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BMW 3 SERIES 1983 E30 Repair Manual REF•2MOT Test Checks
Seat belts and seats 
Note: The following checks are applicable to
all seat belts, front and rear.
MExamine the webbing of all the belts
(including rear belts if fitted) for cut

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BMW 3 SERIES 1983 E30 Repair Manual REF•4MOT Test Checks
MExamine the handbrake mechanism,
checking for frayed or broken cables,
excessive corrosion, or wear or insecurity of
the linkage. Check that the mechanism works
on each relevan

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BMW 3 SERIES 1983 E30 Repair Manual REF•9
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Fault Finding
Engine
m mEngine will not rotate when attempting to start
m mEngine rotates, but will not start
m mEngine hard to start when cold
m mEngine hard to start when hot
m mStarter

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BMW 3 SERIES 1983 E30 Repair Manual REF•10Fault Finding
Engine will not rotate when attempting to start
m mBattery terminal connections loose or corroded (Chapter 1).
m mBattery discharged or faulty (Chapter 1).
m mAutomatic transmiss

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BMW 3 SERIES 1983 E30 Repair Manual REF•11
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Fault Finding
Engine misses at idle speed
m mSpark plugs worn or incorrectly-gapped (Chapter 1).
m mFaulty spark plug HT leads (Chapter 1).
m mVacuum leaks (Chapter 1).
m mIncorrect ignit

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BMW 3 SERIES 1983 E30 Repair Manual REF•12Fault Finding
Fuel system
Excessive fuel consumption
m mDirty or clogged air filter element (Chapter 1).
m mIgnition timing incorrect (Chapter 5).
m mEmissions system not functioning properly

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BMW 3 SERIES 1983 E30 Repair Manual REF•18Automotive chemicals and lubricants
A number of automotive chemicals and
lubricants are available for use during vehicle
maintenance and repair. They include a wide
variety of products ranging

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BMW 3 SERIES 1983 E30 Repair Manual REF•20Glossary of Technical Terms
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ABS (Anti-lock brake system)A system,
usually electronically controlled, that senses
incipient wheel lockup during braking and
relieves hydraulic pressure at whee

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BMW 3 SERIES 1983 E30 Repair Manual REF•21
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Glossary of Technical Terms
CamshaftA rotating shaft on which a series
of cam lobes operate the valve mechanisms.
The camshaft may be driven by gears, by
sprockets and chain or by sprocke

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BMW 3 SERIES 1983 E30 Repair Manual REF•22Glossary of Technical Terms
EEGR valveA valve used to introduce exhaust
gases into the intake air stream.
Electronic control unit (ECU)A computer
which controls (for instance) ignition and fue