I don't know how I missed seeing this website in the past, but glad I could join tonight.
My first Z3 was a 1998 roadster with 4 cylinder and manual transmission. Owned from 2010 - 2013
Current Z3 is 1998 M Roadster. Owned since 2013. I'm chasing a fuel problem using Robert Bentley manual and Pelican Parts tech forum for guidance. Fuses 13 & 18 are good, but I forgot to check the voltages at these fuses. There is no voltage at the fuel pump connector, but the ground is good.
Pulled the fuel pump relay (under dash / above the kick panel) and the contacts were dirty. Disassembled the relay and did not find any signs of heat damage and the relay contacts are clean. I am going to replace it anyway, but I'm having a terrible time getting the new one inserted in the socket. There isn't enough room to contort my hand and position the relay for insertion. There has to be a "trick" for insertion? Can the mating socket be removed from the white plastic mounting surface by sliding the socket upwards? I pulled the two adjacent relays for more room, but still no joy.
Also, Peake Research tool did not display any codes. The car starts and runs normal using ether/starting fluid.
Thank you for your help & suggestions.
Wayne
Other BMW's, past & present include:
2002 325i sport package sedan (gone)
2004 325i sport package coupe (gone)
2004 X5 4.4i (still have it)
2008 X3 3.0ix (gone)
2014 X3 3.5ix sport package (gone)
My first Z3 was a 1998 roadster with 4 cylinder and manual transmission. Owned from 2010 - 2013
Current Z3 is 1998 M Roadster. Owned since 2013. I'm chasing a fuel problem using Robert Bentley manual and Pelican Parts tech forum for guidance. Fuses 13 & 18 are good, but I forgot to check the voltages at these fuses. There is no voltage at the fuel pump connector, but the ground is good.
Pulled the fuel pump relay (under dash / above the kick panel) and the contacts were dirty. Disassembled the relay and did not find any signs of heat damage and the relay contacts are clean. I am going to replace it anyway, but I'm having a terrible time getting the new one inserted in the socket. There isn't enough room to contort my hand and position the relay for insertion. There has to be a "trick" for insertion? Can the mating socket be removed from the white plastic mounting surface by sliding the socket upwards? I pulled the two adjacent relays for more room, but still no joy.
Also, Peake Research tool did not display any codes. The car starts and runs normal using ether/starting fluid.
Thank you for your help & suggestions.
Wayne
Other BMW's, past & present include:
2002 325i sport package sedan (gone)
2004 325i sport package coupe (gone)
2004 X5 4.4i (still have it)
2008 X3 3.0ix (gone)
2014 X3 3.5ix sport package (gone)
