e36 M3 3.2 idle higher than usual

[Peejay]

Hi Guys.

I think I might a problem with my m3. The idle normally sits just below 1000rpm but recently I have notice that if I take it for a drive, long or short the idle goes to 1000rpm. It doesn't happen all the time just sometimes hot or cold. And a tap on the throttle solves this problem, the idle is fine once more. Is this a cause for concern or am I being paranoid?

The car is decat and the timing has been advanced. But these were done in November last year and the idle is gone funny only recently.

Any ideas?

 

[hoosain]

spray Q20 on all the springs on the throttles

 

[born2boost]

Could be your accelerator cable getting stuck as well...common problem...you might need a new cable.

 

[Peejay]

Ok guys I sprayed it with Q20. Problem seems to be gone. But I must admit the accelerator pedal feels very very light now. Its like the car got 10 more kw. Lol. Much much better. Thanks guys.

 

[hoosain]

i am glad problem solved

 

[Shahaad]

hi there heven :wave:

Just a quick question, where exactly did you spray the Q20 as my accelerator pedal also feels a little sticky.....

Thanks :thumbsup:

 

[Peejay]

I sprayed it on all the springs of the butterflies and also on the connecting rod. Will take pics today.

 

[Technician]

when i got my ///M it had been standing for a while and the accelerator wasn't 100%.
i sprayed Q20 on the throttles and checked the cable, cleaned out the full throttle system and it was perfect.

small/ quick maintenance job, with good results.

 

[Shahaad]

this sounds like a job well worth doing :thumbsup:

how about some pics or a step by step guide......

 

[Peejay]

Hi Guys
Sorry for the delayed action, but I have been busy lately.
Heres the pics. All you need is a friend and a can of Q20 and 10minutes of your time.
>Have your friend jump into the drivers seat and pop the bonnet.
>Get him or her to pump the accelarator pedal. Up front you will be able to see the linkage of the butterflies open and close.
>As your friend is pumping spray the Q20 in the areas shown in the pics.
>Take your friend for a beer and show him that your m3 gained 10 more kw.

These are the areas where you would spray

A closer view.