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Old 05-26-2009, 05:59 PM   #1
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Angry Electrical Shutoff after Ignition ?!?!?!?!

Very strange and dangerous issue with my '95 TI :

I turn the car on (before the ignition) .... all electrical elements work perfect (radio, wipers, etc.). As soon as I turn the ignition key and the motor starts running .... radio, wipers, windows all cease to function.

Sometimes ... while driving ... out of nowhere the electrical comes on miraculously; but more often than not I have to make sure it won't rain, etc. because I live in South Florida and this could be a real hazard while driving.

Anyone have any clue what is going on?

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Old 05-26-2009, 09:28 PM   #2
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Very strange and dangerous issue with my '95 TI :

I turn the car on (before the ignition) .... all electrical elements work perfect (radio, wipers, etc.). As soon as I turn the ignition key and the motor starts running .... radio, wipers, windows all cease to function.

Sometimes ... while driving ... out of nowhere the electrical comes on miraculously; but more often than not I have to make sure it won't rain, etc. because I live in South Florida and this could be a real hazard while driving.

Anyone have any clue what is going on?

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Bad unloader relay or bad wiring to unloader relay or ground issues
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Old 05-26-2009, 09:46 PM   #3
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Thumbs up Unloader Relay

Hey I really appreciate the response. Is this unloader relay something I can simply buy and replace myself? Any idea where it is in a 318ti?

Thanks so much!
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Old 05-30-2009, 09:12 PM   #4
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Hey I really appreciate the response. Is this unloader relay something I can simply buy and replace myself? Any idea where it is in a 318ti?

Thanks so much!
Sorry for the delayed reponse. I forgot about this thread. Yes it can be purchased and is a plug in item. I'm not sure where it is on the ti. mine is a 97 318is and is position #2 in the relay group in fuse box. I'm sure someone on the board can help if you post a question of were is my unloader relay. Maybe check a Bentley manual.

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