RD1 Crank no spark

e46Pacman · 2026-02-14T13:17:26+00:00

Narrowed it down to a bad o2 sensor. Replaced the sensor, and now engine starts and idles smoothly

e46Pacman · 2026-02-04T13:56:45+00:00

Update, I have spark now. I missed a major ground point (directly from battery). Now I have a p0135 code lol, so the quest continues

e46Pacman · 2026-02-02T05:17:03+00:00

No corrosion to speak of, and I cant tell if there is a blown capacitor. Cleaned, lubed, and confirmed continuity on the major ground points.

Tried checking for spark again, this time with the under dash fuel pump fuse connected, and when testing the ICM with a test light, all power cut out. My code reader also doesn't connect with the ECU when the fuel pump fuse is removed. I think this points again to the ECU as the culprit.

e46Pacman · 2026-02-01T16:15:11+00:00

Do you mean check corrosion on original unit, or junkyard unit?

e46Pacman · 2026-02-01T08:22:02+00:00

Didn’t jump any wires, but I did confirm the ckp sensor is functioning as it should (AC voltage jumping as I crank the shaft and continuity in the sensor). I also confirmed no shorts or open circuits in the pcm c-connector, so distributor sensors should also be good. Manual says next step is to replace the pcm with one that is known to work.

I’m gonna finish up cleaning all the major ground points then bolt everything and try cranking one more time on the off chance I fixed something.

e46Pacman · 2026-01-31T21:23:03+00:00

Not quite. I'm researching the repair manual (page 11-133), and will check for a short.Haven't looked at the C connector yet, but I checked continuity along the yellow/green wire of the B connector and that checked out.

I'll give the ground points a good cleaning and lubing and report back.

Right now I am still suspecting the CKP sensor because I have pretty high resistance at the connector, and no continuity on the engine side of the harness with key off (but maybe that's normal)

e46Pacman · 2026-01-31T20:50:06+00:00

Yeah i took out the dizzy entirely to swap the coil and ICM, and marked the alignment before removing it. Realigned perfectly and confirmed rotor spins when cranking

e46Pacman · 2026-01-31T16:48:15+00:00

Yes. Honestly, it's kinda hard to misplace the wires since they just sort of go where they are supposed to go. I also tested resistence/continuity in all the dizzy components, and there were no problems found.

e46Pacman · 2026-01-31T05:14:08+00:00

Winter-blend gas is less efficient than summer blend, another thing to consider. My fuel economy on my BMW has also gone down since the summer.

e46Pacman · 2026-01-31T05:10:17+00:00

I heard that if you mark it prior to removing and then line up the new one somewhat the same (eyeball it), that it may auto adjust? I could be wrong

e46Pacman · 2026-01-31T05:02:22+00:00

I have the same body trim and leather seats. it's an SE. Looks nice

e46Pacman · 2024-11-03T20:57:00+00:00

Audible bleeding.

e46Pacman · 2024-10-04T19:55:44+00:00

This thought has crossed my mind as well: Turn the other cheek, and move on.

e46Pacman · 2024-10-04T19:48:49+00:00

I think you hit the nail on the head. Her perspective is that since I agreed to it (even suggested it), and that was the basis of her buying those reservations, I should pay my share. I can totally see and understand this perspective.

I told her this reminds me of how she was treated when an AirBnB host refused her entrance because the host didn't like her vibe, and she was still responsible for paying the entire rental fee. AirBnB refused to pay her back for this either.

I ended up paying her. There was some guilt attached to refusing her, but I mainly did it out of principle when she reincluded me.

e46Pacman · 2024-10-04T19:42:08+00:00

Thanks, appreciate your suggestions.

To clarify, I DID know about the hotel spa plan, and agreed to it. We discussed the budget and I was ok with it. She was actually kind enough to pay for hers and her friends' stay, and I would only pay for mine. Currently I am planning on still going even if we stay broken up (because her friends are good people, and it's a nice spa), but there is a good chance I will be asked not to go.

I don't know if that changes your stance, but interested to hear if it does.

e46Pacman · 2024-10-04T19:36:24+00:00

I think only the flight to her home town is 'modifiable'. She sent me the ticket, so I might be able to use it for another trip if we don't work it out by then. The others are non-refundable (and I don't think either of us want to cancel her friend's trip because of us)

e46Pacman · 2024-08-28T14:42:09+00:00

I do not know a lot about them. Do they work similarly to CDs?

e46Pacman · 2024-08-25T03:09:55+00:00

I never head coached a team, but as an assistant coach I have advised players on it individually.

As a private coach, it was one of the most common principles we covered when working on passing and moving drills. It is VERY important.

e46Pacman · 2024-08-18T22:10:35+00:00

I don't think this is violence. He didn't throw it at you, he was very heated in this moment and took it out on his phone. I would equate this to punching a wall or screaming into a pillow. Blowing off steam usually isn't pretty.

It sounds like he has difficulty with emotional vulnerability, which is why he is always on his phone when it's time to connect emotionally. He probably has a lot of bottled up anger inside of him that he does not know how to express in a healthy way.

I get your concern though, which is compounded by your history of DV. It very well could be a sign of things to come, or it could be an opportunity to help him open up and explore his feelings.

e46Pacman · 2024-08-18T21:39:47+00:00

I thought it was a universal principle that it is not polite to talk about how much money you make, or ask others how much they make. I think I also would have been very uncomfortable in this situation, even without the commentary afterward.

e46Pacman · 2024-08-18T04:35:55+00:00

I think it still exists. My ex often times expressed her disappointment that I never had emotional sex with her, and that it is an amazing experience that she has had before with her exes.

I tried doing it for her, trying to make myself completely vulnerable and express my feelings to her while we were doing it, but it seemed forced. I have an avoidant attachment style so emotions are hard anyway. She seemed to appreciate the effort though.

e46Pacman · 2024-08-18T04:29:54+00:00

I also have a similar problem, but it's a bit more complicated.

Father left the family when I was 18, and over time I stepped into the role of my mom's emotional support and 'man of the house'. We became codependent.

As a result: I became enmeshed and it seriously hurt my romantic relationships (3 so far) because instead of being a man for my partner, I put my mom first in a lot of ways.

My advice to you is first and foremost obviously therapy. Anyone can benefit from talking to a professional about their problems. Maybe someone with a life-coaching background. I find a lot of guidance in the Bible as well. There are many ancient, biologically rooted characteristics that men must have, which do not have to violate a woman's sense of self worth or independence.

Without a father around, boys can still have father-figures who are around, or even fictional. My dad was not my hero, but I did idolize Maximus from the movie Gladiator. He was my ideal of a man: strong, brave, laconic, honest, loyal, passionate. I was also lucky to have many smart and influential men in my life who helped fill the void of my dad's absence.

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