BMW points ignition M30 E9, E12, E23,E24,2002 troubleshooting coil, distributor, wires, spark plugs

going thru my experience of troubleshooting the points ignition on my 1978 bmw e12

[@伍佰-h7s]

Have Ignition control module ？

[@satisfiedincorporated]

@@伍佰-h7s yes

[@davidmulenga2085]

Wow was doing the wrong things all along on my M10 engine my car ran rough😢 n high on gas less power even wanted to switch to electronic ignition

[@satisfiedincorporated]

Let me know if you can get it running better. 👍

[@davidmulenga2085]

@@satisfiedincorporated ok sure I will let you know I think the part I missed was the wiring from starter to the ignition coil

[@davidmulenga2085]

​@@satisfiedincorporatedone more thing on my E12 once I plan e my condenser on the ground ...I won't have enough spark ...instead it wants to be suspended in the air that's when spark comes ...but looking at most condensers are usually placed on the ground...on inside the distributor...any idea why

[@psme19]

1983, 533i e28, cranks but doesn't start, new Crankshaft sensor new spark plugs, fuel pump is working, what could be the problem??, is getting annoying

[@satisfiedincorporated]

Car needs 3 things. Fuel to injectors Spark to plugs Air to plugs

[@petegaming8901]

to my knowledge on these early motronic cars all sensors need to be functional, but you could also have an ignition switch issue. to check the switch run 12 volts from positive of battery to term 15 on coil (positive), then briefly jump pins 11 and 14 on your diagnostic port sticking off top of the motor. in a very similar boat with my 84 633 right now this shit is frustrating

[@psme19]

@@petegaming8901 thanks Pete, very annoying

[@psme19]

@@petegaming8901 gonna send it to a BMW specialist

[@toffifrimane7986]

Coolant temp sensor ? Air flow meter