E30 Zone

Hi - Sometimes after turning the key nothing happened. In order to start the engine I had to turn and press in towards the barrel. I tried 2 replacement ignition switches but could not get the car to start at all with them. I have re-fitted the old one and I can get it to start but on about 3 attemp...

Thanks Grrrmachine. I took a look and the shaft does extend as soon as key turns but the end of the shaft looked like it's broken as the end is on an uneven angle. Not knowing what one should look like I am guessing but doesnt look right. Pictures aren't great as phone camera is poor in low light. A...

E30 320i Convertible 1991

Hi - I noticed my ignition switch was on its way out so I bought a replacement second hand one on ebay but it doesnt work at all. Do you get specific ignition switches for different E30s and does anyone know where I can get one for mine?

Thanks

Posts: 777 The are a number of possibilities. 1. Faulty blue temp sensor 2. Air leaks from hoses at the inlet side 3. Faulty or messed with AFM 4. Faulty or incorrectly set TPS OK - As I'd already bought the new blue temp sensor I changed it. Started the car and it was fine :D . Tried again a minut...

Thanks. I checked the hoses inlet side, seem ok. I have a new blue temp sensor but how do you get the old one off? I have a deep 19mm socket which I can just about get over the old one but there's no room to put the ratchet on the end, or an extension bar?? I've searched for how to's and nothing men...

I have a BMW 320i H 1991 Cabby I seem to be getting through an unusual amount of fuel. Now I know they're not bought for their fuel economy (esp 320s!) but it has got worse recently. It smells quite fuel heavy from the exhaust also. Any ideas or suggestions, not get a 325, to try find the issue much...

Thanks, where can you get one from and any idea how to replace?

The noise is getting louder and more frequent. It sounds more like its near the front wheel, could this be wheel bearing or control arm/bush related or any other ideas?

Thanks Murphy,

I think I have wasted my time and money painting it then! Has anyone on here put a tech 1 bumper on a facelift? Can you send me a picture so I can have a look and see if its bad?

I'm slightly confused by the pre face lift and what bumpers work and which don't so apologies for the newbie question. I have a 1991 cab and I have come across an mtech 1 front bumper, can I just take the current one off and put the new one on? I have re-painted already so I hope I havent jumped the...

Part delivered quickly and as described. Cheers

thanks, I will have a look at the control arm bush but it sounds more front than rear.

If not I will post again, ha

Hi, my 1991 320 cab 155k has developed a knocking noise. It is most obvious when I drive to work in the morning 7:30 am ish. It sounds like its under the passenger seat somewhere. Sometimes when I leave work 18:00 it does it also. Temperature related?! It only last for a short time/distance but vari...

Thanks for the advice mate, I will look into the chip replacement. I forgot to mention I also replaced fuel filter too so its definitely not that on mine either. Was yours worse in wet/damp conditions or just randomly?
Cheers

I found out it was power steering fluid and only a clip required for that problem, phew! My local mechanic who has proved himself in the past spent an hour FOC with me today. Its not the plug and socket under the inlet manifold, a bit of grease on it but no water. The fuel system is maintaining pres...

OK thanks, I will work through each item and see if I can identify the problem. I have noticed a smallish oil leak as well. Does that indicate anything further (other than I have an oil leak!) Thank you

Hi, I got my e30 320 135k miles back the garage recently as I had a problem last winter when it wouldn't start. I tried replacing, spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor arm and battery but no good. I could only afford to get it in garage recently and they gave it a general service and it started and r...

Err, thanks that's quite embarrassing. A good lesson learnt to start with basics!

All working now - whoop

Cheers

My 320 just went through an mot end of August, but.... driving yesterday the brake warning light would not go out and the indicator was fast clicking on right indication. I got out and checked and none of the rear o/side lights are working. Any suggestions appreciated

Thanks

OK thanks - I will place an order with them

OK thanks - do you mean Cotswold BMW, i thought the dealers were always mucho£££

Has anyone used bmminiparts.com for any purchases, if so what were they like?
Thanks

Has anyone seen the below exhaust bracket before? I posted a picture on the wanted forum with no joy and the only feedback I have had is that other members don't have it on their cars. Any help appreciated.

Thanks

Adi T had everything he said and also a part I'd forgotten to ask him for so he can't be faulted. He knows his stuff and helped me out on Mtech bumper advice and all parts were in very good condition.
Cheers mate

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320 Cab Ignition Problem

Ignition Switch

Re: Fuel heavy and smells!!

Re: Fuel heavy and smells!!

Fuel heavy and smells!!

Re: Knocking Noise

Re: Knocking Noise

Re: M tech 1 front bumper

M tech 1 front bumper

Re: clips

Re: Knocking Noise

Knocking Noise

Re: 320 starting/running problem

Re: 320 starting/running problem

Re: 320 starting/running problem

320 starting/running problem

Re: Rear lights

Rear lights

Re: BMMINIPARTS

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BMMINIPARTS

Exhaust Bracket

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