rough idle help

jyjimenez3 · 09-03-2015, 01:39 AM

Help me just recently my 2006 bmw 325i started rough idleing under the 1k mark like around 500 - 700. i am worried. Would also like to know if i can still drive it at this state with out doing any harm to the vehicle. im pretty much new to bmw's .Thanks

Phil325i · 09-03-2015, 03:34 AM

Yes it's safe to drive. You need to get the car to a garage which has the tech to interrogate the engine's fault codes. That will tell you the cause and prevent you spending money on changing parts unnecessarily.

jyjimenez3 · 09-03-2015, 12:11 PM

Yea my uncle has a one of those tools since he sells used vehicle. does it help that the check engine light isnt on?

jyjimenez3 · 09-03-2015, 04:15 PM

Hey also can I just drive on like this with out doing anything to it. The idle doesn't really bother me. Thanks sorry for all the question. Haha

Meeni · 09-03-2015, 11:30 PM

It will get worse over time, you can ignore it, but at some point it will be in your face. You should have the code read. Usually it is just a matter of swapping the vanos solenoids, but it could be something more problematic that's better caught quickly.

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jyjimenez3 Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 264 Posts Drives: bmw e90 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Jersey !! iTrader: (0)	rough idle help Help me just recently my 2006 bmw 325i started rough idleing under the 1k mark like around 500 - 700. i am worried. Would also like to know if i can still drive it at this state with out doing any harm to the vehicle. im pretty much new to bmw's .Thanks
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Phil325i Brigadier General 626 Rep 3,197 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Yes it's safe to drive. You need to get the car to a garage which has the tech to interrogate the engine's fault codes. That will tell you the cause and prevent you spending money on changing parts unnecessarily. __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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jyjimenez3 Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 264 Posts Drives: bmw e90 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Jersey !! iTrader: (0)	Yea my uncle has a one of those tools since he sells used vehicle. does it help that the check engine light isnt on?
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jyjimenez3 Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 264 Posts Drives: bmw e90 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Jersey !! iTrader: (0)	Hey also can I just drive on like this with out doing anything to it. The idle doesn't really bother me. Thanks sorry for all the question. Haha
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Meeni Gateropode 332 Rep 2,846 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	It will get worse over time, you can ignore it, but at some point it will be in your face. You should have the code read. Usually it is just a matter of swapping the vanos solenoids, but it could be something more problematic that's better caught quickly.
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