Free Gas

[blck325is]

Definitely gas in tank, sloshing and definite non-hollow sound when I smack the tank from underneath the car. Been smacking the pump with my palm, no harder objects. Maybe my chuck taylors?

[blck325is]

I have zero tools, just the jack and spare tire. Not even a screwdriver or a wrench.

[Julien]

hmmm I wonder if your obc code immobilizer took a crap. If this is the case your car should
- Crank
- No Spark
- No Fuel

I would check spark first with a screw driver (off the ignition coil), and fuel pressure by removing a fuel line off the rail.

Last resort... check your cam is spinning when you start the car.

HTH,
Julien


buy/borrow a flat head screwdriver

[george graves]

Air, fuel, spark. One is missing from the combustion chamber, sure it's gas?

[blck325is]

Either fuel or spark, definitely not air. Trying to figure what I could use for a screwdriver. Ahh, I am never leaving home without tools again. I swear.

[D-rock]

I need to get AAA havnt had a chance yet

[Mike]

- Gas in tank? (should "slosh" when you bounce the car.)
- think about whacking the fuel pump with a wrench - it might be bound up.

The ole' wrench against the pump trick got me home one day too! I carry one mean mobile toolbox, just for shit like that.

[blck325is]

Arghh I am about to go hulk on the damn pump. Just start punching away and see if it works.

[Vethen]

Isn't there normally a tool box in the trunk?

O_o

[blck325is]

Yeah, mine got raped before I got the car and my other sets of tools are in my moms and sisters cars and at my apartment about 20 miles from here.

[88e30is]

I would be there for sure if I was near you. Hope you get it figured out.

[blck325is]

Going to pound on my fuel pump, who knows. Be back in 10.

[blck325is]

Thanks to all, again. Yup no dice with the smacking of the pump. Phone is now dead, email and pm's are all I have left.

[blck325is]

Ahh, it's dark now. Woot.

[blck325is]

I am never driving an e30 without tools again.. EVER!