AboutDon Berlan Expertise ASE Master Mechanic for 25 years. Can help with all aspects of BMW repair. I especially enjoy driveablity problems, mechanical or electrical.
Experience I have been an ASE Master Mechanic for 25 years.I have worked in many dealearships although BMW's are my favorite.I now have my own shop,specializing in BMW's.I have autocrossed and even gotten into mud running with my 4x4.(I am NOT a teacher and don't claim to know everything about the cars I never see.I hope to help you with your repairs and do expect some knowledge on your side.)
Question Have a 2000 BMW 323Ci series with a M52 engine. The problem that I have is when you start the car it would not stay running unless you keep the gas pedal slighty pushed. Would not idle. Let off the gas it would stall. I had 2 codes come up. The first one was P1510 and the second one was P1624. Auto Zone said the P1510 has to do with the Idle speed control valve and P1624 has to do with the thermostat or coolant sensor. Do you have any ideas about the codes? Any help from you would be appreciated. Thank You
Answer What I think you should do first is ispect for ANY oil leaks that you might have in the engine.Also check all the hoses,celan the throttle body(maybe be very dirty).The coolant codes maybe due to not having the vehicle up to proper temp when scanning.If all is done the clearance in the throttle body should be about .002".Make sure also that the IAC( Idle air control)valve is clean as well.
