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- Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:05 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: 316i running problems when hot.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 112
Re: 316i running problems when hot.
I've had a similar problem with a 325 touring,willi [from nz i think],reckons it's the main relay,my post reads''engine misfire'' for more details.I've checked all the relays in the main box under the bonnet and all are clean,all connections clean,but still same problem,i'm no electrician so havent ...
- Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:38 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: engine advice/misfire?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 146
Re: engine advice/misfire?
Thanks willi,yep drops to zero,the speedo and rev counter [not the water or fuel gauges]have also intermitently stopped working[regardless of whether the engine misfires or not] but then start up again the next day fine,is this related or just coincidence?I'll source a main relay.thank you for your ...
- Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:50 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: engine advice/misfire?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 146
Re: engine advice/misfire?
Bump,anyone please????????
- Wed Jun 29, 2011 1:31 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: engine advice/misfire?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 146
engine advice/misfire?
Annoying one this,intermittent misfire,noticed it first the other day when i was being a boy racer and put my foot to the metal,engine just died,it kinda just missed a heartbeat then instantly picked up again,and was off like a rocket.Done it a couple of times since but seems to be random and errati...
- Wed Jun 29, 2011 1:24 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: runs like crap wen cold..
- Replies: 3
- Views: 114
Re: runs like crap wen cold..
Hard to say without more information but sounds like an air leak,or airmass sensor out of kilter,once the engine is warmer it 'breathes' easier,does it continue to run rough once warm?To check for air leak use some wd40 or brake cleaner aerosol,spray under manifold,around pipes etc,if engine speeds ...
