E46 3 series 1.9 idling problems (2002)

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EdinburghRoss - 15 Apr 2007 20:10 GMT

My E46 is suffering from a strange problem.

The revs drop down to 500rpm and the engine almost stalls before
shooting back up to a normal 800rpm idle.

This happens usually when the clutch is dipped and accelerator
released when the car is cold and/or heated rear window / aircon is
on.

Anyone experienced similar problems or have an idea on a solution ?

Had the car in at the dealer and under extended warranty they have
replaced:

-reversing sensor cone
-full heated rear windw
-heater fan
-offside rear light cluster
-wiring leading to each rear light cluster

I cant complain about getting an X3, Mini Cooper S or 320d from the
dealer for a day every week but its not solving the core problem...

Lastly, car is a 2002, fsh, only 45k

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keithd - 16 Apr 2007 14:16 GMT

I had something similar with mine - e46 2002 similar mileage.

When stopped - at traffic lights etc. - the rev counter used to jump
up and down a little - and the car used shake (like the engine was
going to stall)

I brought to mechanic - he did a quick diagnostics test - all clear -
then quickly said that the throttle body needed cleaning. He did that
- and all fine since!

Hope this helps!
Keith.

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Clive Bagg - 21 Apr 2007 20:30 GMT

Hi the fault with the car is probably due to the engine getting unmeasured
air from somewhere, and the air mass meter cant compensate for it. it seems
like the fault only occurs when load { a/c, demister }is placed on the
engine.Also check the engine temperature reading in the DME control unit.
You may have a faulty sensor there.

Clive B

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