bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Hey guys, Probably something small, or knowing my luck something huge. Do not know much mechanically at all about cars. Basically when i am driving along, regardless of speed my e30 will cut out. Everything stops. As if i have turned off the key whilst driving. I have had to pull over many times and turn off the key and then back on again. However sometimes it will simply turn back on again. Has done it a few times now. Wondering whats up? Can't be good surely. Let me know. Thanks Brook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmccormack 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 The symptoms you describe are typical of a bad fuel pump relay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Major? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 38 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 You mean you lose all power? Such as electrics and EVERYTHING. Or just engine power? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Yup first thing i notice is my music cuts out and then i hear that my engine is to Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbirgel 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 same thing would happen to me in my corolla. ended up beeing the distributer. but it would very in how long it would take for the car to start again from 20 sec - 2hrs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Your battery terminals on nice and tight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Your battery terminals on nice and tight? Yes not that dumb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 38 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Yup first thing i notice is my music cuts out and then i hear that my engine is to If you are losing all power including there stereo and lights etc, check your battery terminals, and the earth for it. I went over a bump the other day and lost all power and stopped, battery had come undone ( because i never did it up haha. ) Rather embarrising but it was a good excuse to use some unnecessary acceleration when fixed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 same thing would happen to me in my corolla. ended up beeing the distributer. but it would very in how long it would take for the car to start again from 20 sec - 2hrs Yes mine varies between instant back on and 20 secs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 If you are losing all power including there stereo and lights etc, check your battery terminals, and the earth for it. I went over a bump the other day and lost all power and stopped, battery had come undone ( because i never did it up haha. ) Rather embarrising but it was a good excuse to use some unnecessary acceleration when fixed. Although come to think of it it is when i boost haha (318i) gets bumpy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Alternator, Bad battery / earth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
|ncary 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) My car, on the odd occasion, loses engine power for about half a second while driving. The Tacho drops to zero then the car instantly comes back on. Who reckons fuel pump? *Actually, thinking about that more, must be more too it than the fuel pump, the tacho dies too... Edited August 23, 2009 by Incary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 38 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) My car, on the odd occasion, loses engine power for about half a second while driving. The Tacho drops to zero then the car instantly comes back on. Who reckons fuel pump? *Actually, thinking about that more, must be more too it than the fuel pump, the tacho dies too... Do you lose all power or just the tacho? Losing all power is kinda scary.. esspecially when ya on a motorbike, at night time, going down the kaimais, at 130kmh... and hello! Pitch black! Edited August 23, 2009 by Mark247 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 When dad was looking under my car, he said one of the big earths looked like it would need replaced soon? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 My car, on the odd occasion, loses engine power for about half a second while driving. The Tacho drops to zero then the car instantly comes back on. Who reckons fuel pump? *Actually, thinking about that more, must be more too it than the fuel pump, the tacho dies too... +1, this is what myn does Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Do you lose all power or just the tacho? Losing all power is kinda scary.. esspecially when ya on a motorbike, at night time, going down the kaimais, at 130kmh... and hello! Pitch black! Hasnt happened at night so not sure if i lose all but surely if my stereo and what not turns off then everything will? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Is your battery light on? Sounds like alternator to me... Had the issue driving home at night and the headlights dimmed down all the time and headunit would cut out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Yup sounds like it. Batteries on its way anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
|ncary 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 It happens so fast no lights come on.. Really lurches in 2nd gear when it cuts haha, it's like the injectors just switch off for 0.3 secs, hasn't happened for a week now though. Have had a few issues with electrics every since putting solid engine mounts in, nuts must be backing off all over the place! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Same thing happened,just suddenly started dying, then eventually ran like a sack. Alternator was dead.Easy fix. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 How much? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 38 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) How much? Get one from Mosens. I have one of an M50 which you can have if it fits but I am unsure if they do. Troy and/or I could put it in for some beers. EDIT: Hit two birds with one stone and get your girlfriend an m40 alternator for 1 year anniversary prezzy. Edited August 23, 2009 by Mark247 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Guy on trademe sells them $100 recond' ones. Sure hes a member on here, Don't know his username but his names Grant. Piss easy to install. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Guy on trademe sells them $100 recond' ones. Sure hes a member on here, Don't know his username but his names Grant. Piss easy to install. Hotwire, he's on here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
