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RoadRage

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Since: Jan 01, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 10:59 pm
Post subject: Cold Start 535i
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Whenever my engine is on idle it starts to rev up and down and the car
shakes from the revving. The engine light comes on and I can smell rich
odor from the exhaust. Please help me on advise. Thanks.

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John Burns

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:13 am
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> Whenever my engine is on idle it starts to rev up and down and the car
> shakes from the revving. The engine light comes on and I can smell rich
> odor from the exhaust. Please help me on advise. Thanks.

Vacuum leak or sticking idle control valve.

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