Now I am getting frustrated!!!!

[MovOvr1]

Two issues.

1. starting problem
2. Headlights are only on when the turn signal is on or when you apply slight pressure to turn signal stalk like you are turning on brights.

First issue, I asked awhile ago but both pumps are recently replaced and don't have many miles on them. When the car sits for over 30 minutes after being shut down it won't start. I have to pull the fuses to the fuel pumps (two big round ones up front) to get the car to start, after it starts, I put the fuses back in and voila....no problem. If I just continue to crank....you smell LOTS of gas! No idle problem once its going no hesitations ect. The first start of the day....no problem. What is going on?

Second..tonight I am leaving my mom's and go out and (of course have the starting issue) but go to turn on headlights and they no worky!! Turn on brights and start to drive but obviously have to dim due to traffic and no lights. Then turn on turn signal and wow I have lights..WTF? Is this in the stalk? Can you just replace the turn signal stalk or am going hunting for an electrical gremlin somewhere?

Sorry for the long post, but appreciate any advice.

Thanks

brian

[Leland Pate]

You need to replace that turn signal stock imediately. You are running the risk of burning up the wiring harness if it totally shorts out. (Ask me how I know)

When you replace the stalk, look into installing a set of relays for the headlights. there have been many posts on this.

As for your cold start problem. Search for some threads on WUR (warm up regulator) and cold start valve. You may have a problem with clogged injectors.

[MovOvr1]

Thanks for response!! I don't understand the issue with having to remove the fuses (or relays) to get the car started. What is going on when I do that. If I don't get the fuses back in time and the car dies, it starts up like there is no problem after that.

I just don't understand why without the fuses in the car starts no problem for about 5-7 seconds then of course obviously dies.

Thanks for the input.

BTW how do you like your 76 2002? I just got rid of a 75 project I was working on but ran out of time.


Brian

[herman maire]

I would definately get a good turn signal switch in there soon.

To save you the drama heres a quick story.
I had a headlight switch on my old bmw 5 series short, ended up frying half the dash board (pretty funny thinking back) when it happened I was smelling a little smoke couldnt figure where it was comming from until I couldnt see where I was going anymore.
Dumped the clutch ,shut the car off ( now its pitch dark, not a car or street light around) realizing whatever was burning was still burning I ran around like a mad man trying to find something to disconect the battery( for some strange reason battery terminals get really hot when its shorten out, my fingers got roasted)
Man that burnt smell really is one of the worst. There was alot of damage, from a little inocent freaken switch.

As for the flooding I dont know if the 930 has a CDI ignition sound like its taking too long for it to start sparking so you just flood the motor thats why it will run for a bit the die when you take out the fuses
Check the other stuff that was mentioned also
good luck