I recently purchased an E30 from the PNW and drove it across the country with no issues whatsoever.
I dropped it off to have the windows tinted including the front windshield in a clear so I can protect the interior.
When picking up the car it would not start, it cranked over just fine, but nothing would happen.
I knew I dropped it there low on fuel so I went to the gas station and grabbed a gallon of gas and put it in the car.
I was able to get it started and was only able to drive it about 1 mi before it completely shut off and I had to push it to the side and get AAA to take it to my house.
I had thought it might have been the fuel filter getting clogged since I let it run low on fuel, so I replaced that today and got it to start for a few seconds and then it died again.
Checked the plugs and they looked fouled and possibly fuel soaked, so I went and purchased some new ones from the local parts store. the wires are kind of loose on the plugs so I ordered all new stuff tonight.
I did get it to fire for another 10-15 seconds before it shut off.
I do not have any check engine lights, or codes.
I will add that when I did put the key to the on position under the hood it sounded like a bunch of clicking was happening (maybe like a relay rapidly switching) I placed an order for the white control relay in case that is the issue.
Before I drove the car across the country I had the timing belt, water pump, all hoses and belts replaced. as well as the CPS and the cap and rotor done. And a valve adjustment.
Tonight I ordered new plugs, wires, coil, and the relay.
Any other thoughts guys?
Thanks in advance
I dropped it off to have the windows tinted including the front windshield in a clear so I can protect the interior.
When picking up the car it would not start, it cranked over just fine, but nothing would happen.
I knew I dropped it there low on fuel so I went to the gas station and grabbed a gallon of gas and put it in the car.
I was able to get it started and was only able to drive it about 1 mi before it completely shut off and I had to push it to the side and get AAA to take it to my house.
I had thought it might have been the fuel filter getting clogged since I let it run low on fuel, so I replaced that today and got it to start for a few seconds and then it died again.
Checked the plugs and they looked fouled and possibly fuel soaked, so I went and purchased some new ones from the local parts store. the wires are kind of loose on the plugs so I ordered all new stuff tonight.
I did get it to fire for another 10-15 seconds before it shut off.
I do not have any check engine lights, or codes.
I will add that when I did put the key to the on position under the hood it sounded like a bunch of clicking was happening (maybe like a relay rapidly switching) I placed an order for the white control relay in case that is the issue.
Before I drove the car across the country I had the timing belt, water pump, all hoses and belts replaced. as well as the CPS and the cap and rotor done. And a valve adjustment.
Tonight I ordered new plugs, wires, coil, and the relay.
Any other thoughts guys?
Thanks in advance
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