Hello everyone,
I recently saved a 1988 325i from a visit to the local junkyard. It has been sitting since around 2014, as you can imagine it does not start. As a precaution, I replaced the battery immediately. Now, when attempting to start the car, it just cranks. Here is what I have done so far:
I pulled the fuel hose at the rail, and no fuel is coming at while cranking. Next, I pulled the hose between the tank and the filter, and tried starting again. Still no fuel. From what I’ve read on a few of the forums is this could be the pump. Almost everywhere recommends “jumping” the fuel pump relay with a short wire. I tried jumping a small wire I have laying around from the 87 to 30 - nothing happens. I don’t hear the pump running or anything. I tried with the key off, and in each position - still nothing. Is this a sign my pump is bad? Or is there something else I am missing? Could it be a bad relay? Should it be clicking when I do this?
I have also read that the anti-theft function in the radio can prevent a car from starting? But then the alarm would sound and lights would flash if i tried to start the car too many times, and well, no alarms or flashing yet. Thanks everyone
I recently saved a 1988 325i from a visit to the local junkyard. It has been sitting since around 2014, as you can imagine it does not start. As a precaution, I replaced the battery immediately. Now, when attempting to start the car, it just cranks. Here is what I have done so far:
I pulled the fuel hose at the rail, and no fuel is coming at while cranking. Next, I pulled the hose between the tank and the filter, and tried starting again. Still no fuel. From what I’ve read on a few of the forums is this could be the pump. Almost everywhere recommends “jumping” the fuel pump relay with a short wire. I tried jumping a small wire I have laying around from the 87 to 30 - nothing happens. I don’t hear the pump running or anything. I tried with the key off, and in each position - still nothing. Is this a sign my pump is bad? Or is there something else I am missing? Could it be a bad relay? Should it be clicking when I do this?
I have also read that the anti-theft function in the radio can prevent a car from starting? But then the alarm would sound and lights would flash if i tried to start the car too many times, and well, no alarms or flashing yet. Thanks everyone
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