<02> Won't run unless starter is engaged

[Zenon Holtz <zenon@xxxxxxx>]

The 2002 ingnition circuit has two +12V feed wires. One is energized only
when the starter is being cranked, the other is energized all the time the
key is in the "fahrt" or "start" position. There is usually also a relay
that bypasses the coil ballast resistor when cranking - is that present?
Either way, find the (green I think) wire that has power all the time when
the key is in the "fahrt" position - that is the one you want connected to
the coil + terminal (perhaps in series with the ballast resistor if you
have one).

hope this helps,
Zenon
2x '73 2002
Richmond, BC Canada
BMW CC BC, BMW CCA

>Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 13:15:14 EDT
>From: Arossmatta@domain.elided
>Subject: <02> Won't run unless starter is engaged
>
>My '75 2002 won't keep running unless the starter is engaged. It dies as
soon 
>as I release the key. Wires had been ripped out of the coil and the spark 
>plug wires had been yanked with enough force to break the distributer cap. I 
>replaced the plug wires and cap and checked /repaired the other wires going 
>to the coil. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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