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Is lead #6 at the windscreen end or radiator end? The build date is Jan/Feb 1988 - would I need it?

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Should I have lead number 2 with a pulse generator on it? This seems to be missing on my cabby (88, 325). The lead is there but I don't think I've got the pulse unit

sounds like an air leak to me...trust me - I've spent 3 months trying to solve my idle control problems, replacing ICV, AFM's and the like and still no joy - now going to try replacing air intake boot

Thanks for the advice willnz but... ...injectors needing a clean - done professionally ...connecting plugs like C191 needing cleaning to restore connectivity - and C101 done afm and tps contacts wearing out or dirty etc. - AFM replaced and TPS cleaned Throttle body also cleaned and new gasket, new b...

Good question. Maybe someone with a brand new set could test them and post the results?

Thanks willnz. Will replace them all then. If I may borrow your expertise for one last question - do you think these values could explain flat spotting and general lack of oomph unless the throttle is floored?

TIA

HT lead test has resulted in the following:

6.06K/ohms
5.58K/ohms
5.50K/ohms
5.51K/ohms
5.83K/ohms
5.75K/ohms

Coil lead tested bang on 2K/ohms. Have I found a fault Willnz? Sorry to sound like a dunce but I'm still new to this.

So a bit of an update - I've checked the s/history and the cambelt was changed only a few thousand miles back so I'm going to assume the timing is good. e301988325i: I don't know which pins on the ECU socket, search may bring up an ECU socket diagram Not yet found an ECU diagram to test the TPS at t...

Cheers for this willnz - just what I was looking for

I've been trying to locate and article/thread to test my HT leads resistance but been unsuccessful. Can anyone help me out? I have a 325i (1988). TIA

e301988325i: That to me looks a little bit too open, but it's hard to tell TBH, what's the gap? The width of one side of a torn envelope! The throttle stop could be wound in another 1/4 turn and I'll try this but much more and it'll be closed. Doubt there'll be much difference - after all I'm missin...

Not checked the timing - don't have the equipment. Where's the crank sensor? What should it read? (resistance/voltage?)

e301988325i: my BBTB doesn't help Sorry but I'm still a noob and feeling my way a bit. Whats a BBTB and do you know which pins I need to test at the ECU? In reference to your comment concerning HT leads, I did notice today that it seems a little hesitant across the rev range under acceleration unles...

Oil filler cap off when idling and the revs drop - as I would expect. When I acquired the car, it was ticking over at around 1400rpm at idle. The previous owner (or someone) had wound the throttle stop in so the TPS was doing nothing (well it never reached idle map). Once I removed the TPS and clean...

THanks for the suggestion clipper - been there done that! In fact I'm running out of ideas to try. When I backed off the AFM to make the mixture leaner, the car began to run lumpy. I agree that a properly setup system probably should not have the AFM mixture screw wound all the way in but until I ca...

Will check and adjust the butterfly again today, but I have previuosly tried setting the butterfly using the A4 paper method but no luck. I did wonder if the TPS was at fault but it's just a switch right? It works or is doesn't. Is there any chance dodgy HT leads could be causing this problem? And h...

Conversly - I recently was side by side with a SEAT turbo diesel - stayed with me up until 80mph when I levelled off. I mean, a 325i and a diesel! Still, my engine sounded a lot better and doesn't look like a Euroblob...

Ok to answer a few responses Martinaston: Then you should not be getting an increasing resistance at the TPS. Yes it is a manual - I tested my TPS according to these instructions and it tested ok With the throttle closed there should be continuity between the inner and one of the outer pins With the...

One thing I would check is the electrical measurement at the ECU connector, verifying that the connection is OK all the way to the ECU, not just at the pins of the idle control valve itself. This is one thing I haven't tried - everything else electrically seems in good order so I doubt I'll find fa...

The TPS shows continuity at throttle stop and variable resistance after that up until WOT where if I remember correctly it shows open circuit a few degrees before completely open throttle. I used an article of the pelican thread to check it. I forgot to mention I've replaced the spark plugs, and che...

So I'm still trying to solve this problem: [325i 1988] Car seems to idle ok at around 700rpm. But as soon as I raise the revs, the next stop is 1500rpm. I can't hit anything in between the two. I've tried the following: - cleaned the throttle butterfly - replaced the AFM and ICV - new crankcase brea...

Phew...relief. Thanks everso folkes - now on to other problems next weekend.

Is it ok with LSD oil if it is a normal diff though? I need to know if I'm on the bus tomorrow!

Leaving number 11's isn't conclusive

and sorry but what is leaving number 11's?

and it should start with an S ...and it doesn't. http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af16/b17e30/SNV81272.jpg ...which causes another problem potential since the mech. who did the diff flanges for me filled it with oil designed for an LSD (since that's what the VIN indicated). Is it ok to drive or s...

I'm after a new hood for my cabby and wondered how difficult it is to replace one if I acquire one second hand attached to a frame. Or is this a really bad idea?

Single washer bottle only. Don't think I've ever tried pressing the wiper stalk inwards. I only found out recently that the indicator stalk has a push feature which is labelled BC - turns out it cycles through the OBC. Who would've thought it

There are no black wiper stops on the headlights but there is some waterworks plumbing behind them. Never looked for an 'S' on the wiper stalk. Still, one less thing for the chav's to rip off.

what's a trippy diff? (I'm beginning to feel silly)

What's a slush box? Mine's a 325i cabby from 1988 with chrome bumpers (I can hear you cringe now)! According to BMW it has an LSD. But they also said it had cloth interior and headlamp wash wipe from the factory but someone has fitted leather and ripped the headlamp wash wipe out (probably flogged i...

nope. It's a cabby (have I just lost my street cred)?

Goody! Will take a look tomorrow. I'm never keen on jacking my car up lest I put the trolley jack through the hull....

I'm no expert (far from it) but mine weren't working either so I used this guide to replace the bulbs with LEDs. Used standard red (5v I think) LEDs with a couple of resistors. No more worrying about the bulbs dying in future.

Wow - there's a lot of knowledge out there. Thanks people. I have to admit to being a lightweight mechanic and don't usually mess with torque wrenches. Oil changes and polishing my beloved e30 yes. there should be a tag on the back plate. I notice the back of the diff looks like a toast rack. Are yo...

For your budget you should get a 2 door 325i with very little rust. £2500 should by you an excellent rust free e30 I would've thought! I bought my convertible just before Xmas 1988 325i in Zinnobar red with chrome bumpers. Cost me £1650 with s/history, and struturally is very sound. I've found two ...

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