Intermittent split second fuel cutoff after replacing timing belt.

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  • Ian 87 325ic
    Noobie
    • Dec 2003
    • 2

    #1

    Intermittent split second fuel cutoff after replacing timing belt.

    I have a 1987 325i convertible (build date May 21, 1987). I just had a new timing belt installed. On the drive home up a local hill, I had the occasional stumble immediately followed by a strong surge. Just watching the gauges with the car running in neutral, the fuel economy gauge suddenly drops to zero, the revs drop and then surge before settling at about 800 RPM again. I've cleaned the ICV and checked the resistance - it's within specs. I've checked the resistance of the blue temperature sensor - it's within specs at all temperatures. I have a Miller MAF replacing the AFM so that shouldn't be an issue. Any ideas on what could be causing this? More particularly, is there anything that the shop would have disconnected or moved when replacing the timing belt that could result in this behaviour as the car ran perfectly up until the belt change?
    Thanks!
  • MrBurgundy
    R3V Degenerate
    • Mar 2012
    • 5556

    #2
    Check your CPS

    pretty common for a diyer to not clip in the section of wire to the timing cover and the fan or WP pulley will snag it and damage the wiring.

    Current Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 1973 Porsche 914 // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP // 2024 Yamaha XSR700 // 2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X

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    • 82eye
      R3VLimited
      • Jan 2009
      • 2044

      #3
      Originally posted by Ian 87 325ic
      I have a Miller MAF replacing the AFM so that shouldn't be an issue
      with age they are now failing. if you do a search you'll find hundreds of posts with no fix. hopefully it is not the issue here.
      Last edited by 82eye; Today, 07:06 PM.

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      • e30m3s54turbo
        No R3VLimiter
        • Jun 2010
        • 3275

        #4
        On one of my e30 I have Split Second and a mass air from a Ford vehicle. I had problem with it a couple years ago. I contacted Split Second to ask what mass-air was in the kit. He gave me the information. I also did asked to he could send me detections how wire it up. I was able to check my wiring was connected correctly.
        My was the mass air went bad.
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