E30 Shifter Problems and more

[TomMcPhers@xxxxxxx]

As a follow up to my past post -- the shifter problem is fixed.  The body 
shop discovered very quickly that the lower linkage had shifted forward 
enough to pull the large aluminum piece out of the guide mechanism.  (I don't 
have my Bentley to use the proper terms because I left it with the body shop 
to help them figure out the next problem)  Thanks to those who previously 
replied on this problem.  All the information was solid and informative.  It 
gave me a good picture of the system and possibilities.  I was also able to 
converse better with the adjuster -- always a help.

Today, they finished the body work -- new left fender and new bumper.  They 
spliced in a new connector to the left front turn signal -- to correct the 
dreaded corrosion problem I have had of a fast blinker.  They also checked 
and aligned the unibody -- which was off no more than 1/16 of an inch up 
front.  Now they are getting no spark to the coil???  From my experience, I 
always review the last things I have done, but they feel pretty sure that 
they did nothing to cause this condition.  I did notice that my computer had 
reset -- indicating they had disconnected the battery.  I have had no 
previous problems starting the car -- this is a new problem and 
coincidental???    The fuses look and test OK.  At least the main fuse box 
and the small 2 fuse box beside it (which I assume is for ignition).  Any 
suggestions for where to look??

Tom McPherson
87 325ES in stages of repair

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