325i starts but then stalls

[AlexSutherland]

I tried starting my car today and as soon as the car starts, it stalls. If I give it a little gas, it immediately jumps to 3000 rpm and stays there if I barely keep the gas pedal pushed down. Once I let go it drops and stalls. Today, my car was rattling under the car which feels to be the exhaust. Could the stalling issue be related to an exhaust leak?? I highly doubt it but I'm not fully sure. I'd assume it's fuel related. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

[IRON-E]

Failed fuel pump

[tomstin]

I'm thinking more electrical, I would check the throttle position switch, then the Idle Control Valve (and related hoses).

[325e '87]

I'm thinking more electrical, I would check the throttle position switch, then the Idle Control Valve (and related hoses).

Doesn’t the engine idle at 3000rpm if you unplug the idle control valve?

[AlexSutherland]

Failed fuel pump

Thanks IRON-E, you're probably right from how the car acts, I'll check the fuel pump later today. Really appreciate it!

[AlexSutherland]

I'm thinking more electrical, I would check the throttle position switch, then the Idle Control Valve (and related hoses).

I wouldn't have thought about the throttle position switch, I'll look into both the TPS and ICV. Thanks for the advice!

[AlexSutherland]

Doesn’t the engine idle at 3000rpm if you unplug the idle control valve?

That was literally the issue. idk how but my ICV popped out from the throttle body connection

[AlexSutherland]

I'm thinking more electrical, I would check the throttle position switch, then the Idle Control Valve (and related hoses).

Thanks Tomstin, it ended up being the ICV. Somehow it was disconnected from the throttle body.