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1985 bmw 318i starts but

posted by rdchambers on Oct 13, 2008

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1985 bmw 318i starts but when rpm slows down to idle it dies

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posted on Oct 13, 2008

clivepover

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try cleaning the idle speed control valve & throttle body with brake cleaner

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