Re: DK Motor and EML Light (archive)

I just wanted to add on the DK motor one thing to check before replacing. (I only replace ONE at about 60,000 miles and now have 140,000 miles with no further problems--knock on wood). Anyway, before replacing DK motors, check to see that they aren't "gummed-up". You can clean them by removing the air conduit from the front of the throttle body and spraying throttle-body cleaner through while someone else is giving sufficient throttle to keep the engine running. I used a full can on each side as it will clean the intake manifold interior as well. This should be done at least once every 20K miles. I don't have the brand name of cleaner here at the office that I use, but no adverse effects so far (and "so far" is a lot farther than most). Whatever you do, don't spray through the mass air sensor though! Will ruin it for sure, but since it is contained in the air conduit, you shouldn't have to worry about that. When you get done you should have a couple of nice, shiny butterfly valves showing through the front of the throttle bodies. I think this is SUPPOSED to be done on a Diag I or II, but they probably don't always get to it.

Jim S.
'92 Laguna Green 850i 6spd.

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