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2001 BMW series 3 won't start engine, sounds like its not getting enough power to crank, but not sure why

Checked battery, its good replaced fuel pump

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Firstly test with another battery, sometimes an old battery cannot supply enough current even when the voltage level looks okay.
then,
Check for full voltage at the starter.
Check starter solenoid for freedom of travel.

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  • Posted on Jan 08, 2009

SOURCE: need location of fuel pump relay

This relay will be in the Power Distribution Center under the hood in the engine bay. Thanks for using fixya!

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  • Posted on Jan 21, 2009

SOURCE: bmw 540i fuel pump

You must check to see if you have power at the fuel pump relay which is probable in a fuse box under the hood.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 14, 2009

SOURCE: need location of fuel pump relay

You are going to have to remove the fuel pump and disconnect the wire harness. Check for voltage at the plug. Not sure of the excact location.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 16, 2009

SOURCE: needto know where fuel safty shut off switch is located 1995 bmw

look in the truck

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  • Posted on Apr 14, 2010

SOURCE: 2001 BMW 525i - Not starting - Is it a dead battery?

THE BATTERY IS LOCATED IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUNK IN A COMPARTMENT .... COULD BE THE BATTERY IS DEAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.... JUMP STARTING YOUR CAR CAN LEAD IN SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS .... YOUR BEST BET IS TO GO TO YOUR LOCAL BMW DEALER AND PURCHASE A NEW BATTERY

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