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1995 BMW 318i Repair Question


Topics covered: Spark, Air filter, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: 11,200 miles.

Asked on April 25, 2012

I have a standard 4 cylinder. the car is not turning over. i have changed all the spark plugs and spark plug 1&2 were covered in oil. and the car still isn't cranking. what do i do?

I have a 1995 318i standard 4 cylinder. I am having a problem with it getting to crank over. I have changed all the park plugs and spark plug 1&2 were arking and 3&4 were covered in oil. Put new plugs in and now the car wont crank over. It has fire but wont start. Can u please tell me what might be the problem!

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Replied on April 25, 2012

you need to check fuel pressure. spray some starting fluid in the air filter and see if it starts for a moment. if it does, there is a fuel delivery issue. if not, then there is spark control issue.

Roy

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