325i died while driving won't start

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  • DoneRightBimmer
    Advanced Member
    • May 2012
    • 158

    #1

    325i died while driving won't start

    I was driving for about an hour today and all of a sudden when I was driving about 35mph the engine start to loose power when hitting the gas peddle it wasn't responding with power. it started to stall I pulled over and the car stalled out. I started it back up and it started then stalled again. Now it won't start at all. fuel pump is working haven't check pressure yet. Checked spark and that's all set. So I'm kinda stumped on what to look at next.

    Cars a 93 e30 325i

    List of new parts less then 8k mile on all below parts
    - fuel pump and fuel filter
    -spark plugs and wires
    -crank position sensor
    -battery
    -alternator
    -timing belt was done no more then 3k miles ago
    -head and valve cover gaskets
    -thermostat
    -engine temp sensor
    - fan clutch

    Any help would be great I'm lost what to look at next.
    Last edited by DoneRightBimmer; 07-18-2014, 04:51 PM.
  • Chessmaster
    E30 Addict
    • Jun 2012
    • 501

    #2
    check your fuses. my e30 will at extremely random moments will blow a fuel pump fuse or just wont start after a very hot day of driving.

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    • DoneRightBimmer
      Advanced Member
      • May 2012
      • 158

      #3
      Fuel pump fuse is fine. I'm getting gas out of the pump. Also on 80 put today I ran it in 95 degrees days ago and it was fine.

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      • jlevie
        R3V OG
        • Nov 2006
        • 13530

        #4
        My first guess would be a fuel delivery problem. Check the rail pressure.
        The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
        Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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        • dewme5
          Advanced Member
          • Mar 2014
          • 165

          #5
          Have you pulled codes yet?

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          • IRON-E
            I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
            • Dec 2007
            • 16548

            #6
            cPs you're welcome.
            @IRON-E30 aka Edwin:D

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            • DoneRightBimmer
              Advanced Member
              • May 2012
              • 158

              #7
              Cps in new THANKS. and only code is 1222. Tried again today car starts for a split second then died and won't start again for a few minutes.

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              • DoneRightBimmer
                Advanced Member
                • May 2012
                • 158

                #8
                Also check icv seems to be working hums and moves freely. Tried a different fpr also nothing. Gonna do a fuel pressure test today. I'm thinking injectors or ecu. Otherwise I'm out of ideas.

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                • IRON-E
                  I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                  • Dec 2007
                  • 16548

                  #9
                  Any crazy vacuum leaks?
                  @IRON-E30 aka Edwin:D

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                  • DoneRightBimmer
                    Advanced Member
                    • May 2012
                    • 158

                    #10
                    No vacuum leaks. Gas is getting to fuel rail. installed fuel pressure tester at filter then at rail and at pump. None of the positions read any pressure but they are getting gas. Just bought the tester. Should it show pressure if it's just cranking?

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                    • goldenbb
                      Wrencher
                      • Jun 2013
                      • 208

                      #11
                      Just because the alternator is new, doesn't mean it is working--take it out and have it tested.
                      '90 zinno 325iS

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                      • DoneRightBimmer
                        Advanced Member
                        • May 2012
                        • 158

                        #12
                        SOLVED checked fuel pressure and it was non existent But I was getting fuel to rain. Took out my fuel pump and the fuel pump hose in the tank slipped off. Reconnected it and reinstalled fuel pump and car is up and running.

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