e30 problems
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jonny_d
- E30 Zone Newbie
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- Joined: Fri Jun 03, 2005 11:00 pm
my e30 318i cab is playin up. firstly my fanbelt snapped which caused it to overheat and for the battery to die. i have since changed the belt and now there is 3 light on in the dash one is the battery light, one is the parking brake light and the other is the exclamtion point in a circle. and ive recharged the battery and it still seems to overheat and the battery dies. HELP.
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Simon
- E30 Zone Team Member
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- Location: South Wales
Hi, silly question, but is the belt the correct tension? Maybe it's too loose?
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jonny_d
- E30 Zone Newbie
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tbh it is slightly loose would this incur the problem idiot at the spares place gave me the wrong 1
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Brianmoooore
- E30 Zone Team Member
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Sounds like there's no output from the altenator.
First thing to check is that the altenator is earthing properly to the engine block. Oxidized aluminium can be a surprisingly good insulator.
First thing to check is that the altenator is earthing properly to the engine block. Oxidized aluminium can be a surprisingly good insulator.
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jonny_d
- E30 Zone Newbie
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- Joined: Fri Jun 03, 2005 11:00 pm
changed the fanbelt again for a tighter one isnt dying now but the lights are still on