1997 BMW 528 no start

Tiny
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  • 1997 BMW 528
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
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
Saturday, October 9th, 2010 AT 9:55 PM

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Tiny
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Why were the sensors replaced in the first place?
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Monday, October 11th, 2010 AT 10:35 PM
Tiny
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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.
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Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 AT 12:04 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the update.
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Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 AT 8:35 AM

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