Low Idle
Low Idle
Good morning Fellow enthusiast...
I have a low Idle (500rpms) and a slight vibration. I know the Vibration is from motor mounts, it has 103k miles on it. My concern is the low RPM. I just had the Service D and new Spark Plugs done. little over 1500 miles ago.
I have a low Idle (500rpms) and a slight vibration. I know the Vibration is from motor mounts, it has 103k miles on it. My concern is the low RPM. I just had the Service D and new Spark Plugs done. little over 1500 miles ago.
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2014 BMW M235i
Yes take it to a shop and have them hook up the STAR diagnostics computer to it. It will tell you if you have any ECU faults or problems of the sort. It could be a problem with injectors if you are getting a rough idle or vibration, but in any case I suggest getting the motor mounts replaced as well and not to wait too long on that.
What do you describe as a rough idle?
My idle doesn't jump. While in park it is at about 750rpm, in neutral it will sit at 800rpm and when in drive it will settle to 500-600rpm (I can't get the exact number, but it doesn't jump up or down). Is that normal?
My idle doesn't jump. While in park it is at about 750rpm, in neutral it will sit at 800rpm and when in drive it will settle to 500-600rpm (I can't get the exact number, but it doesn't jump up or down). Is that normal?
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2020 S560, 2014 SLK55 (Prev. 2016 S65, 2013 SLK350, 2008 CLS63, 2006 E350, 2006 CLS500, 2005 C230K)
I don't think 500 rpm's indicate a problem, if all you have are normal consistent vibrations then it's just mounts.
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For parts and labor that sounds like a good price.
Each mount is about $140, make sure they replace the exhaust bolts if you ever want to remove them again.
Each mount is about $140, make sure they replace the exhaust bolts if you ever want to remove them again.





