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Thread: Idle Control Valve

  1. #1
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    May 2006
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    Sonora, CA
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    My Cars
    1988, 325iX 5spd

    Idle Control Valve (looking to buy one)

    I'm looking for a 88 325ix idle control valve. (the inlet and outlet are at a right angle instead of straight through)

    Anybody want to sell one. The one I have is shot and gets stuck, either open or closed.

    Pelican Parts has new ones for $ 147 (anything less would be great)

  2. #2
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    shaker heights, oh, usa
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    1988 bmw 325i & 1988 Lincoln town car
    You did try cleaning it?

  3. #3
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    Sonora, CA
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    1988, 325iX 5spd
    Yes, I did. It's acting weird though.

    Resistance readings were exactly what the bently manual says, 20 and 40 ohms.
    The resistance reads correctly, but it does not snap open and then closed when I apply voltage, it only snaps open and stays open. (when I switch the polarity, it snaps closed and stays closed.) One other thing too, when the icv is connected to the electrical plug from the motor, it should flip about halfway open when the ignition is turned on. (but it does not do this)

    It almost like the spring inside is shot.

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