1987 BMW 535i Repair Question
Topics covered: Timing belt, Smell, Compression.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on June 29, 2010
1987 BMW 535i problem with starting
Electrical problem
1987 BMW 535i 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 230k miles
We used the car yesterday with no problems. Tried to start it this morning, there was a loud bang, puff of smoke out the driver side and smell of electrical burn.
Engine will turn over, but will not start.
1987 BMW 535i 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 230k miles
We used the car yesterday with no problems. Tried to start it this morning, there was a loud bang, puff of smoke out the driver side and smell of electrical burn.
Engine will turn over, but will not start.
Asked by bmw evAnswer
Replied on June 30, 2010
Wow, sounds like a explosive event. Have you looked under the hood? If so, what did you find?
Replied on July 1, 2010
Head gasket?: no water in oil or visible on exterior. Timing belt?: need to check, but would not explain electrical smell.
No fuses out, all other electrical systems work.
Unless it is the timing belt, I would think it would have to be a short in the ignition system.
I will also check the fuel pump.
Any other suggestions?
Replied on July 2, 2010
Your problem is not a timing belt because there isn't one, check for fuel pressure and spark and compression.