2004 BMW 325

Tiny
DARRENSCHLENVOGT
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  • 2004 BMW 325
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 88,000 MILES
Turns over but wont start. Is this a possible fuel filter, or pump?
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 6:14 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Did you have a check engine light come on or has flashed prior to this problem and when was your last tune-up?

Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 6:44 PM
Tiny
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I disconnected the fuel filter from the fuel pump side, turned the engine over, but the fuel only trickled out. Should the fuel come streaming out, or what should I expect to see while the engine is turning over?
I'm attempting to rule out the fuel pump.
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 8:04 PM
Tiny
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It is the pump. It should come flying out of there.
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 9:34 PM

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