      OK, I'm getting there. It's down to too tight valve adjustment, the used FPR might be bad, DME, ICM, or wiring issues.

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