Idle Control Device Repair/Rebuild Service for S85 E60 M5, E63 M6 - Genuine BMW 13417834495

Service Description

This is a Repair & Rebuild Service for the BMW S85 Idle Control Device (also known as the Idle Control Valve or Idle Controller) — a critical component responsible for maintaining stable idle operations under 3,000 RPM in your E60, E61 M5 or E63, E64 M6.

• You must ship your original valve(s) to us for diagnosis and repair.
  
  
• The service includes:
  • Complete teardown and internal inspection
  • Motor and gear replacement
  • Electric connector lead replacement
  • Fault diagnosis and analysis
  • Internal cleaning and reassembly
  • Final functional testing on our in-house bench rig
    
    
• Repair turnaround time: 4 business days from the time we receive your unit.

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Common Failure Modes

• Electrical failure: Internal motor signal or sensor board malfunctions
• Mechanical failure: Seized motor or blocked actuator pathway
• Connector damage: Broken pins or degraded connection from heat and vibration

Idle Control Valve Failure Symptoms

• Random or unstable idle
• Idle not holding steady at 1,000 RPM
• Limp mode at idle
• Limp mode triggered at high RPM
• Inconsistent or delayed throttle response
• Stalling when coming to a stop

Service Recommendations

Each S85 engine is equipped with two idle control devices (bank 1 and bank 2). We strongly recommend servicing both units together. To do so, adjust the quantity to 2 before adding to cart.

Shipping Instructions

You are responsible for shipping your valve(s) to us for diagnosis and repair. Return shipping from us back to you is calculated at checkout and included in your total.

Please package your valve(s) securely to prevent damage in transit. We are not responsible for parts damaged due to poor packaging.

Include a printed copy of your order confirmation email, or clearly write your order number and contact information inside the box.

Ship to:
GEMS Autocraft
903 Rue Bériault, Suite 103
Longueuil, QC J4G 1X7
Canada

Repair Turnaround & Tracking

The repair process takes approximately 4 business days from the time we receive your unit(s). You can track the status of your order anytime by logging into your account and visiting the order details page.

Why Choose GEMS autocraft

We specialize in BMW S85 system diagnostics and repairs. All repairs are performed in-house by trained technicians using proper diagnostic tools, ensuring restored function and long-term reliability.