Ok, what the hell is wrong with my car?

[kowalski]

check your wires, i had the same problem. from vibrations the wires cracked and would stop sending signals for a second, car would stall and then run just fine. Just wiggle all the wires around with the car running and see if it cuts.

[MR 325]

Does teh car have OBC?

Yes although nothing on it is working since the motor swap. Apparently there is some shit I need to run to the glove box for that.

[Axxe]

Dude, I have the EXACT same problem on my M20 swapped 318iS. It's fucking annoying!! Been trying to track it down, but I want to replace my cap and rotor first, been 60k kms since I have done them and they are looking a bit worn.

[MR 325]

Dude, I have the EXACT same problem on my M20 swapped 318iS. It's fucking annoying!! Been trying to track it down, but I want to replace my cap and rotor first, been 60k kms since I have done them and they are looking a bit worn.

I'm almost ready to swap out the whole wiring harness and see if that solves it.

[crazynoll]

not an expert or anything but you dont have platinum plugs in right?

[MR 325]

not an expert or anything but you dont have platinum plugs in right?

Bosch Super plugs are all I use.

[Mike325]

Try changing your plugs first like I had mentioned eairlier.

[PeaveyBassist]

Have you checked the injector harness pins for corrosion?

Will

[MR 325]

To top off this fucking situation... My keys have been lost since Tuesday!!!

[RobertK]

Try changing your plugs first like I had mentioned eairlier.

I seriously doubt plugs are the cause of this problem.

Once you find your keys try tugging or wiggling on the ignition once you start it up to see if there is a loose contact there.

EDIT: Have you thoroughly checked your battery connectors?

[Mike325]

I seriously doubt plugs are the cause of this problem.

Once you find your keys try tugging or wiggling on the ignition once you start it up to see if there is a loose contact there.

EDIT: Have you thoroughly checked your battery connectors?

It is worth a shot tho. Just suggesting because this fix the same problem on another car of mine.

[Rocla]

Yes although nothing on it is working since the motor swap. Apparently there is some shit I need to run to the glove box for that.

OBC should work if RPM and mpg gauges work.

[ACHTUNG]

All grounds are attached.

I had very similar symptoms and it turned out that my grounds needed to be cleaned up and tightened.

[MR 325]

OBC should work if RPM and mpg gauges work.

My tach is not hooked up.

[MR 325]

I had very similar symptoms and it turned out that my grounds needed to be cleaned up and tightened.

The motor has been in the car less than 2 months, all of the grounds are fine.