Thread: More idle issues after firing parts cannon to fix original idle issues
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Old 06-03-2024, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by X5chemist View Post
If I remember correctly, the TB black motor cover is forward facing to the radiator. The connections points to the firewall.

Reference pics: https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...verhaul-3.html

Yeah, the throttle body I think can only go on that way, but the IAC valve right above it is what I am wondering if I might have gotten on backwards... see the newtis link above.


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Originally Posted by 80stech View Post
That might be it! I didn't think it could be installed either way but good to know because I have mine apart

I just had a look at my throttle body and it is was open just a hair so that must be normal.

OK, thanks for checking... it doesn't seem like it's loose to me but stranger things have happened, right??
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