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I'll check it again tomorrow and failing that get a new one! Thanks for the advice I will let you know when it's up and running.

Fuel pump only kicks when bridged. There were sparks when I first started but no sign of any now from leads or coil when turning engine.

Swapped it over but no joy. The engine is turning over but I have no spark! I have pins 30/87/87 bridged to get pump running but still nothing. I have also swapped over a crankshaft sensor (old one was badly damaged) from another e30 as it needed replacing. Confused.com

Ok bridged across and nothing! took off plug to coil and couldn't see a spark! I have a working coil in another E30 one so i'll swap it out and try it again!

I'll check that first thing and revert back - hopefully it starts!!!

In relation to the OBC I had a look at the technical section of the website and it says that three attempts at putting in the code will stop it from being started. Could this be part of my problem when trying to start it normally (not bypassing). How do I go about resetting the code - or is this som...

Will do!

It's turning over but not starting!

It's a 1990 model. I tried disconnecting the battery but no joy. It has an OBC so what do I do with that?

Update - - I have bridged the pin 30 & 87 of the fuel pump and thankfully it's working. - I have tested pin 85 & 87 with a bulb and they are also fine - I I have also bridged the DME relay (30, 87 & 87) and it is turning over but failing to start! - I tested the ECU and there is no power to the pins...

Thanks for that I will keep you posted on progress!

Picked up a 325i convertible in need of repair last week. There was no key so I got one off bmw and it thankfully worked! Car is trying to start but there is no noise coming from the fuel pump. I swapped over a working fuel pump to see if that was the problem but no joy! Before you ask there is fuel...

Those wheels really set it off. Have a similar spec car but interior is very poor so I imagine I will be doing the same as you and replacing the carpet. Did you buy a new or a second hand carpet?

The mechanic told me it was the whole thing but I wouldn't be surprised if it was the centre support - as that's where the knocking noise is coming from. Garage is closing up so it was a bit of a rush job on his behalf! This is an automatic as well so i'll start hunting once I have done a proper exa...

Great stuff - i'll post pics tomorrow, thanks again!

With that in mind will I have to get a second hand driveshaft from a cabrio? or will a saloon one work?

Right so they can do that when I eventually get round to the respray. It's in my garage now with dehumidifier in it - just making sure there no moisture in it! I wasn't aware the cabrio is different to the saloon - you learn something new every day! Next question i'll post in proper section (tech)!!...

Will do tomorrow (on ankle biter duty today). I took both front wings off today and it's not as bad as he was making out. There was a load of sand at the bottom of each of the (blocked) drain! So annoying as it so easy to keep clean! The inner structure is fine with superficial surface rust! There i...

Just outside Dublin, Ireland!

Picked up an old 88 e30 convertible a while back and eventually sent it into local garage to check it over. Three things stand out and I am just wondering is it financially viable to fix it! 1) Drive shaft is knackered - hence the knocking noise going from 2nd to 3rd (autobox)! 2) Brake lines all ne...

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