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Question: 1992 bmw 325i wont stay running

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Visitor, Au Train, MI, March 25, 2010, 14:02

my car wont stay running at a idle speed. my mechanic (who services bmw) says its not getting spark. sometimes it starts and stays running for 5mins and sometimes for 5sec.? got any ideas?

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    bmwmike325 December 09, 2010, 21:21
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    check the throttle postion sensor/

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    Visitor, January 16, 2011, 18:08

    change the plugs it seems like they fouled out which means they wet from burning rich and then the car get no fire.

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