1996 BMW 320 my car wont start

183,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JAYBMW
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i have power in the battery
my ignition lights come on but when i turn the key to start position the starter motor does not engage
also when bumping it does not start
i have no spark while engine is being turned over
Feb 15, 2010 at 1:45 AM
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RASMATAZ
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No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coils resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
Feb 15, 2010 at 9:44 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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1996 has EWS and alignment could be the issue.
Feb 17, 2010 at 12:35 AM
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