Poor Idling when starting car.

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Cheeseandbeans
Joined: Sun 08 Feb, 2015 12:02
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  Z3 roadster 1.9

Poor Idling when starting car.

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Afternoon all. My 2.8 is hunting when I first start the car. Once it's warm it's fine. Any ideas why this happens? I have no error codes stored on the car. Thanks

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NZ00Z3
Joined: Thu 23 Jun, 2016 01:26
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  Z3 roadster 3.0i

Re: Poor Idling when starting car.

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Suggest you start looking for a Vacuum leak between the MAF and he throttle body. Another likely area to check is the Crank Case Ventilation system.

Look at your short term fuel trims with your scanner. If they are >8%, it confirms that you are looking for a vacuum leak.
Cheeseandbeans
Joined: Sun 08 Feb, 2015 12:02
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  Z3 roadster 1.9

Re: Poor Idling when starting car.

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Brilliant info. Thanks for that

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colb
Joined: Sat 05 May, 2012 22:46
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  Z3 roadster 1.8 TU
Location: Newport South Wales UK

Re: Poor Idling when starting car.

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Agree check for air leaks on all rubber connections on the inlet side of the Maf, any splits in items then change them for new. If no air leaks found try cleaning the Idle Control Valve, take it off and clean the internals with carb spray cleaner, dry and refit.
Colb
1999 BMW 1.8 Z3
2003 BMW 2.5 Z4
1998 Honda Deauville NT650V
DC
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  Z3 roadster 1.9
Location: Inverness-shire

Re: Poor Idling when starting car.

Post by DC »

Also check the dipstick is pressed firmly down, mines a 4 pot but if left a little raised it allows air in and makes the engine hunt.
Dave.
Dave. 1998 Arctic Silver Z3 M44 1.9 Automatic
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