330xi idle help please

jjfait · 05-07-2009, 03:37 PM

Decided to start a new thread because I only find info on 335's. Anyone have problems with car shaking at idle when engine is cold. Possibly fuel pump (like 335)?

veightkiller · 05-07-2009, 03:48 PM

yeah you are right most threads here came from 335i owners. best bet is to take it down to your dealer and let them look at it for you.

Goodluck!

Bimmerista · 05-07-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jjfait

Decided to start a new thread because I only find info on 335's. Anyone have problems with car shaking at idle when engine is cold. Possibly fuel pump (like 335)?

Hello there, its unlikely to be the pump, its not the same at all.

It could be faulty MAS (air sensor)

jjfait · 05-07-2009, 05:25 PM

thanks, any other ideas?

No warranty , and don't want to spent a lot at dealer if its not bad for the car, just a little annoying, but if its easy fix or harmful on the car i will do it

blue2fire · 05-07-2009, 05:43 PM

Normal. I have it.

orange260z · 05-07-2009, 06:23 PM

Me too. This motor isn't as smooth at idle as other straight sixes I've had.

jjfait · 05-08-2009, 12:54 AM

Update: thanks guys, this assures me, so I talked to SA and he said that the gas has too much ethanol in it and i should try running lower octane possibly, 89, i may try this but would rather use 91 with the least ethanol possible, anybody know who offers the least amount of ethanol gas

Nickyd · 05-08-2009, 11:45 AM

My car shakes only when I am filling up.

Nickyd
355xi

jjfait · 05-08-2009, 02:59 PM

what do you mean shakes while filling up, do you run the car while you put gas in it? Or right after you fill up?

05-07-2009, 03:37 PM	#1
jjfait New Member 3 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 06 330xi Black/Navi/Terra Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Alamos iTrader: (0)	330xi idle help please Decided to start a new thread because I only find info on 335's. Anyone have problems with car shaking at idle when engine is cold. Possibly fuel pump (like 335)?
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veightkiller Brigadier General 61 Rep 4,150 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver,B.C iTrader: (3)	yeah you are right most threads here came from 335i owners. best bet is to take it down to your dealer and let them look at it for you. Goodluck!
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05-07-2009, 05:25 PM	#4
jjfait New Member 3 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 06 330xi Black/Navi/Terra Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Alamos iTrader: (0)	thanks, any other ideas? No warranty , and don't want to spent a lot at dealer if its not bad for the car, just a little annoying, but if its easy fix or harmful on the car i will do it
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orange260z Car Addict 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2005 330CiC AW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON iTrader: (0)	Me too. This motor isn't as smooth at idle as other straight sixes I've had. __________________ orange260z 2016 Cadillac CTS 3.6 AWD Phantom Grey Metallic/Black 2013 Chrysler 300S Billet Silver Metallic/Black 2009 Porsche Carrera S PDK/SC+ Porsche Racing Green/Sand Beige Full Leather
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jjfait New Member 3 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 06 330xi Black/Navi/Terra Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Alamos iTrader: (0)	Update: thanks guys, this assures me, so I talked to SA and he said that the gas has too much ethanol in it and i should try running lower octane possibly, 89, i may try this but would rather use 91 with the least ethanol possible, anybody know who offers the least amount of ethanol gas
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05-08-2009, 11:45 AM	#8
Nickyd Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 335XI Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	My car shakes only when I am filling up. Nickyd 355xi
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05-08-2009, 02:59 PM	#9
jjfait New Member 3 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 06 330xi Black/Navi/Terra Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Alamos iTrader: (0)	what do you mean shakes while filling up, do you run the car while you put gas in it? Or right after you fill up?
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