My 97 520i bmw wont start it fires some times but wont start is it a petrol problem

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316i engine 318i e36

Check compression and timing. Then check sensors(MAF, oil pressure sensor). Don't crank engine too long. Cranking engine may pour a lot of petrol into your engine oil.

Jun 28, 2013 • 1997 BMW 318

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MY 320I BMW WONT START. TURND IT OFF THEN WOULDNT START BAK UP?.GOT PETROL 2 THE INJECTOR RAILS BUT WHEN I PULLED A PLUG OUT IT WAS DRY LIKE NO PETROL GETTING 2 THE PLUGS?

Did you check the fuel pump and fuel filter? It could be that the fuel pump is bad or the fuel filter is clogged.

Nov 19, 2012 • 1998 BMW 320i

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Ran out of gas and put more in now car wont start i drive a bmw 3 seies

running out of fuel sucks the dirt off the bottom of the tank it might have caused it to fail i think you can get to it from under the back seat you can see if the pump has power there as well

Apr 18, 2012 • 2002 BMW 3 Series

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Ford maverick 1993 petrol wont start its getting petrol and good spark but just wont fire up anyone can help me?

Is the timing correct? Is the battery turning the starter over fast enough? Did you check the plugs with the spark checker tool that goes in between wire and plug? If so the plugs may be bad not giving the spark actually inside the cylinder.

May 19, 2010 • Ford Merkur Scorpio Cars & Trucks

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I have a bmw 316i i have 30 to 40 miles worth of petrol inside the petrol tank and the car rev metre goes up and down and cars engine shuts down completely and it wont start untill it has quarter of a tank...

That sounds like the petrol pickup pipe in the tank has an air leak and when the fuel is dropping down below the leak it is sucking in more air than petrol.
The most likely cause of that is either the gauge sender untit or the fuel pump itself leaking (if the fuel pump on that car is inside the tank).

Nov 02, 2009 • 2000 BMW 3 Series

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Ok i have a mazda b1800, the engine is cranking and the sparkplugs are firing correctly, i know the fuel pump may not be working correctly but i have put a good squirt of petrol into the carbi. But the...

pull one plug wire insert screw driver intothe spark plug boot getthe screw driver 1/4 inch away from a good ground and where it won't move. crank engine over if yo see a blue spark then you have another problem if it does nor spark yo have a bad coil or contact set.

Oct 07, 2009 • 2000 BMW 3 Series

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My 2001 bmw 520i automatic won't start. They

is it getting spark or fuel

Aug 29, 2009 • 2001 BMW 5 Series

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Wont start 1995 bmw 525. just stopped on me pushed out of road day later it started and ran fine for 15 min. now it wont start unless it sits for a few days and is cool outside. when it starts last few...

next time it wont start, spray some starter fluid into the air intake on the engine, if it fires then you have spark, if not.....prolly a spark issue.

Jul 13, 2009 • BMW 525 Cars & Trucks

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1998 bmw 528i severe misfire

If you've never replaced the timing belt or chain,That would be my first thing I'd check is the Timing belt or chai, just aline the timing marks on crankshaft and then look at the position on the distributor to see if it's pointed in the #1 firing position .

May 02, 2009 • 2008 BMW 528i Sedan

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Hyundai Elanta still wont start!!!!!!

maybe this timing setup will help...
you also can try spraying a little ether into air intake...
hope this helps
at least rate me "ALMOST THERE" if not fixya!...thanks..

Jul 05, 2008 • Hyundai Motor 1999 Elantra

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If it fires only occasionally, my first suspect would be the crank position sensor (aka pulse generator). Should be on the front of the engine mounted very near the toothed wheel on the crankshaft,
You should check for fuel pressure at the fuel rail while you are cranking to see if it is a fuel delivery problem.

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MY 320I BMW WONT START. TURND IT OFF THEN WOULDNT START BAK UP?.GOT PETROL 2 THE INJECTOR RAILS BUT WHEN I PULLED A PLUG OUT IT WAS DRY LIKE NO PETROL GETTING 2 THE PLUGS?

Ran out of gas and put more in now car wont start i drive a bmw 3 seies

Ford maverick 1993 petrol wont start its getting petrol and good spark but just wont fire up anyone can help me?

I have a bmw 316i i have 30 to 40 miles worth of petrol inside the petrol tank and the car rev metre goes up and down and cars engine shuts down completely and it wont start untill it has quarter of a tank...

Ok i have a mazda b1800, the engine is cranking and the sparkplugs are firing correctly, i know the fuel pump may not be working correctly but i have put a good squirt of petrol into the carbi. But the...

My 2001 bmw 520i automatic won't start. They

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Hyundai Elanta still wont start!!!!!!

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MY 320I BMW WONT START. TURND IT OFF THEN WOULDNT START BAK UP?.GOT PETROL 2 THE INJECTOR RAILS BUT WHEN I PULLED A PLUG OUT IT WAS DRY LIKE NO PETROL GETTING 2 THE PLUGS?

Ran out of gas and put more in now car wont start i drive a bmw 3 seies

Ford maverick 1993 petrol wont start its getting petrol and good spark but just wont fire up anyone can help me?

I have a bmw 316i i have 30 to 40 miles worth of petrol inside the petrol tank and the car rev metre goes up and down and cars engine shuts down completely and it wont start untill it has quarter of a tank...

Ok i have a mazda b1800, the engine is cranking and the sparkplugs are firing correctly, i know the fuel pump may not be working correctly but i have put a good squirt of petrol into the carbi. But the...

My 2001 bmw 520i automatic won't start. They

Wont start 1995 bmw 525. just stopped on me pushed out of road day later it started and ran fine for 15 min. now it wont start unless it sits for a few days and is cool outside. when it starts last few...

1998 bmw 528i severe misfire

Hyundai Elanta still wont start!!!!!!

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