Firstly i apoligise for this being my first post asking for help and having had no input to the forum

But...........................

Iv'e got a E34 1990 535i Sport Manual and it's poorly, basicly it is some sort of issue with the EML throttle.

Tonight iv'e had the thing working from doing nothing really at all so i know the motor works mechanicly.

Ive done a bit of research and found some info on 750i's that use the same system and check stuff the recommened.

Symptoms

The throttle only partailally opens but the car will still rev all the way round but it's like driving feathering the throttle ie. no power.
Im guesssing that this is like some kind of saftey mode the cars in

The strange thing is that it worked for spells tonight which really pissed me off as it would have been better not working at all!

Things iv'e done.

1. Stripped and cleaned the motor, found the tracks on the TPS to be slightly worn which was a touch worrying but im guessing it's not that as it would just not work.

2. Cleaned all plugs etc and check connections.

3. Tried a booster pack on the battery to make sure it wasn't a drop in voltage that was causing the problem.

4. One thing that is strange is that the EML light on the dash does not work in any way what so ever!. Iv'e read that this is a important part of the EML circuit as if the board in the clocks fails it put the EML system into limp mode as it can't warn you avout any faults!! (yes stupid i know).
So tomorrow im gonna get some clocks from the scrappy and try them.

In other words any suggestions ?

Or is anyone breaking a car either E32 735i or E34 535i with drive by wire throttle.

Cheers

Adam