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Thanks Mike. The distributor has one of these Pertronix electrical ignition systems installed - another thing I'm unfamiliar with. Does anyone know if the Pertronix kit replaces the standard pulse generator in these distributors. I've come across some suggestions that a faulty pulse generator in the ...

Thanks Mike. I adjusted the distributor a bit and the car started up. I don't understand why it being out of time would prevent the ECU from firing the injectors but I'm not that familiar with distributor systems. Anyway, now it will idle for 5 minutes, then start misfiring and a few minutes later ...

Thanks Eric. I verified I have sufficient fuel pressure and strong spark. Still can't figure out why the injectors are not getting a signal to fire. They receive 12v power when ignition is on but never get a signal from the ECU to fire.

Rob
1977 530i

Thanks for the reply Mike. I verified I'm getting spark. Tested two ways. First I used a spark plug tester and second I pulled wires and connected an extra spark plug and grounded it. Saw spark in both tests. I assume if I'm getting spark then the distributor is working correctly, but maybe I'm ...

Hi folks, new to the site and newish 530i owner. Having trouble starting my car. Before it started and ran but stalled after it warmed up. In the process of replacing the old coolant I spilled water along the drivers side of the engine. All of a sudden I get no pulse signal to the injectors. They ...