Hi
can anybody help i have a e30 318 convertable that won't start. i was driving the car a couple of days ago it started to loose power then cut out it turns over but doesn't start. The car has petrol in it so i know it didn't run out. Can anyone give me some clues.
many thanks
Car not starting
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Brianmoooore
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You'll have to find the 'clues' yourself. There are 1001 reasons why a car may not start, so they have to be narrowed down a bit.
Are there sparks at a spark plug when you crank it over?
Does the fuel pump run when you crank it over? (Pull up the rear seat base, and remove the oval inspection plate on the RH side. This exposes the fuel pump, and you should be able to hear it when the engine is cranked.)
Are there sparks at a spark plug when you crank it over?
Does the fuel pump run when you crank it over? (Pull up the rear seat base, and remove the oval inspection plate on the RH side. This exposes the fuel pump, and you should be able to hear it when the engine is cranked.)