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  • nugentnsb
    E30 Addict
    • Jul 2011
    • 444

    #16
    ok so i replaced the starter and i can hear the engine trying to idle but i think theres a fuel starvation issue, my fuelk pump isnt turning on, is there a relay or fuse i should replace?

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    • jlevie
      R3V OG
      • Nov 2006
      • 13530

      #17
      There is only the fuel pump relay and fuse 11 in the circuit to the pump.
      The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
      Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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      • nugentnsb
        E30 Addict
        • Jul 2011
        • 444

        #18
        ok i jumpered the pins 30 and 87 from the fuel pump relays, and its turning on, i try starting the car, but it just revs without me pushing on the gas. what does this mean? it wont idle
        engine is just accelerating wiuthout me pushing on the gas pedal

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        • jlevie
          R3V OG
          • Nov 2006
          • 13530

          #19
          That is most likely the result of intake leaks. Have a shop run a smoke test and repair as indicated.
          The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
          Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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          • nugentnsb
            E30 Addict
            • Jul 2011
            • 444

            #20
            nvm throttle cable was stuck, drove the car around and then it died again. headlight started dieing, is this a sign of a bad alternator? tried to start the car but it wont start again. fuel pump not turning on anymore

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