320i auto cut out

[mk3-ralf]

Was driving down the road and the car cut. All signs were normal, i pulled over and tried to start the engine and about 10 minutes later it turned over and drove about 100 yards and cut out again filled the car with a jerry can with about 1/2 a tank worth of fuel but still won't turn over. Has anyone got any idea of where to start... checks that need to be made to determine the problem???

[Grrrmachine]

When it cuts out while driving, do you lose all power to the instruments too? The idea that it cuts out and won't crank afterwards suggests a dodgy wiring terminal, either at the alternator or battery.

We need to know what car you have to give a proper diagnosis, but in the meantime, have a look at this:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... oubleshoot

[mk3-ralf]

cheers mate, what happened was the coil had voltage then it disappeared -

just brought the car the guy had a sound system and disconnected the battery + , but didn't tighten it back up.

silly but it's resolved now thanks