Starting problems

Need technical Q/A then you're in the right place

Moderator: martauto

User avatar
GooneriC
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 304
Joined: Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:00 pm
Location: Barbados

Post Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:23 pm

My 320i wouldnt start last week and after numerous checks i realised the wire leading to the ignition coil was damaged, it came loose from the clamp and the fan blade nicked it. I connected the frayed wires back together , covered it up and tried starting it again and everything was fine. Yesterday i started, let it run for a bit and switched off. Got up this morning and cant get the damn thing started. What could the problem be ? What do i need to check in a step by step order so i can determine the fault?
Its a pre-facelift L-Jetronic controlled 320i. The fule pump is working , the fuel delivery is fine , the starter seems to be fine..everything turns over as it should but nothing doing so far.
User avatar
ameetgill1
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 374
Joined: Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:00 pm

Post Fri Nov 23, 2012 4:33 pm

had a similar problem it was the crank sensor, try changing that and that will sort out the problem
User avatar
GooneriC
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 304
Joined: Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:00 pm
Location: Barbados

Post Sat Nov 24, 2012 3:03 pm

No crank sensor i think , its an early Jetronic engine.