starting E46

[BMW9700]

recently have a weird problem wit my E46.. when i turn the ignition key to crank the engine, nothing happens for a few seconds..then the engine cranks up..sometimes i have to turn the ignition key back and try again and it starts...wonder if any of you E46 owners have come across a similar problem? any input is much appreciated..regards

 

[samhun]

It might be the Fuel Pump, Fuel Filter, crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor and maybe alternator. Most probably could be the Fuel Pump. Check these with your workshop Mach.

 

[QD250]

bmw9700,

how's your engine/car now?

 

[BMW9700]

bmw9700,

how's your engine/car now?

the problem seems to have corrected itself..i did not send for checking yet..

 

[devilsadvocate]

bro,

i had the same problem two weeks back - took it to my regular mech in Desa Pandan - Coburn - he told me could be the fuel pump but as i was in a hurry -suppose to sort it out next service which is due this Saturday.

the problem had dissepeared completely but today - after lunch - when i reversed my car from the parking lot - the rpm - dropped and the engine died. when i tried cranking - the car sort of starts and dies immediately. then started standing and accelerating - then no problem. Drove back all the way (about 6km) no problem.

going to send to mech tomorrow am.

 

[Mouse]

bro,

i had the same problem two weeks back - took it to my regular mech in Desa Pandan - Coburn - he told me could be the fuel pump but as i was in a hurry -suppose to sort it out next service which is due this Saturday.

the problem had dissepeared completely but today - after lunch - when i reversed my car from the parking lot - the rpm - dropped and the engine died. when i tried cranking - the car sort of starts and dies immediately. then started standing and accelerating - then no problem. Drove back all the way (about 6km) no problem.

going to send to mech tomorrow am.

if next time u start your car and immediately your engine die off again, after a few attempt and the same problem persist, try stepping on your gas pedal and then crank your engine. if this work, u better have your idling control valve check for fault, if there is no fault on GT1, get it clean. the flap inside the idling valve is suppose to bounce like a spring when u use a screwdriver to flip it open, its suppose to flip open and close like spring easily without and resistance that allow the airflow while u start your engine. if it doesnt flip open and close like a spring, get it clean with WD40, make sure its clean properly

 

[devilsadvocate]

dro mouse,

thanks bro - the symptoms i.e dying engine which only stays started with the gas pedal being stepped on - is what i am having right now.

So will get mech to chech the idling control valve.

again many thanks bro

cheers