1990 BMW 520i - engine cut out while driv
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Topic: 1990 BMW 520i - engine cut out while driv
Posted By: moyah8
Subject: 1990 BMW 520i - engine cut out while driv
Date Posted: 22-December-2005 at 17:06
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Hello Everyone, I too am having the same wobble whell problem. Recently purchased a 1990 520i and noticed that the wheel wobbles, and at times seems to have a bit of play in it. Could my problem be the same as Miks? Please help.
Also, I was driving today and the egine just died while I was driving. Placed the car in nutral (it's a manual) and then restarted.... it did, then just died again had I not keep my foot on the accelerator. This fault repeted itself for about 2 minutes then all was well. PLEASE ADVICE.
Thanks ------------- 1990 BMW 520i, 5spd Manual - Drives a dream |
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Posted By: bmwcrazy
Date Posted: 22-December-2005 at 18:53
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how u doing same thing happened to me turned out to be ignition relay
on its way out try under bonnet next to ecu there should be two relays
a white one and a green one it was the green one on mine got one for a
couple off quid and its never happened again take it out and if its all black and brown its done best of luck dazz  -------------    
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Posted By: moyah8
Date Posted: 23-December-2005 at 14:05
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Thanks for the reply, I will check this out and update.
Out of curiosity, how much did this relay cost? Also judging from your explanation is it fair of me to assume that it is a DIY job? Kind regards ------------- 1990 BMW 520i, 5spd Manual - Drives a dream |
Posted By: e34-520iSE
Date Posted: 24-December-2005 at 10:33
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Hey Moyah8 - does your car have the M20 12v single cam engine in? If so
then I have the same car as you, which I have had the "pleasure" of
completely replacing most of the parts that could possibly wear. To check your steering problems you will need to jack the front end of the car up and firmly and agressively rock each front roadwheel side to side. If there is any movement then you need to identify the cause. It may be just be an outer tie rod bush, or the N/S idler arm jumping up and down. If the Pitman arm on the bottom of the steering box is worn/slack you will see this movement too. Slop inside the steering box can be "dialled out" using the adjuster on the top. Hope that helps! Shaun ------------- Self confessed madman 1990 Brilliantrot 2 ltr M20. Air force definition of explosives: A loud noise followed by the sudden going away of what was once there a second ago. |
Posted By: moyah8
Date Posted: 24-December-2005 at 10:39
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I am not entirly sure what type engine it is!! Sorry for ignorance, but this is my first BMW (yet I am a GR8 lover of the cars), I do not know what type engine! I will try your suggestion along with others suggested, thanks again. ------------- 1990 BMW 520i, 5spd Manual - Drives a dream |
Posted By: shogun
Date Posted: 25-December-2005 at 12:06
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You can find out the correct engine type, the transmission type and the month/year of production with the VIN decoder. Go to my website below and look for VIN decoder and type in the last 7 digits of your chassis number. ------------- E32 750iL,E36 M3 http://twrite.org/shogunnew/topmenu.html" rel="nofollow - 7 Series Tech Tips |
Posted By: David 87M3
Date Posted: 25-December-2005 at 16:57
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Hi,
have a look at http://www.bmwe34.net - www.bmwe34.net Loads of valuable info on there. cutting out could be a relay as said above. the white relay in called a dme relay of Main relay. it controlles the ECU i think. I had issues with a 318(1989) and it was a white relay in the engine bay that causes issues |
Posted By: bmwcrazy
Date Posted: 28-December-2005 at 14:31
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easy enough to change the relay and i only paid a tenner for a new one wire brush and claen the old one some times this helps as well dazz -------------
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