1990 BMW 325 starting the car

1990 BMW 325
215,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RASTA420
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i have a 1990 bmw 325i thats been sitting, i did a oil change and got a brand new battery and still wont start. i wants to start i turn the key over and it makes the noise as if it wants to start but it wont turn on. i was wondering mabey spark plugs??
Feb 24, 2009 at 4:17 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Get a starting fluid/ether/better off gas in a spray bottle and spray into the carb or the throttle body on an EFI. Did it start and die? If not disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -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,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Feb 24, 2009 at 5:10 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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You may find a failed fuel pump is the issue here and after you follow the suggestions by Rasmataz, you may need to inspect and/or replace the pump and filter too.
Feb 25, 2009 at 8:48 AM
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