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    Engine Reving while in neutral without foot on gas??

    So I went to get in my car today and when I turned it on, it immediately started to rev. It was the weirdest thing. The car was in neutral, and I didn't have my foot on the gas. I tried turning the car on and off multiple times but to no avail. The engine will start to slowly rev up to around 4000-5000 rpms. What could my problem possibly be?
    '91 Brilliantrot 318iS - Sold
    '95 e34 s50 Touring - P/O
    '87 Alpine White 325iS - Current

    #2
    check yo ICV

    and fo vacuum leeks
    -Andy

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      #3
      Perhaps a vacuum leak or a cracked intake boot/hose thing. Maybe even a stuck throttle cable?

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        #4
        floor mat pushing on gas pedal. happens in my e28 alot.
        Originally posted by BillBrasky
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          #5
          I'll check those out. Thanks.
          '91 Brilliantrot 318iS - Sold
          '95 e34 s50 Touring - P/O
          '87 Alpine White 325iS - Current

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            #6
            Also check the throttle cable at the throttle body.

            I've had the plastic clip come out before and cause that very same problem.
            | Jimmy | 1999 M3 | 1986 325 ES |

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              #7
              well you're checking cables check to see that your cruise control servo cable isn't binding

              '89 Alpine S52 with goodies

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                #8
                I found the problem. It's solved.
                '91 Brilliantrot 318iS - Sold
                '95 e34 s50 Touring - P/O
                '87 Alpine White 325iS - Current

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                  #9
                  well don't leave everybody hangin what was it?

                  '89 Alpine S52 with goodies

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                    #10
                    I had cleaned my engine bay the previous day and adjusted one of the relay wires so it was out of position (on accident). Simple fix.
                    '91 Brilliantrot 318iS - Sold
                    '95 e34 s50 Touring - P/O
                    '87 Alpine White 325iS - Current

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