e30 starts and then cuts out

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Post Wed Aug 24, 2005 9:15 pm

can anyone help i start up my 325 e30 then it cuts out it starts on all cillinders then just dies got any clues
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Post Wed Aug 24, 2005 9:17 pm

Dodgy fuel pump or relay maybe?
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Post Wed Aug 24, 2005 9:23 pm

Possibly could be crank position sensor. I had a similar problem not too long ago varying between not starting and starting and then cutting out. Try cleaning the sensor first of all. If that doesn't do it check the cable feeding the sensor where it runs behind the fan belt pulley. Mine had been rubbing on the pulley and worn through the cable.

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Post Wed Aug 24, 2005 9:25 pm

ok ill try that thanks im at the ace cafe show and i need to put the car in to the traller
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Post Wed Aug 24, 2005 10:50 pm

Moving this to the Tech Help section - bound to get better response there.
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Post Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:25 pm

thanks how do i do that