This may be obvious, but It took me 10 years to figure it out. Occasionally my tii will not start the first time when hot. This is usually because of inattention on my part. Some of these times, the engine will become flooded. Because of the design of its fuel delivery system, the tii will not respond, when flooded, to the classical “fix” of putting the accelerator to the floor to air out the cylinders. The only real “fix” is to wait 1-2 hours.
One time in this situation, I removed the fuse controlling the electric fuel pump, thus depriving the engine of added fuel both from the injectors, but more importantly, from the cold start valve the engine then turned over briefly after starting it with the accelerator on the floor. I stopped the engine immediately, replaced the fuse, and drove on.
contributed by: Thomas A. Butterworth
Last update: 2006-12-07 00:11
After removing my alternator for bushing replacement, I took it to (2) places before I was able to have it tested. The newest computerized charging system tester stations do not list this car in their database. Some places don’t have the correct connector. I first took my original 73 unit to a local Pep Boys service center. They had a fancy new machine that didn’t have the older BMW’s listed. The second place was an Advanced Auto Parts store.
They had a slightly older tester that was used on my alternator – but they claimed the output was too low under load. I neglected to ask “how bad is it”. They also tried to sell me the standard top mount non-tii remanufactured unit!. I finally ended up in a very old Auto/Marine Electric shop very close to my workplace. They tested the alternator and said it worked fine but the bearings were going bad. I decided to order a Bosch AL-40X (still on backorder). After waiting 4 weeks! – my new alternator arrived. It even came with a new black pulley/fan and resistor! Notes regarding the red urethane bushings sold by several companies: They are too thick and the stock washer will not fit under the circlip. Trim the leading edges before installing them. Last update: 2009-06-24 19:01 Author: Jim Gerock
We have all seen numbers on the 2002′s terminals and wire numbers on schematics and perhaps thought nothing about it. It probably comes as no surprise to learn the numbering is actually part of a German industrial standard and is used on all German cars as well as vehicles produced elsewhere.
Let’s keep this simple and point out a few basics for you to remember. Circuit/Contact 1 Lead to ignition points 15 Switched battery voltage — through ignition switch 30 Unswitched battery voltage 31 Ground return 50 Starter solenoid cranking switched voltage Ground wires are usually brown And for Bosch Ignition Coils – If the letter “W’ is stamped on the bottom of the coil, it must be used with a ballast resistor. Last update: 2006-12-06 23:55 Author: tiiregister