Bmw 316i (1998) having picking speed up problem

IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR IS INOPERATVE AND HUNTING FOR IDLE EQUILIBRIUM

Not familiar with the 316i but have had 97 M3 which exhibited similar trait. If the car is manual transmission try to gently pull the steering wheel to each direction while trying the key. If the vehicle is an automatic make sure the shift lever is all the way into the park position. In both cases it could be the safety interlock is causing the problem.
Depending on the mileage of the car - and for a 98 at an average yearly rate of 12K per year - I'm guessing the miles are up there, the ignition switch iteself could need replacing. If you have a good shop manual (Bentley) and posses mechanical abilities it is not too difficult.

Stock replacement Bosch or NGK plugs are pregapped so they don't need to be gapped. Gaps are usually .035 if its a single electrode...Where you buy your pluge can tell you for sure.

Sounds like the automatic choke is stuck on, get the garage to check it.

Not entirely sure what you're trying to ask, so I'll take a shot in the dark. maybe you're asking - "what model years was the BMW 316i produced?"

If so, it was produced 1990-1993 (with a 99hp engine) and from
1994-1998 (with a 101hp engine). More here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_3_Series_%28E36%29

bmw 316i se blower not working ,where is the fsr located any help would be helpful thanks

try this url http://www.torrentdownloads.net/searches/bmw+316i+1+6+auto++e36++service+manual+1992+1998 let me know if that helped ?

this model is notorius for splits in the big flexi rubber hose between the air flow meter and the inlet system, the hose is constantly being stretched and compressed as the engine moves about, check all round it

For BMW 316i 1994 - 1998 you will find the starter motor on the right part of the car at the bottom back right side of the engine, between clutch case (or automatic gearbox case) and cylinder block.

bmw 316i coupe i was driving and my car loss power... Answer Failed: retry i was driving and my car loss power not picking up speed like it should