ok, I thought maybe it was the cold weather that was causing problems with my car, but I tried starting it again today, and just get a whining sound? could it be the alternator? my fuel pump is only 3-4 years old. thanks
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Re: no start on the 318is
Originally posted by ///M42 sportok, I thought maybe it was the cold weather that was causing problems with my car, but I tried starting it again today, and just get a whining sound? could it be the alternator? my fuel pump is only 3-4 years old. thanks
Does it seem like the engine is turning over, but just not firing?? OR is it some new noise- like a fast "whirring" sound (which *could* be the starter spinning, but not engaging the flywheel).....??
More info and I'll bet someone can help.
Bret.
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I guess it sounds like the engine is just not firing.Renting my rear wheel bearing tool kit. SIR
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Originally posted by ///M42 sportI guess it sounds like the engine is just not firing.
You need 3 things for the engine to start- fuel, air + spark (well, you also need decent compression- but we're gonna assume your compression is OK, and you need the engine to be turning over at a fair RPM too- but it sounds like it's doing that too...).
Start with the basics and confirm that you've got good spark + fuel (volume + pressure). I'd be willing to be it's a problem with one of those that's causing your no-start. Once you find out which one is lacking- then you can narrow down why it's not up to spec + fix it.
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cool, I just changed my spark plugs which I was gonna do anyways, and noticed the old ones were wet, I guess from unburned gas.
How do I check fuel pressure?
Also do you think push starting will help any?Renting my rear wheel bearing tool kit. SIR
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Originally posted by ///M42 sportcool, I just changed my spark plugs which I was gonna do anyways, and noticed the old ones were wet, I guess from unburned gas.
How do I check fuel pressure?
Also do you think push starting will help any?
To check fuel pressure, you really need a fuel pressure gauge- not a cheap item, maybe you can borrow one from someone.
Push starting the car won't help- unless I misunderstood you about how the engine is turning over OK, but not firing....
Just to make sure we're clear- did anything change or did you do any work to the car just before it started giving you trouble??
Bret.
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no, but the temperature was in the -ve the past 3 days. I couldn't start it then, so I thought I would wait till today when it reached 70.
I got the same results after I changed the spark plugs. I could hear the engine turning, but it wouldn'd catch. I guess its the fuel pump?Renting my rear wheel bearing tool kit. SIR
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I finally got it to start by holding the gas down all the way and turning the ignition for 10 min.Renting my rear wheel bearing tool kit. SIR
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