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  • Edev
    No R3VLimiter
    • Aug 2008
    • 3731

    #1

    m20 not starting

    I came home two nights ago, then tried to start it the following morning but it wouldn't start. It would just keep cranking and cranking. I've replaced the following with known good parts: m20 afm, spark plug wires, ignition coil, and distributor cap and rotor. It's getting fuel. Timing belt is 1yr 8 months old. WTFFFF. Any ideas?

    When I crank it and I leave the oil cap open, I can see the cam doing it's business..as in, it's turning and turning.

    EDIT: I've also been trying to use the search function for the past two days to look around for similar issues, but the search function isn't working for me.
    Last edited by Edev; 11-08-2009, 01:19 PM.
    M Coupe
  • jlevie
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2006
    • 13530

    #2
    Is spark present when cranking over the engine?

    What is the pressure in the fuel rail when cranking over the engine?

    And what car do you have?
    The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
    Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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    • Edev
      No R3VLimiter
      • Aug 2008
      • 3731

      #3
      Originally posted by jlevie
      Is spark present when cranking over the engine?

      What is the pressure in the fuel rail when cranking over the engine?

      And what car do you have?

      I have yet to check spark because I can't pull the plugs as of yet. I don't have the tool to do it.

      I don't own a fuel pressure gauge :(

      The motor is from a '90 325i w/a cam, and 19lb injectors.
      M Coupe

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