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My engine will sometimes run rough. I can stop, turn it off and restart it and it is fine. what is your opinion on this problem?

Submitted: 95 days and 9 hours ago.

Category: BMW

Value: $13

Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION

Year: 2000
Make: BMW
Model: Z3
Engine: 2.3

Already Tried:
Hooked up to the computer at O'Rielly's and changed plugs.

Answer

Hi gingermw,

The idle control valave can be stcking due to carbon buildup or it can just be defective. You can take it off and clean it with carb cleaner to see if that helps you. It can also be tested with a scan tool.

Thanks for your question,

Ron

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Answered:	8/20/2009

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My engine will sometimes run rough. I can stop, turn it off and restart it and it is fine. what is your opinion on this problem?

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Year: 2000Make: BMWModel: Z3Engine: 2.3 Already Tried: Hooked up to the computer at O'Rielly's and changed plugs.

Answer

Hi gingermw, The idle control valave can be stcking due to carbon buildup or it can just be defective. You can take it off and clean it with carb cleaner to see if that helps you. It can also be tested with a scan tool. Thanks for your question, Ron

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Year: 2000
Make: BMW
Model: Z3
Engine: 2.3

Already Tried:
Hooked up to the computer at O'Rielly's and changed plugs.

Hi gingermw,

The idle control valave can be stcking due to carbon buildup or it can just be defective. You can take it off and clean it with carb cleaner to see if that helps you. It can also be tested with a scan tool.

Thanks for your question,

Ron