dead 325i

[apache]

no spark, any clues?

[Scoobz]

Turn the key in the ignition?

[apache]

and that's it is it? all those years of training and experience with a prestige car company, turn the fecking key!

[fixedwheelnut]

What model 325 is it? E30/ E36/ E46?

I would start at the 5 pin DME relay for the DME control unit;

E30 = white relay under black cover on left inner wing

E36 = white relay under black cover adjacent to fuse box under bonnet on left of car by bulkhead

E46 = light green relay inside 'E-box' under bonnet on left of car near bulkhead, E46 also has a small block of fuses for the dme relay outputs as they split to go to injectors, coils, sensors etc.

[scoobz]

apache said:

and that's it is it? all those years of training and experience with a prestige car company, turn the fecking key!

allright...

try the battery.

[apache]

Alright I'll elaborate, driving normally and cuts out suddenly, turns over fine, all electrics work fine, check fuses, fuel, all ok. Green flag checks plug for spark and finds none. The car has individual coils

[apache]

Many thanks Fixedwheelnut, changed the DME relay from our sons car and it started like a dream again

MRS APACHE


>> Edited by apache on Thursday 3rd November 09:12

[scoobz]

well done Mrs Apache, that good for nothing husband couldn't find that out?

Pah... useless.

[apache]

scoobz said:

well done Mrs Apache, that good for nothing husband couldn't find that out? Pah... useless.

well, I was still flicking the key on and off as advised by a BMW expert

[scoobz]

hey, i was eliminating possibiltites... You cant come on here saying "Cars bust - what is it?" and expect sensible.

Especially when one has habits such as yours, One Ear

[apache]

scoobz said:

hey, i was eliminating possibiltites... You cant come on here saying "Cars bust - what is it?" and expect sensible. Especially when one has habits such as yours, One Ear

Oh I geddit, highlight an alarming lack of knowledge on your part and you resort to personal insults, I mean....turn key? good job my toaster wasn't f@@ked, it'd be, 'did you put bread in it?'

[apache]

what habits anyway?

[scoobz]

Did you check the plug was in the wall?

Push the lever down?

you know damn well what habits.. we can air your soiled laundry in here, i think there's only me and you in here