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Electrical / Battery problem

« on: April 21, 2010, 08:32:26 AM »

Just want to thank everyone who tried to help
I have fixed the problem
one of the wires from alternator wasn't tight enough.

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Engine + Driveline / Did we ever figure out the "Hot Start Problem"

« on: April 21, 2010, 08:25:04 AM »

I have to do this

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Get Togethers / Florida people where are you?

« on: April 21, 2010, 08:13:05 AM »

Name: Gayk
Location: Fort Myers
phone #(239) 273-1692
Car: 1991 318i M42

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Electrical / Battery problem

« on: April 04, 2010, 07:00:57 PM »

still can't figure out the problem
when I start the car, and measure battery, the voltage is less than when its off. So I am assuming the alternator is not charging the battery. I tried dissconnecting the battery cable while the car was running, and it died on me immediately.
New battery and alternator were installed. However, the problem still exists.
Also there is a shortage, that drains the battery. It lasts for about a week.
This problem never existed till I replaced the alternator.
Please Help!

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Engine + Driveline / Starts and Dies right away

« on: February 24, 2010, 10:23:09 AM »

no, it was alternator.
does anyone have an ICV Diy?

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Engine + Driveline / Starts and Dies right away

« on: February 24, 2010, 08:11:45 AM »

Hey guys, I have a new problem.
The car starts fine, with no throttle the car dies. To keep the car running I have to hold the gas pedal.  
What could be the problem?

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Electrical / Battery problem

« on: February 12, 2010, 03:32:39 PM »

Thanks your for advise
I will check it...

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Electrical / Battery problem

« on: February 10, 2010, 10:32:58 AM »

I just did, its shows 12.
however, in few days its goes down to 10.
Also when I start the car, and unplug one of the battery cables, it dies right away.

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Electrical / Battery problem

« on: February 10, 2010, 10:16:44 AM »

Hey guys, in the past 6 months I have replaced my battery twice. For some reason the battery wont hold the charge. I've replaced the alternator, but still having the same problem. Any ideas?
btw its a 91 318

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General Topics / Cranks but won't start

« on: January 10, 2010, 03:21:57 PM »

thanks to all of you

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General Topics / Cranks but won't start

« on: January 10, 2010, 02:59:39 PM »

I found the problem.
When i replaced the valve cover gasket, i didnt put the spark plug wires in order.
Thanks to this thread http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10414

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General Topics / Cranks but won't start

« on: January 10, 2010, 02:48:40 PM »

Pull & test the fuel pump relay (it's mounted on a small 3-relay block under the firewall plastic).  It'll click if you put 12v on pins 85 & 86.  While it's out, short pins 30 & 87 on the socket with a bit of wire & see if that wakes up your pump.

when I did this, the pump turned on, and didnt turn off is it normal?

 i tried to start it but it didnt

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General Topics / Cranks but won't start

« on: January 10, 2010, 02:22:06 PM »

thanks for your responses.
I just did stomp test and came up with 1 1 2 1 code.
I am checking the relay now

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General Topics / Cranks but won't start

« on: January 09, 2010, 08:04:02 PM »

plz somebody help

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General Topics / Cranks but won't start

« on: January 09, 2010, 06:34:21 PM »

Hello everyone!
I am a new and proud owner of E30 318.
I had this car for over a year now. The car was running fine, until alternator died.
The car was sitting in my garage for over 6 months, couple of days ago I installed new (reman) alternator.
Not it cranks but wont start, and I can't hear the fuel pump running, so I bought new fuel pump off ebay, and still the same problem.
Any ideas what could be wrong? Is there any relay or fuse for the fuel pump?