1986 BMW 528 car stop running

1986 BMW 528
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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C43JR
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i was driving and the car suddenly went to 1000rpms and then shut off
it will not start. i have spark and fuel. is it the computer?
i tried putting the igniotion in the on position and pressing the gas five times and nothing happens. the check engine light just keeps flashing, no codes
Apr 28, 2009 at 7:34 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Compression, fuel and spark. You have all three, right? Check for fuel pressure and for a possible broken timing belt.
Apr 29, 2009 at 4:51 AM
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