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Car Forum / BMW Cars / January 2006

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Cold Start  535i

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RoadRage - 02 Jan 2006 03:59 GMT
Whenever my engine is on idle it starts to rev up and down and the car
shakes from the revving. The engine light comes on and I can smell rich
odor from the exhaust. Please help me on advise. Thanks.
John Burns - 02 Jan 2006 11:13 GMT
> Whenever my engine is on idle it starts to rev up and down and the car
> shakes from the revving. The engine light comes on and I can smell rich
> odor from the exhaust. Please help me on advise. Thanks.

Vacuum leak or sticking idle control valve.

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