Cutting out!(update,sorry for using the C word).
Moderator: martauto
-
ah
- E30 Zone Addict

- Posts: 2518
- Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: surrey
My car has started just cutting out,when I try and restart it the brake pad warning lights up and no other ignition lights.When I fiddle with the three separate relays it stars as normal,this could be a co-insidence.Ive fitted a brand new fuel pump relay and a Dme main relay.I have a CLIFFORD comcept 50 car alarm which was already fitted when I bought the car.We all know the the said makes history could this be causing my problem.I tryed messing around with the code rocker switch which sounded like it was working a relay,I don't tend to use this much at all,would this make the relay stick open or closed and cause my problem.
Last edited by ah on Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:56 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Born on the 23 April 1990 320i Alpinweiss ll kabriolett! (SOLD BUT NOT FORGOTTEN !)
-
ah
- E30 Zone Addict

- Posts: 2518
- Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: surrey
Thanks for all advice.
Born on the 23 April 1990 320i Alpinweiss ll kabriolett! (SOLD BUT NOT FORGOTTEN !)
-
ah
- E30 Zone Addict

- Posts: 2518
- Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: surrey
The bit about fiddiling with the relays seems to be a major coincidence,because when its happened latley ive not even opened the bonet and after approx a minute it starts.
Born on the 23 April 1990 320i Alpinweiss ll kabriolett! (SOLD BUT NOT FORGOTTEN !)
-
ah
- E30 Zone Addict

- Posts: 2518
- Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: surrey
The bit about fiddiling with the relays seems to be a major coincidence,because when its happened latley ive not even opened the bonet and after approx a minute it starts.
Born on the 23 April 1990 320i Alpinweiss ll kabriolett! (SOLD BUT NOT FORGOTTEN !)
-
Brianmoooore
- E30 Zone Team Member

- Posts: 49360
- Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm
Do you mean will crank but won't start or won't crank?
-
ah
- E30 Zone Addict

- Posts: 2518
- Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: surrey
Sorry,what I ment was it cuts out and I try and restart it but it dosnt turn over and the brake pad warning lights up and no other ignition lights.After about 30 seconds_1minute all the igntion lights light up and it starts.It could do the same thing quarter of a mile down the road or not do it for a couple of days.
Born on the 23 April 1990 320i Alpinweiss ll kabriolett! (SOLD BUT NOT FORGOTTEN !)
-
Brianmoooore
- E30 Zone Team Member

- Posts: 49360
- Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm
Check the engine to body earth strap. Take it off, clean the ends and refit.
-
ah
- E30 Zone Addict

- Posts: 2518
- Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:00 pm
- Location: surrey
Cheers, where do I find it.
Born on the 23 April 1990 320i Alpinweiss ll kabriolett! (SOLD BUT NOT FORGOTTEN !)
-
SilverShadow
- Hartge Crew
- Posts: 1362
- Joined: Sun Jan 16, 2005 11:00 pm
- Location: London
Its on the sump near the sender unit.
Its a strap that is bolted to the chassis.
Its a strap that is bolted to the chassis.

