weird issue

[Dj Buttchug]

So im driving along the freeway in the 91 sedan, all is well, mileage is good, shits lookin tits.


Its 110 degrees outside coming from vegas. All the sudden the engine shuts off. I give it gas and nothing, no power at all. Coast to a stop in gear and the engine dies instantly.

I sit there, contemplate my issue, turn the key all the way off,then start it and bam. The car starts up.

I drive to the nearest exit and check everything out. Nothing out of the ordinary.

So wtf?
here are my symptoms

My idle is rough. It seems like itll miss a cyl every so often. Also while driving long distances in the heat I get a sense of power loss at WOT (wide open throttle) Its minimal but its there

The plugs are new but they are cheap champion shit.
I swapped the coil and wires not to long ago to fix a low RPM hiccup.
No vac leaks
CPS is good as far as I know


Let me get some input

[bmwm42]

Something is arcing

[Dj Buttchug]

leaning towards weird electrical problems as well. I have no CEL

driving short distances around town or even semi long freeway drives I never have problems

Would the stumbling Idle and WOT power issues be related?

I have yet to check my fuel pump relay. Fuel is not the issue I dont think. Im running TRE and its brand new.

when it happened I lost one of two things, either fuel or spark.

[B&C]

DME relay, C101 Plug (below manifold) connection, Ign rotor and or cap... The list goes on but that is the top 3.

[bmwm42]

I think its also cap and rotor.lolz noobs

[Dj Buttchug]

LO-fucking L


I'll be sure to take my car into BMW service in Ventura CA.

[Petebee]

It sounds like it could be fuel related...my car was down on power especially when hot as the pump was croaking. I know you can splice in an aftermarket fuel pump, but maybe the solder joints are weak (I tried doing the same on my car, and I couldn't get a good joint based on how tight it was to solder the wires).

I bit the bullet and just got a replacement VDO unit from Autohaus AZ. Now it's smooth sailing all the way to 7K.

[WhyNot]

100% caused by the fact that you didnt bring down the convertible top for me to buy from you when you were in vegas even though i emailed you all about it. the cars computer knew you screwed up and lost out on some cash, some hookers, and some blow. the front emblem wanted some clamidea too. that wasnt the engine missing it was german morse code.

[Dj Buttchug]

100% caused by the fact that you didnt bring down the convertible top for me to buy from you when you were in vegas even though i emailed you all about it. the cars computer knew you screwed up and lost out on some cash, some hookers, and some blow. the front emblem wanted some clamidea too. that wasnt the engine missing it was german morse code.

lol I never got a email from you! I totally would have

[reelizmpro]

Pull the plugs and check for fouling. Get some good NGK or Bosch plugs...1 or 2 steps colder with a tight gap and see what happens.

[Danny]

My money is on fuel pump relay or fuel pump.

[Threehz]

M42's dislike the heat. I have yet to find out what causes my intermittent hot weather rough starts, but my money is on the fuel system. Although I replaced my pump recently, I believe the heat affects something in the fuel system.

Good luck with it.

[WhyNot]

^^^ I think its fuel pump related also. or something like the gas tank goes into vapor lock which you can loosen the cap to equalize the pressures. if you have an extra gas cap just drill a tiny hole thru it and the system will be vented. this is for testing only.

but to make sure, on your key chain, remove your pen, the one in the shape of a big dildo that squirts hand lotion, so you know youre not screwing up the ignition switch somehow.
try to keep your legs straight while you're burping your worm, maybe your knee hit the switch as you smacked your face with your pen [you had chapped cheeks from the desert heat, of course you did]
check the ignition switch is tight and all the connectors are tight and not corroded. also check up my your feet area. then put on some lipstick and gve your pen a good luck kiss and off you go.

dude i sent you ten emails and you sent pics and everything.
i kinda had a feeling you lost interest when i said hookers but i thought it was because youre from utah=mormon but now i think i know what you mean by the 'other white meat' you were looking for.

[Dj Buttchug]

LOL dude if you want the fucking top just throw hunnids at me

Its chillin in my place of residence waiting for you...

PS. Im am not aware of this mormon you speak of. I also enjoy hookers, including your mom

Love buttchug