Re: E36 - Rough idle when starting

["Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You may have one or more fuel injectors that leak, and fill a cylinder (or 
cylinders) with fuel, making a very rich mixture to burn when the engine is 
started, thus the rough idle.

Try a quick fix, like Techron.  If that doesn't clean the injectors, and the 
problem still occurs, take it to a shop to have the injectors tested, and 
professionally cleaned, or replaced (if necessary).

Ron Buchalski
BMWCCA #76387
1995 E36 M3
1993 E34 525iT
1999 Mazda Miata

>
>Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 17:47:53 -0500
>From: "terrythornton" <terrythornton@domain.elided>
>Subject: E36 - Rough idle when starting
>
>My 1994 325is (125k miles) is idling rough for the first few
>seconds after starting.  It only happens on cold starts.  As it's
>stumbling, I can press lightly on the accelerator and the engine
>will immediately smooth out.  I replaced the spark plugs about 3k
>miles ago and the fuel filter earlier this month.  Any suggestions
>where to look first?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Terry



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