1997 BMW 528 no start

1997 BMW 528
135,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HAWK27
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I replaced my cam position sensor, crankshaft position sensor, battery, and spark plugs. Prior to cam pos sensor, The car would start and run with a lot of bucking when accelerating. It would not start after replacing cam sensor so I began to replace other things listed above. When I turn the key, it will crank but not turn over. What could have gone wrong? I appreciate your service, thanks
Oct 9, 2010 at 9:55 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Why were the sensors replaced in the first place?
Oct 11, 2010 at 10:35 PM
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HAWK27
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I mistakenly replaced the cam sensor first, then the cps. I had a lot of jerking and dogging when I would accelerate.
After a lot of investigating, I found two severed wires under the intake manifold, they had deteriorated over time and finally disabled the start-up. Problem has been solved.
Oct 12, 2010 at 12:04 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Thanks for the update.
Oct 12, 2010 at 8:35 AM
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