toyotafj40s All American 8649 Posts user info edit post |
My buddy went to fire his car up this morning.
It wouldnt turn over, but not fire. then he gave it gas, while firing and it would start up. run for a quick sec then shut off.
does anyone know what the problem could be?
I heard there was a big push to get the crank position sensors on these cars replaced, which might explain the problem.
I hear the spark on these cars are pretty sturdy,
maybe fuel filter or fuel pump?
Car was running just fine the day before and he drives it everyday.
thanks guys 8/10/2009 9:35:32 AM |
ScHpEnXeL Suspended 32613 Posts user info edit post |
it wouldn't turn over but not fire?
what in the god damn fuck are you trying to say, son? 8/10/2009 9:52:43 AM |
gtherman All American 628 Posts user info edit post |
fuel pump/fuel pump fuse
check the fuse first cause it's easier and cheaper 8/10/2009 10:16:49 AM |
toyotafj40s All American 8649 Posts user info edit post |
It will turn over, and if he hit the gas it would fire. but not keep running.
I was thinking fuel pump/fuel filter as well.
thanks guys, I appreciate it.
sorry about my win of engrish skills... this post here is what i meant to say.
[Edited on August 10, 2009 at 11:03 AM. Reason : d] 8/10/2009 10:57:59 AM |
Fail Boat Suspended 3567 Posts user info edit post |
Come on sexpencil, it was pretty obvious from his next sentence what he meant to say. 8/10/2009 11:05:25 AM |
toyotafj40s All American 8649 Posts user info edit post |
aight if i cant diagnose that shit as an easy fix tonite, bitch is going to the dealer 8/10/2009 1:42:26 PM |
optmusprimer All American 30318 Posts user info edit post |
did you even pop the hood? 8/10/2009 5:32:45 PM |
toyotafj40s All American 8649 Posts user info edit post |
I havent even gone to see the car. I am goin in a lil. 8/10/2009 5:46:59 PM |
Ragged All American 23473 Posts user info edit post |
they arent called hoods over there 8/10/2009 5:52:00 PM |
toyotafj40s All American 8649 Posts user info edit post |
bonnets right? 8/11/2009 2:14:44 PM |
Skack All American 31140 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "It wouldnt turn over, but not fire. then he gave it gas, while firing and it would start up. run for a quick sec then shut off." |
Sounds like fuel delivery problem to me. Probably a bad fuel pump. Could be clogged fuel filter or bad fuel pump relay too.8/11/2009 2:23:38 PM |
toyotafj40s All American 8649 Posts user info edit post |
it was a bad idle sensor r some shit 8/11/2009 4:39:58 PM |
Diggler All American 820 Posts user info edit post |
Probably the idle valve......that would have been my first guess, or a vacuum leak. Fuel pumps are pretty common as well.
If your friend needs any BMW work done, skip the dealer and come to me. I'll save them a stack of cash. 8/12/2009 6:54:30 PM |
ScHpEnXeL Suspended 32613 Posts user info edit post |
do you have the tool to reset the oil life meter on an e39? need mine done. 8/12/2009 7:20:07 PM |
Speedsta800 All American 683 Posts user info edit post |
^just ground pin 7 on the 20 pin under the hood for 13secs, with the key on of course. 8/12/2009 10:17:54 PM |
toyotafj40s All American 8649 Posts user info edit post |
thx diggler, i will let him kno 8/13/2009 2:44:14 PM |
ScHpEnXeL Suspended 32613 Posts user info edit post |
awesome. thanks. 8/13/2009 4:16:39 PM |
69 Suspended 15861 Posts user info edit post |
iac 10/15/2009 7:29:16 AM |