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autoalex
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Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:19 pm

Tried and failed to start my E30 on the weekend.... it turns over fine, starts for approx 1-2 seconds then dies instantly.

Loss of compression maybe? Head gone? Or something less suspicious?

All ideas welcome :D

Not good timing, but on a brighter note, I rode home from work today on an electric scooter....pretty random!
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Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:56 pm

I have nothing constructive to contribute mate. Just condolences and hope it's something simple. 8)
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Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:57 pm

petrol...maybe winkeye
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Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:00 pm

have no idea, but any damage/loosening/big split in a hose or the inlet rubber boot or that comming loose ?
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Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:09 pm

it sounds more like a fuel supply problem to me.

you may want to post this in the "Technical Help" section Alex :wink:
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Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:10 pm

moved
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Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:38 pm

I'd be very surprised if this isn't a duff fuel pump.
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Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:05 am

I had the same symptoms when my fuel pump died last year.


Enjoy your scooter until it's sorted :P
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