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E30 Stuck choke?

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Hi team.

I've got a suspicion that my choke may be stuck. I drive a 1987 318i E30.

Today I noticed that, when idling, it seems to judder and shake, as if it were running on three cylinders. It sounds like its 'missing' and, is putting out a lot of exhaust. I checked the spark plugs, and sure enough they were sooty and black. The air filter is fine, so my thought is that perhaps the automatic choke has come on and stuck on?

Anyone know any easy fixes?

A friend has suggested I replace all spark plugs before contacting a mechanic, and I think I will.

I think I'll book it in for a service and whatnot tomorrow, as I think it's had choke problems in the past.

What's your opinion?

Cheers team.

James.

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M40 engines don't have chokes. I suggest you get it professionaly checked for overfueling or tuning issues

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more likly a m10??? for a 1987 e30 318i

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more likly a m10??? for a 1987 e30 318i

Yep its a M10.

Fired it up this morning, and all seemed ok. Still. Better check it into Botany Motor Worx.

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