my iX is taking a shit...help

[Alkasquawlik]

What makes them specific? Now would be a nice time to throw an e36 rack in there if it's possible. I've seen them go for about 100 bucks.

i dont know what makes them iX specific, but they are iX specific. I can't put in an E36 rack.

just checked. I guess I never got it. Did you use the right address?
abigballafb76@sbcglobal.net

misspelled it. dammit lol

[E30_fiend]

I'll do that this weekend. Thanks for the advice.
Did you get my money through PayPal? It's still being gay so I don't know if it sent.

just checked. I guess I never got it. Did you use the right address?
abigballafb76@sbcglobal.net

[87e30]

What makes them specific? Now would be a nice time to throw an e36 rack in there if it's possible. I've seen them go for about 100 bucks.

[Alkasquawlik]

man o man. I wish you were closer. I could be of help with idle problem. First thing I would do is clean the ICV. Take that bitch off and spray it out with brake cleaner. Make sure it is dry before you reinstall it. You can tell its dry by giving it a nice quick shake close to the ground and see if any break cleaner comes out. If not then reinstall it and see if that fixes the problem. It has fixed mine a few times I know that.

Now about the rack, eeek. I have no idea if iX racks are specific to that moded or not. If not you may get lucky and findone that is in decent shape and replace it. Thats really all you can do.


Let me know buddy





Taylor

I'll do that this weekend. Thanks for the advice.
Did you get my money through PayPal? It's still being gay so I don't know if it sent.

I'm sorry your having problems man. But at least PS Pumps and racks are only like 600 to 800 bucks for both. Thats pretty cheap for BMW's. Did you check the intake boot for fractures or cracks? Whatever you do don't cut the PS belt, that is not the correct fix and will only fuck it up more when the time comes to fix it up right. You'd be doing more damage then good.

BTW I love the color on your iX, Would look bomb with a CF trunk deck.

I'll check my intake boot again, I looked at it, and there didn't seem to be anything there, but we'll see.

Thanks. I have an Mtech1 spoiler, but it's color matched to the DS. :)

did anyone ever figure out if the iX racks are model specific?

Ya, the iX racks are specific. stupid all wheel drive lol

check your throttle cable if there is any play with it and adj accordingly..as well check your throttle stop screw maybe it backed out a little causing the plate to stay open when your car is idling causing the idle to be higher

will do thanks.

[chadthestampede]

did anyone ever figure out if the iX racks are model specific?

I checked realoem, it looks like they are.

[vivalegreg]

check your throttle cable if there is any play with it and adj accordingly..as well check your throttle stop screw maybe it backed out a little causing the plate to stay open when your car is idling causing the idle to be higher

[E30_fiend]

did anyone ever figure out if the iX racks are model specific?

[Leaf]

I'm sorry your having problems man. But at least PS Pumps and racks are only like 600 to 800 bucks for both. Thats pretty cheap for BMW's. Did you check the intake boot for fractures or cracks? Whatever you do don't cut the PS belt, that is not the correct fix and will only fuck it up more when the time comes to fix it up right. You'd be doing more damage then good.

BTW I love the color on your iX, Would look bomb with a CF trunk deck.

[iX-treame]

let me know.
whats the ETA on you getting it back?

Man at this point i have no idea, couple weeks. Probably too long but if you can wait ill send it for a good deal.

[E30_fiend]

man o man. I wish you were closer. I could be of help with idle problem. First thing I would do is clean the ICV. Take that bitch off and spray it out with brake cleaner. Make sure it is dry before you reinstall it. You can tell its dry by giving it a nice quick shake close to the ground and see if any break cleaner comes out. If not then reinstall it and see if that fixes the problem. It has fixed mine a few times I know that.

Now about the rack, eeek. I have no idea if iX racks are specific to that moded or not. If not you may get lucky and findone that is in decent shape and replace it. Thats really all you can do.


Let me know buddy





Taylor

[Alkasquawlik]

I can hook ya up when i get my car back, cheap.

let me know.
whats the ETA on you getting it back?

[iX-treame]

I guess I'll start looking for used iX racks then, dammit.

Can I still safely drive the car short distances with the idle problem?

I can hook ya up when i get my car back, cheap.

[Alkasquawlik]

I guess I'll start looking for used iX racks then, dammit.

Can I still safely drive the car short distances with the idle problem?

[iX-treame]

Yea your best bet is to check all your vacuum related components.

[jlevie]

As stated, the only fix for the power steering leak will be a rack rebuild (difficult) or a replacement rack.

The idle problem will be one, or a combination of, intake leak, sticky or bad ICV, sticky throttle cable, or sticky throttle body.