I have a BMW 316i e36 compact which will not turn over. Battery is new & fully charged but car has been laid up for a while due to this problem. Have checked starter motor, alternator and fuses(ones I can find) but all seem to be ok. Have bypassed the ignition and the engine will turn over but fails to fire. I am assuming the problem may lie with the ignition or immobiliser
Should be a 318i, what is the year? Have you checked relays, and depending on the year, these cars have ews modules that is a bit tricky to bypass. Unless your experienced at this on BMWs do not bypass ignition system. Hook the system back up using the factory key and try again.
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e36 m3 cab flat battery.i have now fitted a new 1 and my alarm will not work and the car is immobilised.the key fob is black with 1 button in the centre and the car is a 1995 can you help.
Hi unsure what you mean by change the torque settings, if you mean on the head question is why? If yes for head, there is a tool for that & go to Download PDF search | PDFTown.com for more info
The ABS relay on the E36 316 compact is the red relay in the fuse box, which as u look under the bonnet is on the right hand side towards the back of the engine bay. If that is of any help to you?
Is injectors clean. Perhaps dirt in fuel. replace fuel filter
Air leakage at top air intake of manifold at ICV idle control valve. Two hoses inside this housing prone to perishing.
Throttle position sensor faulty.
Mass air flow sensor faulty.
ICV faulty or dirty. comon fault on older e36.
Havent done it yet but ICV is easy to clean according to internet. instruction available at bmw e36 blog. All off above can be tested by yourself according to manual.
open the bonnet remove the black plastic over on top of the grill and this reveals the back of the grills so you can push themout from behind and not damage the paint.
Good luck davelee
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