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Engine will not start

Tiny
GLENN1980
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  • 2003 BMW 745
  • 4.4L
  • V8
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 10,100 MILES
No power at the fuel pump and no spark at the spark plug. Crank but no start. Fuel pump works. Can hear it run.
Friday, January 16th, 2015 AT 12:58 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This sounds like the crankshaft angle sensor is not working here is a guide that will walk you through the steps and the location for your car below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

and this guide can helps as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

The sensor is in the side of the block near the oil pan. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.

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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 1:47 PM
Tiny
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Ok. Fuel pump has no power
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Tiny
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The fuel pump will have no power if the crankshaft sensor is bad.
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 1:47 PM
Tiny
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If I run a wire to the fuel pump will it run?
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 1:47 PM
Tiny
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I don't think so are you getting a new sensor?
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 1:47 PM
Tiny
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I have one on order should be here next week.
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 1:47 PM
Tiny
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Okay let us know.
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 1:47 PM
Tiny
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Got the sensor today you hit it on the money the engine started right up and runs great! I love this site.
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Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 1:47 PM
Tiny
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Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help

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