Fuel delivery issue, engine not starting?

2011 MINI COUNTRYMAN
65,000 MILES • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1973
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This vehicle listed above is a S model turbo. A friend of mine had it and it was driving for 20 miles then won't start the if you leave it a while would start and stall or drive, just random.
Codes are attached when it was running, now it barely wants to start but won't like it's out of fuel. I removed the tube going to throttle and sprayed starting fluid and it also wanted to start, a bit better but cannot confirm. He was told a fuel pump.
But isn't there a fuel pump in the tank and then the high-pressure pump?
I noticed the hpfp is not something in have seen before, looks different like its aftermarket. So am not sure if it's the tank pump or hpfp.
Here are also some numbers while ignition was on, could not get any numbers while running because it won't run. If i need to test fuel pressure where would i do it at? And how much should it be? Also, when i scanned it now after i removed the boot to the MAF sensor i noticed this code 37de not sure if it has anything to do with the issue.
May 8, 2023 at 3:04 PM
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Thanks for the video. it sounds like the engine has low compression. I would remove the spark plugs and do a compression test.

Here is a guide that will help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced


Please go over these guides and get back to us.

May 9, 2023 at 9:12 AM
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No compression is the car was running perfect before this happened, no leaks of oil or coolant, never overheated. No fuel delivery.
May 9, 2023 at 9:26 AM
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No compression is the problem, so either the timing chain broke or the engine has overheated severely. You can remove the valve cover to confirm the camshaft is not turning when the engine is cranked over.
May 10, 2023 at 10:57 AM
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May 10, 2023 at 10:58 AM
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No i meant the compression is good i measured it. The car runs sometimes and then shuts off like out of fuel, no engine noises whatsoever and no timing codes. I will start another question on fuel pump.
May 10, 2023 at 10:58 AM
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Will it run on starting fluid? If so post a video so I can see it.
May 11, 2023 at 9:03 AM
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Yes, it did i tried that already.
May 11, 2023 at 9:43 AM
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What ever happen to this problem?
May 4, 2024 at 1:42 PM