1996 BMW 323 cranks but wont start

Tiny
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  • 1996 BMW 323
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 129,000 MILES
I have a 94 320 body with a 96 323 engine fitted. Full loom etc was fitted, recently the car has stopped starting off the key, but will go with a push. When going it drives perfect. The diagnostic report showed that the crankshaft sensor was gone which I replaced.
fuel pump is working. But the car cranks untill the battery dies. The coils are fine, all the sensors are fine fuel pump works so why wont my car start?Its a mystery to me any help is appreciated thanks.
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 AT 12:31 PM

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Tiny
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Jumper the clutch switch and see what happens
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Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 AT 12:56 PM
Tiny
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A 1996 has EWS and it may require realignment or replacement.
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Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 AT 8:13 PM
Tiny
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Is this to do with an immobiliser? And how can it be reset?
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Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 AT 11:51 AM
Tiny
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What do you mean by "jumper"?
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Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 AT 11:52 AM
Tiny
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The EWS is the drive away protection that compares the information stored in the key to the car. Sometimes that communication becomes irregular and the EWS requires realignment. This can be performed by the dealer or an independent BMW agency. Either way, you will be visiting a repair facility, choose one that you feel comfortable with, one that has the needed equipment to perform these repairs.
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Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 AT 8:17 PM

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