Re: bmw-digest V9 #1200

["David L. Volkert" <dlvolkert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Norm -

I almost hate to suggest this, considering how much you've already spent,
but your symptoms remind me of stories I've heard about clogged catalytic
converters. From what I've heard, the way you check this is that, once the
car warms up, the exhaust gases diminish to almost nothing and get extremely
hot.

Hope this isn't your problem.

David Volkert
Houston

- ----- Original Message -----
> Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 22:09:09 -0500
> From: Norm Grills <grills@domain.elided>
> Subject: <E34> Cutting out/Dying - Need Help
>
> Hey guys, I need some help.....
>
> The reader's digest version -   Car is a '92 525i.
>
> - - two weeks ago the car died with a fried DME - $1065
>
> - - week ago, the car started cutting out.
>
> - replaced an arcing coil (along with worn plugs) - thought I had
> it. - $100
>
> - - Last night died again.  BMW shop said swap out idle control valve and
> main relay.  Did not believe the control valve it but did it any way.
($330
> total)
>
> - - Still cutting out.
>
> Car has to get warm.  Gets progressively worse and within a couple of
miles
> it won't run.  After cooling down will run for a varying amount of time.
> CHECK ENGINE light flashes as it cuts out.
>
> Anyone had a similar problem and could share your solution?
>
> TIA....
>
> Norm
>
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>  Norm Grills   BMW CCA # 57310
>  Plano Texas   BMW's  - 635, 525 BMW MOA # 19040
>                           K1100/LT IBA member
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