1989 E30 Cecotto Starting

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H2EWY
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Post Wed Oct 15, 2014 6:19 pm

I have a 1989 Cecotto and I'm having issues starting it. On three occasions now I have had this happen when it seems the fuel pump is failing. Its intimating so I have replaced the 2 pumps and filter but that has not resolved the issue. So after a bit of further internet research the relay may need attention, the question is where is it? I have found various web pages suggesting its under the cover on the bulk head but not on mine... can anybody help?

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Demlotcrew
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Post Thu Oct 16, 2014 3:08 pm

The S14 engine relays are on the passenger side behind the coolant expansion tank, there are three of them, once you take the black cover off you will see them. I can't remember from memory which one is which, but one is for the ECU, another for Fuel pump and the last one is for the Lambda sensor.