Battery...either it isn't charged or the Alternator is bad.
Just a guess...
Campieri
Battery...either it isn't charged or the Alternator is bad.
Just a guess...
Porsche 944 Turbo Build
One ride and you'll understand why most rocket scientists are German.
My ZHP Build 2004-2014 RIP
Big Earner
This actually sounds very plausible. Car wouldn't start with a failing fuel pump right? I was originally thinking the fuel filter might be clogged.Originally Posted by Hornung418
If you kept trying to start the car and the alternator was bad, you should be able to measure the voltage on the battery and notice the drain right?
Wiseguy
Ill give it a shot when I get home.
Wiseguy
Its a new battery, not ruling it out but its unlikely. Alternator is a good suggestion.
I did think fuel filter also, not sure how I would test that except for just change it, might have to. I was also thinking about testing the voltage, although it cranks strong every time i have tried to start it.
Going home at 1:30 today and will begin diagnosis.
Wiseguy
This worked. Car started right up, idle is a little rough. Guess I'll wait for a code.
Big Earner
I'm really curious what the problem might be, and why this trick worked.
Hey good to know! Also he says there could be only 3 problems causing not to start.
1.Gas is not burning - Bad gasoline
2.Gas pump is dying.
3.Electrics like spark plugs.
@newjack
It works because when you press the gas half way pump starts building pressure and pushing gas in to the engine. Another trick if your car doesnt work in realy realy cold weather do the same thing and should start right up.
Boss
Meric's Dad, FTW!
-Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.
ZHP Pre-Ride Briefing
2005 ZHP, Alcantara, Silver Cube, Nav, Sharked, BMW Perf Intake, BMW Perf CF Strut Brace, CF Valve/Fuel Rail Covers,
Shadowline Grills, CF Splitters, Fog Light Inserts, Euro-mirrors, CDV Delete, Beisan vanos, GAS DISA, BP Coded
Capo di tutti capi
Ftmfw!
He needs his own account, and needs to be a member.
HTC Thunderbolt+TT
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Haha
I'm not sure if he can use the forum. :D He only reads newspapers on internet lol
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
