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evilming318ia
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Post Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:53 pm

so as title say my e30 died 2 mins after start up getting fuel and spark tps good icv good but no start at all .disconnect the maf car start but dies as soon as i reconnect the maf any idea what could cause this issue? need help please :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Post Wed Sep 26, 2012 5:29 pm

I guess i wont have any help on here thanks for the viewers keep up mates
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Post Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:13 pm

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Post Thu Sep 27, 2012 1:08 am

I don't think E30s have a MAF.

If you want help you need to give more information. eg. what engine have you got?

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Post Thu Sep 27, 2012 7:13 am

As BenHar says, E30 engines have AFM, not MAF.

Don't know what engine you have, but if disconnecting the AFM lets it fire, then it's a rich or lean running issue. This is usually caused by an air leak (a split in one of the rubber hoses) or a failing engine coolant sensor known as the Blue Plug.

For more info, check this page:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... oubleshoot
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Post Fri Sep 28, 2012 2:47 am

Problem sOlved it was the fuel pump it works but with no pressure to fuel rail replace it by a new one works great now car is a 88 318ia m40 engine