starting problems. any1 help ????

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nicky786
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Post Thu Feb 27, 2014 3:35 pm

hi I have a 325i m sport, car was driving fine until last week then all of a sudden it just wouldn't start. I was told to check fuel pump to listen for a buzzing noise I couldn't hear anything , I have since changed the fuel pump and its still not starting.
it seems like there is no fuel going to engine. if anyone could give me any advice about this matter please. thank you
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Post Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:29 pm

Do NOT swap parts over without testing things first.

Save yourself, and us, a lot of time by going through this table and telling us what it thinks your problem is:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... oubleshoot
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Post Thu Feb 27, 2014 9:02 pm

The most important thing to check on that diagram is whether you don't have sparks when the engine is cranked, as well as no pump activity.
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Post Thu Feb 27, 2014 9:35 pm

Thank you for the replys gents I will start with this and let you know how I get on