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not starting all of a sudden
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:51 pm
by asmith88
Moved it last night up the drive everything perfect, went to start it this evening and it is just turning over very quickly... almost like there isn't any compression, it's a bit dark but i had a quick look and the plugs are all in place.
Any ideas?
It's a bit of a weird one
Re: not starting all of a sudden
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:14 pm
by Grrrmachine
1) Is this on the iS in your signature? If so you have a chain-driven engine
2) If the chain is snapped, the engine is toast.
3) If it's not the chain, then your starter isn't engaging with the flywheel. You need to check visibly that the engine is turning when you turn the key.
Re: not starting all of a sudden
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:53 pm
by asmith88
Yea the is, I'll check the chain, but I can't figure out how it would snap, as o said was working fine then the next day nothing, the engine is definitely turning over just seems like it's turning over very quickly... so I don't think Its the starter,
Re: not starting all of a sudden
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:03 pm
by Brianmoooore
If it's turning, and turning fast, there's no compression. That's not good!
Re: not starting all of a sudden
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:22 pm
by asmith88
Yea.. I know, but it was perfect then all of a sudden not, no bang rattle etc, just frigged. . Ah Jesus
Re: not starting all of a sudden
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:38 pm
by no1_jazz
Just a thought have you checked your fuel pump?
when you turn the ignition on do you hear the fuel pump spin up for about a second or so ? If not then do check on that as i am currently having problems with my IS.... fuel starvation seems to be my problem and this is caused by possibly my electrical which i am due to check up tomorrow.
check fuses, fuel pump relay and await for more information from the E30 Gods on here. They will sure to get you up and running.
J
Re: not starting all of a sudden
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:24 pm
by scottyj91
ive had the same problem went out for a drive just cruising in my 316 parked it up then for some reason it wont start tried changing relays, fuses etc any help would be apprecated cheers
Re: not starting all of a sudden
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:57 pm
by daimlerman
scottyj91 wrote:ive had the same problem went out for a drive just cruising in my 316 parked it up then for some reason it wont start tried changing relays, fuses etc any help would be apprecated cheers
Is the fuel pump working?
Is a spark being produced?
Re: not starting all of a sudden
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 1:33 pm
by Smellit
did it have anti-freeze in, if its as cold as it looks in your sig then worth checking it didnt freeze overnight?
Re: not starting all of a sudden
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:19 pm
by scottyj91
daimlerman wrote:scottyj91 wrote:ive had the same problem went out for a drive just cruising in my 316 parked it up then for some reason it wont start tried changing relays, fuses etc any help would be apprecated cheers
Is the fuel pump working?
Is a spark being produced?
no spark was working fine! then i caught the relay thats by itself on left front wing when i slipped tighten alternator, its been replaced, dont know why its not sparking nw, also noticed an earth strap attach to battery tray but not at other end, short strap reaches to near dizzy/ rocker cover. where does this go?