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- Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:06 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: help!!! stalling when on full lock.....
- Replies: 2
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help!!! stalling when on full lock.....
hi guys, my e30 cab is running fine hot or cold but i am finding it is stalling when i turn the steering wheel... it will idle fine but as i turn the wheel it starts to hunt, and when its at full lock the revs drop right down if im lucky i can blip the throttle and keep it running but more often tha...
- Sun Aug 05, 2012 12:13 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: wont restart after its been running!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 117
wont restart after its been running!!
hi guys, my e30 cab has been having a few problems, i have just replaced the ICV because i thought it was flattening the battery, but now once i get it running its fine but if i turn her off it wont start again, it just turns over... if i leave it for 30 mins it will start or it will start from a pu...
- Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:44 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: starting problems......
- Replies: 1
- Views: 66
starting problems......
im having a problem with my e30, that when i start it, it sounds flat but still turns over and eventually starts... Any Ideas please.. could it be the starter??
any input would help..
any input would help..
- Wed Jan 26, 2011 5:24 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: buzzing in engine bay when engine off!!!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 315
Re: buzzing in engine bay when engine off!!!
Thanks guys, i have now sorted it, by replacing the relay with a 30amp/5 pin standard automotive relay (£2.00 from local auto shop) and now as good as new... 
- Wed Jan 26, 2011 3:15 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: buzzing in engine bay when engine off!!!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 315
Re: buzzing in engine bay when engine off!!!
i have now put the relay back in and it stayed quiet, went back to the car after an hour and it had started making the noise again with the ignition off, so i took the relay out and it clicked as it removed it. when i replaced it, no click and no buzz, until i turn on the ignition, turned off the ig...
- Wed Jan 26, 2011 2:54 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Just changed the batteries on the speedo, still doesnt work?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 171
Re: Just changed the batteries on the speedo, still doesnt w
i changed the batteries in my dash last year and the original batteries were CR14250SE, and i managed to get replacements from http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=2409465 once i had replace the batteries all the lights work but the speedo was still not, i f...
- Wed Jan 26, 2011 2:04 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: buzzing in engine bay when engine off!!!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 315
Re: buzzing in engine bay when engine off!!!
if its sticking on then it must need replacing surely???
- Wed Jan 26, 2011 12:26 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: buzzing in engine bay when engine off!!!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 315
Re: buzzing in engine bay when engine off!!!
thanks guys, i have taken out the DME relay and the buzzing stops, and starts again when its replaced when the ignitions on... do you know where i can acquire a replacement one?? many thanks again
- Wed Jan 26, 2011 10:12 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: buzzing in engine bay when engine off!!!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 315
buzzing in engine bay when engine off!!!
hope someone can help.... this problem seems intermittent, when i have been out in my e30 conv. and park up and leave it for a few hours, the battery is flat, now i keep a charged jump battery in the boot just for the occasion... but when i put the jump battery on there is a buzzing that starts, and...
- Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:47 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: ceased clutch!!!! help
- Replies: 2
- Views: 98
ceased clutch!!!! help
my e30 320i cab has been stood still for over a year and i'm just getting it ready for the summer... it starts ok, but when i engage the clutch peddel it makes a horrible noise and wont let me put it into gear!!!!! i have jacked it up on stands and removed the wheels and started it in gear the prop ...
- Sat Jun 07, 2008 2:34 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: E36 seats (cab) how much should they cost???
- Replies: 2
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E36 seats (cab) how much should they cost???
hi guys, my drivers seat in my E30 cab has snapped in the seat frame so i'm looking for new seats. my wife knows a guy who has written off his E36 and said we can have his seats (grey leather) asked him how much, he said make an offer, not sure what condition they are, not sure what price to offer.!...
- Fri Feb 02, 2007 12:10 pm
- Forum: In Car Entertainment
- Topic: whats the largest size rim i can fit to my cab???
- Replies: 11
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Re: whats the largest size rim i can fit to my cab???
i was thinking about 17" what about the width??, mine has the original 15" bbs's on it at the moment which are a bit chewed up from the old owner!!
- Fri Feb 02, 2007 5:33 am
- Forum: In Car Entertainment
- Topic: whats the largest size rim i can fit to my cab???
- Replies: 11
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whats the largest size rim i can fit to my cab???
whats the largest size rim i can fit to my cab 320 with out any problems with handling or drive. any thoughts much app.
