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BMW 3 Series 2015 Efficientdynamics 102740 miles
Drive train issue, diags show Open Circuit on injectors 2 & 3 and low pressure on rail.
This was after someone had tried to purchase it saying the engine had blow a gasket, squirted oil into the expansion tank and down the side of the engine. I have flushed out the oil from the water expansion tank, and cleaned the oil off the rest, however I can't find which lead has been either loosened or damaged to resolve this problem.
This was after someone had tried to purchase it saying the engine had blow a gasket, squirted oil into the expansion tank and down the side of the engine. I have flushed out the oil from the water expansion tank, and cleaned the oil off the rest, however I can't find which lead has been either loosened or damaged to resolve this problem.
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Best answer (according to RSnapes)
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I have solved the issue, the people that came to view my car tried to scam me into selling it for less than it’s true worth, to achieve this, they put old oil in the expansion tank, down the side of the engine, over the manifold and injectors, they also eased back a connector on one of the injectors to cause a Fault and this stopped the engine from firing up.
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CommentCar won't start. Lights on but no crank. Error codes U111A and U110F. Solved
BMW 3 Series 2009 Bmw 328i 155500 miles
Last night i was leaving to the store,, when the car sounded like it was about to start but then it didn't. OBD showing error U111A and U110F. Battery is at 12.2v
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Best answer (according to Mike)
Replaced starter, then it came back to life. Thank Lord Jesus 🙏😍
CommentCrank but not starting duo to spark
BMW 3 Series 2005 Sadan 267920 miles
My bmw e46 318i cranks but dont want to start cause theres no spark were do i check or what must i change first
2 reports
CommentCar won't start
BMW 3 Series 2004 330i 240000 miles
Car won't start, jumpstart or push start Im seeing an EML light Ive never seen before! I have power the lights and radio work but when I turn the key I get nothing! Please Help Im stuck!
2 reports
Starting issue. Battery won't start with jump.
BMW 3 Series 2011 328i convertible 40000 miles
Think ground strap or fuse
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Bmw cranking but not starting
BMW 3 Series 2006 Sedan 160000 miles
Its cranking but nor starting after replacing the starter motor
What are the fuses at the very top for Solved
BMW 3 Series 2008 328i 158000 miles
Theres a set of fuses at the top of my fuse box. What are these fuses for. Also car's not cranking or turning over the starter clicks once that's it and where's the solenoid for this thank you
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Best answer (according to Hazmattix)
Okay so minus that picture of the fuse box I found out the problem and make sure that all grounds and terminals are good is all I gotta say. BMWs are very finicky and won't start if they aren't... Ground wire was
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CommentCrank no start
BMW 3 Series 1991 Sedan,1.8,m40b18 engine 100000 miles
My car won't start even when I replaced the idle control valve,injectors,rubber intake pipe.The summer I got it it ran and after that sometimes it would fire up but it was really rare.The ECU relay is clicking when I connect the battery,some said it's not ok but the car ran only when the relay clicked when I connected the battery.Any suggestions or repair manuals would be helpful
(I'm working on the car for 3 years and I can't figure out the problem,I learned a lot about the car itself and from what I heard it's a rare car BC the combination of the engine and manufacturing date.Maybe that's why there aren't any informations about it)
(I'm working on the car for 3 years and I can't figure out the problem,I learned a lot about the car itself and from what I heard it's a rare car BC the combination of the engine and manufacturing date.Maybe that's why there aren't any informations about it)
7 reports
Mine start but only revvs to 2k rpm and even lower when motor is warm
Benimde benzer sorun var, çözüm bulabildin mi, teşekkürler.
@Ali89No sorry, have not found the problem. My motor had a little bit coolant in the oil too, so I bought a 318is motor instead of throwing any more time and money at the M40 motor.
Conseguí un e36 al que el anterior dueño le quito el motor m44 y le pusimos un motor m40 el motor que tiene lo vi encendido en el auto donante pero ya en el este no enciende. Alguien me da algun consejo?
Commentno crank no start
BMW 3 Series 2008 e90 sedann 222456 miles
recently I was driving my car I parked it I went to go back out to my car and start it and it would not start I did manage to let get it started a few hours later it ran for a couple more days parked it and then it wouldn't start again no crank no start I got a brand new battery but I did notice right before all this a few days before it stopped turning on a service light turned on in a code for the ambient air sensor was on there I'm just curious is that a reason why I'm having this issue? or what else could it possibly be cuz I'm trying to run down a list and knock them out one by one so that I can get my car started
6 reports
проверь силовые провода под задним правым подкрылок, болезень гниёт
CommentEml light comes on
BMW 3 Series 2004 Sedan 230000 miles
My 2004 bmw e46 which has a n42 engine doesn't start I have changed both the cam and crankshaft sensor but same issue. What can be the cause?
8 reports
CommentNo starting
BMW 3 Series 2012 Sedan 350000 miles
After heavy rain the car I noticed the fuel needle is not moving when switched on and when pressing start button it is cranking but not starting. After testing all fuses there are 2 fuses 30A having no power at all and the fuel tank is not whining when car is on
4 reports
Key fob will open car but won’t start car
BMW 3 Series 2021 330 I drive 31500 miles
Can’t start car with the key fob, it will open the car doors but the car will not start with fob and also with spare fob same issue.
2 reports
N20 cant start
BMW 3 Series 2014 F30 n20 122000 miles
Im having a problm with my N20, its not starting and its picking injection relay and ignition relay fault...now im trying to find where to locate those relays and i failed...changed all fuse box and no change , changed the DME also , no chance aswell
4 reports
Car cranks but dont start
BMW 3 Series 2006 2.0i automatic sedan 142000 miles
I just replaced an ecu,the first time it started but did not rev...however now it just cranks and does not start and show me half lluminated engine light
4 reports
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