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Hi there just thought I would give you an update regarding my ecu. I sent it to ecutesting as recommended unfortunately they couldn't do anything with it as they said that that they didn't have equipement or tech old enough to test it with lol. They were very apologetic and sent it back to me. Additionally they didn't know of anywhere else I could send it to for testing but of the checks they did do they didn't find anything untoward. So it looks like I will have to find somewhere else or risk buying a second part either way a little bit frustrating.

Thanks Dave I think they are based in Heanor was looking at them yesterday but I will check your link all the same

Can anyone recommend somewhere for testing and fixing an ECU around the Warminster Trowbridge area please Don't mind posting if needed

Thanks Dave that goes along with what I thought

Any luck in getting information from your notes?

Hi Dave thanks for the reply I am referring to the the Overhead Check Panel that sits up by the rear view mirror

Just checking I'm getting emails lol

Hi everyone Just a quick question regarding the overhead console computer as I cannot remember whether it should be All on or off prior to starting the car? I have fitted a new battery and I'm having blond moment lol (no offence intended). Currently prior to cranking the car over it is all lit up and I'm sure it wasn't like that beforehand and then mostly goes out during cranking. Not sure if I have to reset something so any help and advice would be most welcome.

I will keep that in mind especially if I get a good discount lol!!

Just found the absorber its called a damper similar to a fuel pressure regulator https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/SuperCat/BE30/BMW_BE30_FULFUL_pg2_fuel-pressure-dampers.htm BMW 3-Series E30 (1983-1991) - Fuel & Intake - Fuel System - Fuel Pressure Regulators Haven't found the other part yet and its not in their listings

Hi Dave, Thanks for your reply and recommendation. I think I have tried Pelican Parts but I will try again just to be sure. My external pump is knackered and I do have a new one but I don't want to fit it until I know what the other parts do in case they need replacing as well. I think you are right about the Absorber and it makes sense even if we don't understand their terminology. In 1986 I had a V8 Rover Vitesse but loved the cossies too!!!

I used the RealOem site again using my vin and I still get the same result Part 14 listed as a an Absorber which doesn't sound right? and Part 20 is listed as a hose? so any other suggestions would be welcome. Here is the page n question https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=BA31-EUR-04-1986-E30-BMW-320i&diagId=16_0171

Hi everyone I have just removed an E30 external fuel pump and I cannot id the attached parts (see photo) I think one is a regulator and the other is maybe a filter or accumulator? I checked the haynes manual and the on line parts page but I couldn't find a reference to them!! So any help would be welcome

Hi Dave I have googled with little luck and I have just emailed Schmiedmann so maybe they can help

I Does anyone have a copy of this workshop paget hey could ? I found this post whilst googling which has the exact same relay as mine but I can't quite read it and its not in my haynes manual http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/1052466

Thanks Dave rechecked relay again today and must admit not totally happy with readings so maybe worth replacing sadly though I cannot seem to find one at a reasonable price lol!!! I did clean up straps and have been though with contact cleaner but will be glad when I have moved car to a more accessible place

Thanks Dave its one of those 7 pin ones I will test with a multimeter but when in situ it does click in then straight out again but I would have thought that just running a link wire would prove whether the pump was faulty? Anyway no harm in re-checking. Are there any other relays worth checking out whilst I am at it?

Hello Dave, Thanks for the welcome and for the very useful information. Yes a bit of a project which was running fine but just died for no good reason LOL!! I did the usual checks for spark and fuel and fuses. i have spark fuse is fine but I put a link wire on the pins 87b to 30 or 87 to 30 I have nothing. I managed to get under the car in the week and I could just about get to the wires due to where the car is parked at present and I had no continuity so I think it may be fault. Also internal pump check out ok

Hi there, Could anyone please tell me the specifications on the External fuel pump for a 1985 320 I would guess its probably a Bosch just wondered what the flow rate was as need to replace mine also is that a fuel regulator bolted next to it? any advise would be welcome Many thanks