Car is not turning on

Tiny
FRANK CONSTANZA
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  • 1989 BMW 325I
  • 3.2L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 175,000 MILES
I have the car listed above that is having electrics problems. I have replaced the distributor cap and rotor, has a new starter and coil. Does anyone know what electrical problem it could be?
Monday, January 6th, 2020 AT 10:21 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I need to know a few things. Does the starter engage and turn the engine? Have you checked to see if there is spark and fuel to the engine? Also, this vehicle has an OBD1 computer system. You don't need a scanner to check for diagnostic trouble codes. If you follow this link, it explains how to retrieve the codes which should point us in the right direction for as far as a cause. Try this and let me know what you find:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bmw-obd1-1995-and-earlier-code-definitions-and-retrieval-procedure

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Also, here are a few links you may find of interest:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Check for codes first and let me know what you find.

Take care,
Joe
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Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 AT 7:57 PM

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