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Fuel - Idle Fluctuation: Air Leakage At the Vacuum Hose

87BMW04

GROUP 13 Fuel Systems
Bulletin Number 13 21 86 (1295) Page 1 of 1
Montvale, NJ August 1987 Technical Dept.
SUBJECT: Vacuum Hose Between Intake Manifold and Fuel Pressure Regulator

MODELS: All

Complaint: Idle speed fluctuation.

Troubleshooting
Hint: When above complaint occurs and before troubleshooting any further, check for possible air leakage at the vacuum hose between intake manifold and fuel pressure regulator.

Cause: Crack in vacuum hose between intake manifold and fuel pressure regulator, especially at fitting of fuel pressure regulator.

Correction: Cut off and discard cracked hose section. Reconnect remainder of hose if it is long enough to be fitted without tension or squeezed shut at the bend in the line. If necessary, install a new rubber hose (P/N 51 73 1 257 971) of appropriate length.

Warranty
Status: Part and/or labor reimbursable under the BMW Limited Warranty of 3 Years/ 36,000 Miles.

Defect Code: 51 73 01 37 00

Labor Operation: 00 50 615

Labor Allowance: 1 FRU

Pad Allowance: $1.00 (claim under sublet)

Sublet Code: 3