Update on non starting car.

[E30godz]

Did a compression check, came out fine, actualyl really good, between about 1-2 PSI of 150 PSI on all cylinders...so i guess that rules out something stuck with an open valve.

its also getting spark, and i assume because i hear the fuel pump cut on, that its getting fuel as well.


yet, the car still refuses to start....any ideas now? im fresh out.

[Spaz]

you hear the pump...but is the fuel getting to your fuel rail?
pull off the fuel feed line and lead it into a bucket and crank...how much fuel? how does the pressure look? if that all seems ok, if you have noid lights (injector lights) plug one into a injector and see if it flashes on and off.

let me know your findings/...and i will try and help you from there.

catch me on aim or msn if you like.

aim: wishiwazboarding
msn: bmwmpowerd@hotmail.com

good luck

[E30godz]

dont have noid lights, but ill do the fuel rail test right quick

[E30godz]

ok, the fuel line to the fuel rail is below the line that leads out of the FPR right? if so....its the fuel pump...i wasnt getting any fuel out of it, except a slight dribble after about 10 seconds of cranking.