Car will not start

1996 BMW 328XI
156,000 MILES
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PUREART
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Car was working fine night before but will not start in morning. Checked fuses all are fine. Check to see if gas pump is working and it is starter seems to be working but car will still not start. Please advise on other possible issues.
Apr 20, 2013 at 4:56 PM
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Well, this might take a bit of back and forth. To start with what are the last 7 of the VIN ?
Apr 20, 2013 at 8:33 PM
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Apr 21, 2013 at 3:08 PM
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See if there is fuel pressure at the fuel rail, there is a schraeder valve on the rail, pop it open and see if there is fuel pressure.
Apr 24, 2013 at 5:54 PM
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PUREART
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Checked it and yes there is pressure.
May 2, 2013 at 2:34 AM
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Next is to see if there is a signal at the fuel injector and if there is spark at the plugs
May 5, 2013 at 6:57 AM