My buddy went to fire his car up this morning.

It wouldnt turn over, but not fire. then he gave it gas, while firing and it would start up. run for a quick sec then shut off.

does anyone know what the problem could be?

I heard there was a big push to get the crank position sensors on these cars replaced, which might explain the problem.

I hear the spark on these cars are pretty sturdy,

maybe fuel filter or fuel pump?

Car was running just fine the day before and he drives it everyday.

thanks guys

8/10/2009 9:35:32 AM

it wouldn't turn over but not fire?

what in the god damn fuck are you trying to say, son?

8/10/2009 9:52:43 AM

fuel pump/fuel pump fuse

check the fuse first cause it's easier and cheaper

8/10/2009 10:16:49 AM

It will turn over, and if he hit the gas it would fire. but not keep running.

I was thinking fuel pump/fuel filter as well.

thanks guys, I appreciate it.

sorry about my win of engrish skills... this post here is what i meant to say.

[Edited on August 10, 2009 at 11:03 AM. Reason : d]

8/10/2009 10:57:59 AM

Come on sexpencil, it was pretty obvious from his next sentence what he meant to say.

8/10/2009 11:05:25 AM

aight if i cant diagnose that shit as an easy fix tonite, bitch is going to the dealer

8/10/2009 1:42:26 PM

did you even pop the hood?

8/10/2009 5:32:45 PM

I havent even gone to see the car. I am goin in a lil.

8/10/2009 5:46:59 PM

they arent called hoods over there

8/10/2009 5:52:00 PM

bonnets right?

8/11/2009 2:14:44 PM

Quote :

"It wouldnt turn over, but not fire. then he gave it gas, while firing and it would start up. run for a quick sec then shut off."

Sounds like fuel delivery problem to me. Probably a bad fuel pump. Could be clogged fuel filter or bad fuel pump relay too.

8/11/2009 2:23:38 PM

it was a bad idle sensor r some shit

8/11/2009 4:39:58 PM

Probably the idle valve......that would have been my first guess, or a vacuum leak. Fuel pumps are pretty common as well.

If your friend needs any BMW work done, skip the dealer and come to me. I'll save them a stack of cash.

8/12/2009 6:54:30 PM

do you have the tool to reset the oil life meter on an e39? need mine done.

8/12/2009 7:20:07 PM

^just ground pin 7 on the 20 pin under the hood for 13secs, with the key on of course.

8/12/2009 10:17:54 PM

thx diggler, i will let him kno

8/13/2009 2:44:14 PM

awesome. thanks.

8/13/2009 4:16:39 PM

iac

10/15/2009 7:29:16 AM