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E12, E28, E34, E39, E60General discussion and technical help for all year 5 series cars.
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Your Ride: 2000 bmw 528i
need help with my 528i
hello out there ...i am new to this forum..need some help with my 2000, 528i...car idles rough on cold starts to the point where sometimes it stalls out.i have taken it to the dealer 3 times but with no luck. sick and tired of spending money...without fixing the problem..thanks
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Your Ride: 2000 bmw 528i
yes it idles rough only when its cold..it seems fine after its warm ...they replaced spark plugs,changed a valve cover gasket that they said was leaking, performed a fuel alcohol level,i think they replace a solenoid..didnt say anything about codes...they are telling me its fine
Take to a place that can scan the OBD system for codes. That will give you a better idea of what is wrong then what the dealer is telling you. Have you cleaned out the ICV (Idle Control Valve)? Cleaning it can make a big difference.
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