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Car will not start

Tiny
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  • 1996 BMW 328XI
  • 156,000 MILES
Car was working fine night before but will not start in morning. Checked fuses all are fine. Check to see if gas pump is working and it is starter seems to be working but car will still not start. Please advise on other possible issues.
Saturday, April 20th, 2013 AT 4:56 PM

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Tiny
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Well, this might take a bit of back and forth. To start with what are the last 7 of the VIN?
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Saturday, April 20th, 2013 AT 8:33 PM
Tiny
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Sunday, April 21st, 2013 AT 3:08 PM
Tiny
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See if there is fuel pressure at the fuel rail, there is a schraeder valve on the rail, pop it open and see if there is fuel pressure.
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Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 AT 5:54 PM
Tiny
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Checked it and yes there is pressure.
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Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 AT 2:34 AM
Tiny
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Next is to see if there is a signal at the fuel injector and if there is spark at the plugs
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Sunday, May 5th, 2013 AT 6:57 AM

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