BLWNE30 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2011 Hi everyone, Currently based in Wellington, enjoying the world of IT, with a healthy dose of Motorsport added to the mix. Was enjoying the world of E30 Bmw's until recently when I mentioned I was going to sell it... Moving on from the overheating issues, the "no fuel no spark" issues, and the oil leaks, I thought everything was going well... Until tonight, when I started it up, reversed it out, and then it died... thats it, it simply died! It has fuel this time, but no spark, so I'm leaning towards the coil? Surely not the crank position sensor again? Anyway, will post this in the appropriate forum, and no doubt I'll become a regular on the forum. Cheers, Harry 1988 320i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjac001 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2011 Hi everyone, Currently based in Wellington, enjoying the world of IT, with a healthy dose of Motorsport added to the mix. Was enjoying the world of E30 Bmw's until recently when I mentioned I was going to sell it... Moving on from the overheating issues, the "no fuel no spark" issues, and the oil leaks, I thought everything was going well... Until tonight, when I started it up, reversed it out, and then it died... thats it, it simply died! It has fuel this time, but no spark, so I'm leaning towards the coil? Surely not the crank position sensor again? Anyway, will post this in the appropriate forum, and no doubt I'll become a regular on the forum. Cheers, Harry 1988 320i Check distributer cap/rotor they get moisture and or corrosion in them round this time of year Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jono51 59 Report post Posted August 1, 2011 Hi everyone, Currently based in Wellington, enjoying the world of IT, with a healthy dose of Motorsport added to the mix. Was enjoying the world of E30 Bmw's until recently when I mentioned I was going to sell it... Moving on from the overheating issues, the "no fuel no spark" issues, and the oil leaks, I thought everything was going well... Until tonight, when I started it up, reversed it out, and then it died... thats it, it simply died! It has fuel this time, but no spark, so I'm leaning towards the coil? Surely not the crank position sensor again? Anyway, will post this in the appropriate forum, and no doubt I'll become a regular on the forum. Cheers, Harry 1988 320i Hi Harry, Welcome and bad luck check for spark from the coil, rather than the spark plugs ends, then if no spark; check for power at the coil check also that the water pump pulley hasn't cut through the crank position sensor failing that pop in and see me cheers Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted August 1, 2011 BLWNE30? Blown as in "up" or as in forced induction? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLWNE30 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2011 BLWNE30? Blown as in "up" or as in forced induction? If it doesn't blow up before it sells, and if it doesnt sell it will become turboed.Went out to it this morning, turned over and fired into life. All seemed okay, turned off, wouldn't start again... There's definatly fuel, but no spark im assuming. Can smell fuel, so might be over fueling? Cheers for the help there Jon, will have a check tonight, otherwise it might be coming into see you. Cheers, Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam@TMBMW 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2011 Check distributer cap/rotor they get moisture and or corrosion in them round this time of year BLWNE30? Blown as in "up" or as in forced induction? Must. Not. Rise. To. Bait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLWNE30 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2011 Starting issue seems to have mysteriously fixed itself - Possibly was moisture in the distributor cap/rotor that has tried out. Now when the car is idling, it rises from 800rpm to 1500rpm, back to almost stalling before rising again to 500rpm then back up to 1200rpm. Possibly a leaky vacuum hose? Not too sure where to start looking though. Cheers, Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
filmaustin 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2011 Pop in ans see John at JK southern Euro I just replaced the butterfly bypass valve thingy with a second hand one from him in my car and now it idles perfectly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLWNE30 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2011 Today I installed new plugs, in the event that they had been oiled up. Didn't appear to be the case, but put new plugs in anyway.... Car starts fine, but when I turn the key off, the far right Green service led flashes... Any clues on what thats about? Did an oil change as well, but need to get light reset etc. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
