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Old 02-11-2008, 05:37 PM
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Hi there, I have a problem on my 1993 240. The car idles rough when it's cold, it gets better when it,s warmed up, but still not a good idle.
I recently changed rotor, distr. cap, plugs. plugs wires, coil wire and air mass meter.
Any ideas?
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Old 02-11-2008, 09:58 PM
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Default RE: 240 rough idle

Vacuum leak or bad/dirty idle air control valve.

 
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Are there any check engine lights or codes? It is a EGR car? If it is, while idling, can you disconnect the EGR vacuum controller connector and see if it smooths out?
 
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Old 02-12-2008, 10:50 AM
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No engine lights on. How do I check foe codes..Where is the EGR controller...Sorry...
 
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Can the air control valve be cleaned, or it need replacement in it sticks.?
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Old 02-12-2008, 05:17 PM
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I'm not familiar with all models of IAC. Some are sealed and some can be opened up.

 
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Old 02-13-2008, 06:51 AM
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cla665,
I have a 1991 740 and cleaned my IAC,which helped my idle. It is located under the intake about the #3 cyl.,there is one bolt and 2 hose camps to remove. I sprayed mine with carb cleaner with out dismanteling, you can use a scewdriver or stick to open the valve on the end. Hope this helps with yours.
 
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