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Shut off while driving and engine cranks but does not start?

Tiny
SMILINGHOTTIE
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  • 2006 BMW 325I
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 197,000 MILES
It stalled while driving and wouldn't start I tried to jump nothing. I had full power, and it would crank. Towed it home replaced camshaft sensor noticed car had no power so then replaced battery, then car wouldn't crank so replaced starter now not sure but back to no power at times but when I do have power it cranks weird then won't start.
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Sunday, August 27th, 2023 AT 3:20 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like the timing chain has let go, but to be sure can you upload a short video of the engine cranking over so I can be sure? This guide can help as well:

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

In the meantime, you can do a compression test which will help us see what's going on as well.

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

Please go over these guides and get back to us.

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Sunday, August 27th, 2023 AT 3:42 PM

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