Crank but will not start

2006 BMW X3
114,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DONKEE713
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I tried to crank but won't start, it turns over but will not start. i changed fuel pump, and relay.
Mar 9, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

This could be a problem with your Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP). I have included a few links for you to go to down below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

They are guides on what it is, what goes wrong, and how to replace it. I have also included some vehicle specific stuff for you in the diagrams below. Please go through all of it and get back to us with what you find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Mar 10, 2019 at 1:33 AM
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