86 325 won't start

[distorto]

My e30 has been sitting for a few monthes. When i try to start it, the engine turns but it won't fire up.

I tried spraying engine starter fluid in the intake and it still wouldn't crank. Does that mean that it isn't getting spark?

The car was parked with a few gallons of 93 in it and I added 5 more gallons thinking that it was too low on fuel. My fuel gauge doesn't work below the half mark.



What parts would fail from sitting?

[jlevie]

Pull a plug & wire and check for spark when cranking the engine.

[distorto]

we touched a spark plug to the empty battery tray and to the strut tower bolt and i didn't see a spark.

[jlevie]

In that case look to the main relay, timing reference sensors, or fusible link.

[distorto]

i'll start there.

thanks!

[distorto]

what is this part? it crumbled when i pulled it apart.

[SoopaGhetto]

i believe thats the front brake pad wear sensor connector.

since its an eta, check to make sure the front crank sensor is gapped properly. i had an issue with starting and once i decreased the gap from a few inches to a few mm it starts up fine everytime

[jlevie]

That is the connector for the wheel speed sensor.

[distorto]

ok, the main relay is the one in the middle on the auxillary relay bracket?

is there a way to test if it's bad?

[ThreeTwentyFissel]

Updates!? C'mon guys shime inn