 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  |  08-05-2005, 02:19 PM | #1 | | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 8 |  HELP! Computer is reading 14 codes...
I'm really clueless on this problem that my car is having. I hope someone here can help me out. I have a 1996 318ti. I just bought it in February.
We were driving home and all of a sudden the car started hesitating. It was really hard to get the car moving. The car completely stalls at stop signs, red lights etc. unless you keep your foot on the gas. It starts fine, but keeping it running is difficult, especially because it is a stick shift.
I checked the plugs and wires, they are fine.
The engine light is blinking. Here are the codes:
P0202, 0204, 0203, 0201 (all cylinder misfires)
P0443,0301,0300,0302,0304(injectors)
Here are the ones that are stumping me...
P1511, 1510, 1509, 1585,1550
Thank you in advance for all the help.
Digs |  |  | | 08-05-2005, 05:53 PM | #2 | | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 8 | Follow-up
I found the readings for the following codes:
P1511: Disa Control Circuit Electrical
P1510: Idle Speed Control Valve stuck
P1509: Idle speed control valve opening Solenoid (Control Circuit Electrical)
P1550: Idle speed control valve closing Solenoid (Control Circuit Electrical)
My next question is how easy is it to get to the Idle Speed Control Valve? How can I check it to ensure it isn't sticking?
Digs | | | | | 08-05-2005, 07:02 PM | #3 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 42 |
I am having the same problem,.. sometimes; it goes away, then it comes back. I changed my fuel filter recently, and it kind off fixed it.  Let me know if you find out what it is __________________
1995 BMW 3.18i
upcoming modifications:
Supersprint Exhaust, CAT delete, Cosmo Racing CAI,DINAN chip, M3 rims | | | | | 08-17-2005, 12:59 PM | #4 | | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 8 |
I still haven't figured this problem out. I took it to a local garage and they couldn't figure it out.
I have to bite the bullet and take it to the dealer...today.
I'll let you know what was up with it. I don't want the bill, though.
Digs | | | | | 08-17-2005, 05:27 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 |
When you get digital error code vomit from the ECU it usually means start with the
top 3 sensors and test them.
Crank Position Sensor, 02 sensor, Throttle Position Sensor.
IAC(Idle Air control) WIll susually show itself initially with a wondering idle,
then eventually failure to idle or idle too high.
I havn't had to fiddle witht he 318's IAC valve yet but on my other rigs
I spray carb cleaner inside the valve with the engine slightly reved up.
If I can see the opening (MAP style intake.) otherwise if there is a hose
attached to your intake past the air flow sensor but before the throttle
body Remove the hose and spray carb cleaner in at idle and it will flow
through the IAC. (You do not want to spray carb cleaner throught he air
flow sensor. Bad thing.
Both my other rigs have made it 180+ thousand miles this way without
changeing the valve.
Dave __________________
Dave - PDX
1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan.
2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black | | | | | 08-18-2005, 05:01 PM | #6 | | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 8 |
Well, I got the call from the dealer. The problem is electrical. I have a bad DME. It will cost me $1700 to replace.
Digs | | | | | 08-18-2005, 06:02 PM | #7 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
maybe check with some used sources? that's a lot of scratch to pay. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 08-20-2005, 01:24 AM | #8 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1 |
I had the same thing happen to my ti. They said it was the most expensive part on the car. And that some times they go out for no reason. | | | | |
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