Hello, i just bought an 85 325 e in very good condition.The only problem is that it seems to be lacking power.When i am accelerating through the gears it seems to want to go then is sluggish so on and so on.It"s like the accelerator is being pushed in and out but i am appling steady pressure.Any help would be appreciated,i am brand new to bmw s.Thanks
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my friend has a 325 e and his seems to run out alot smoother.Mine seems to be holding back.Comment
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Yes,my friend has a 325e and his seems to run out smoother,mine seems to be holding back.Comment
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How does it idle?
Start by replacing every single piece of rubber under the hood.
To me, there is no point trying to track down a single leak on an older car, if there is one there are more.Comment
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it idles perfect,and i cleaned the idle control valve,replaced fuel filter,and ran sea foam through the vaccum line,has good plugs,and wires seem to be fine.Comment
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Check your AFM as over the years they become a bit gungy. TPS is also a likely candidate.Need a part? PM me.
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What is afm and tps,thanksComment
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AFM or ICV1990 Alpinweiss 325i - secret 500whp buildOriginally posted by audiquattrot
2000 Audi S4 B5 Laser Red
1990 Nissan 240sx - Drift Missile
2006 CBR600RR
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An afm is a Air Flow Meter1990 Alpinweiss 325i - secret 500whp buildOriginally posted by audiquattrot
2000 Audi S4 B5 Laser Red
1990 Nissan 240sx - Drift Missile
2006 CBR600RR
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You guys are just throwing shit out of no where.
Since your car idles fine, your Throttle Position Sensor and Idle Control Valve are fine. These parts work in conjunction. Therefore, don't waste your money replacing these. http://www.verrill.com/car/e30_idlefaq.shtml
The AFM is a good possibility. I have the same problem, it sputters, stumbles and gets hesitant when you floor it.
Heres what I suggest. Download this manual-
My guess is that its fuel related. Possibly Fuel Pressure Regulator or filter. Check the manual above and see what it says under Fuel. Bentley makes a damn good E30 manual.Last edited by Need4Speed1299; 03-09-2010, 04:53 PM.
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it was idleing fine until i cleaned the idle control valve,now it idles up and down?????.Where is the tps located,and how do you clean it?i also replaced the fuel filter.Thanks for all the helpComment
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