1994 BMW 318i (E36) Repair Solution

Vehicle Details

Make: BMW

Model: 318i (E36)

Year: 1994

Engine: 1.8L M43B18 4cyl 8v SOHC MPFI Petrol Auto

Kilometres: 250,000

Area: Engine

Category: Engine Surging

Customer Complaint

Surging and hesitation on acceleration with intermittent unstable idle.

Problem Summary

Engine surging on acceleration with intermittent idle issues. Idle would sometimes sit at 1200 RPM, and at other times fluctuate erratically. Prior to diagnosis, the idle control motor, cam sensor, PCV valve, spark plugs, and MAF sensor had already been replaced without resolving the issue.

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Quick Facts

Code	BMWE394143
Vehicle	1994 BMW 318i (E36)
Engine	1.8L M43B18 4cyl 8v SOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
Complaint	Visible
Diag. Sequence	Members Only
Solution	Members Only

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1994 BMW 318i (E36) — Repair Solution

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