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2001 BMW 318 Repair Question


Topics covered: Spark, Engine, Compression.
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Asked on February 8, 2010

Car won't turn over

Engine Mechanical problem
2001 BMW 318 Manual

I tried starting my car but it turns over yet the main engine will not start. I recently had my battery changed because I thought it was the cause but is still giving me the problem. Also ran a diagnostics on the computer to see if there was any fault but it all showed up ok.
Avatar Asked by prashan

Answer

Replied on February 8, 2010

Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.

Compression:
If both fuel and spark is present-check the valve and ignition timing, this will lead you to problems
with compression and valves opening and closing at the wrong time/broken or jumped timing
belt/chain.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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