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Help! 87 528e starts for 30' and die????? (archive)

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Posted by Mike Y. on December 03, 2000 at 00:17:24:

Well, it starts about 30 sec. and die.

Because I am not a mechanic and here are the facts told by my mechanic.

He first suspected electrical system, not fuel or battery system, was the cause.

He knew sparks fire but not consistent and it's kind of on or off and weak.

He had made several calls and two areas were suggested to focus:
1. Exchange of whole computer case under the glove box
but no luck.
2. Crack sensor? he has not done anything but suspected.
3. RPM sensor? he did get the part and replaced, and it starts for 30 sec. and die.
Because I was aware of RPM and Mileage gauges were acting up and down or no action at all sometimes. Although I do not know if this was an initial sign, which caues the final break down eventually or this is something else.

Anyway, any suggestions are welcome!!!!


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