M3 Rough Idle on startup--normal? (archive)

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M3 Rough Idle on startup--normal? (archive)

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Posted by JST on September 13, 2001 at 19:14:04:

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Looking at a 98 M3C. On initial startup on a damp day, the engine idled rather roughly for 15-20 secs. before settling down. IIRC this is a normal feature of the S52 engine--correct?

Also, what are the warning signs (if any) of over-rev caused damage? Is there any way to check for this other than scanning the computer?

Yup Brouhaha 22:59 9/13/2001 ( 0)
Normal. I've been told that it happens to most>>> AZ///M3 20:55 9/13/2001 ( 0)
Needs a software update Tim W. 19:35 9/13/2001 ( 5)
- does this delete a Conforti software upgrade? sedate 20:37 9/13/2001 ( 4)
  - Re: does this delete a Conforti software upgrade? Dave 20:41 9/13/2001 ( 3)
    - Re: does this delete a Conforti software upgrade? sedate 22:27 9/13/2001 ( 2)
      - Re: does this delete a Conforti software upgrade? Dave 23:51 9/13/2001 ( 1)
        
        it was supposed to be included in the SI //MMMGood 08:31 9/14/2001 ( 0)

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