Chutluck wrote:
>
> Gentlemen (Sorry.. Not sure if there were any lady pro's who
> participate ;-)
>
> I just got a 1987 325e E30 that seems to start only when it wants to.
> Can someone please direct me to the right direction? It's driving me
> crazy.
>
> Here is the situation:
>
> I get in, in the morning, put the key in, turn it over and it starts.
> Next a few times (a few, maybe any number within the same day) it
> starts with no problems. When I get in the next time, it will turn on
> forever, but will not start. In this case, I have two choices.
>
> A. Leave it alone for a few hours and check back to see if
> it's done throwing a fit.

I'd try new fuel pump and Motronic relays. Often a good tap on the relay
will temporarily cure it. They live under the black plastic strip in
front of the windscreen.

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