May not be recommended but sometime you have to do what you have to do. Give our parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. Do not work on your vehicle if you feel the task is beyond your ability. Took the car in to garage, guy told me that the fuel level sensor on drivers side is dead and the other side can be fixed. Once you figure out what is missing, it will be easier to diagnose.
Its seems like a fuel pressure issue, don't know how to test since i can't find the pressure test point. Comments and Suggestions: Archbid Comments: 1. So I replaced things like the fuel filter as well as the fuel pump with no change. October 16, 2018 Followup from the Pelican Staff: it may take a short while for the saddles in the tank to equalize, but should adjust once the engine has been running. Mechanical and electrical issues can affect any fuel pump at any time.
It happens after travelling 400 km that it cuts out. Run a temporary wire, does the vehicle run? Anything more is a problem. If you are working with the electrical system, disconnect the battery before beginning. What could be the cause of this. Cars has all new ejectors, fuel filter n regulator, coils and plugs.
I don't drive very often so that may be why the codes were 2 months apart. April 8, 2016 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Follow the instructions on the tech article you commented on. When leaving a comment, please leave your vehicle information. No excessive cranking to start. This will activate your fuel pump. Are there any fault codes? Could be an inaccurate reading, possibly out of fuel or very low when you first refilled it.
What part would you suggest? Green arrows point to terminal 30 battery positive. Test the fuel level sender. July 15, 2015 Followup from the Pelican Staff: A faulty fuel pump check valve. Fuel pressure should be 3. Reasonable acceleration, given the small motor, and will cruise all day long at 140 kmh. Occasionally it will apparently be starved for fuel. My troubleshooting below was inconsistent until I changed batteries.
January 19, 2019 Followup from the Pelican Staff: take your meter off autorange, and read continuous volts. You may have one or both faulty. I quickly slammed in the clutch pedal and cranked it back up and barely got out of the jam unscathed!!! Ever since last week my 330i e46 almost stopped on the highway without fuel while the gauge still displayed almost a quarter tank and range said 100km. I know this has been asked but no answers yet. Now it won't start at all. If something seems different, let us know and share your info to help other users.
November 14, 2016 Followup from the Pelican Staff: We don't currently have that tech article. There are not any fault codes, as I previously stated the main problem is that it will choose to intermittently quietly shut off as it come to complete stop this. Always catch fluids in appropriate containers and properly dispose of any fluid waste. If we get a chance to perform the procedure, we will be sure to document it. Comments and Suggestions: ToyBeemerGuy Comments: Hey Nick, I have a 2004 E46 325i sedan. The problem code reappeared yesterday.
Checking from your previous comments you indicate that you must measure 12V+ at the fuel tank. The pump should run with 10 volts, you have to also test the ground. They can figure out what part or repair kit you need. March 30, 2018 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Good note. I quickly put into Park and it will restart without delay.