325i wont start

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maz1
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Post Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:05 am

my car which has ran withut problems for over 2 years will not start. I was driving alng when it began to idle a little rough, i swithced the engine off. when i tried starting it there was no spark. What could the problem be?

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cass1_5503
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Post Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:11 am

possible crank sensor
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Post Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:16 am

as above but its norlly the wiring that wears through rather then the sensor itself and also check the DME relay - found under the small cover just next to the Air Flow meter
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Post Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:02 am

crank sensor has been changed still no luck

also alarm immoboliser has been removed and still no luck
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Post Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:05 am

will check on dme relay tomorrow

thanks guys for all your help
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