BMW M3 E30 STARTING PROBLEM

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YASEY
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Post Sat Nov 25, 2006 2:08 pm

I RECENTLY REFURBISHED THE ROCKER COVER OF MY VEHICLE...FITTED IT BACK ON. NOW ON TWO OCCASIONS IV BEEN CASUALLY DRIVING AND THE ENGINE HAS CUT OUT ON ME.. THE BATTERYS NOT DEAD BUT WHEN I TURN THE KEY IT DOESNT TICK OVER TO STARTING...SOMEONE SAID IT WAS MY SPARK PLUGS...OR THE LEADS CONNECTED...??? :cry:
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Post Sat Nov 25, 2006 2:11 pm

have you checked that your getting a spark have you checked that your gettin petrol??

oh and please don't type in capitals it's hard to read
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Post Sat Nov 25, 2006 2:21 pm

I know im getin petrol,but how do i check if im getting the spark...?
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Post Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:58 pm

iv checked im gettin petrol and spark. it still doesnt start??? :cry:
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Post Sat Nov 25, 2006 7:36 pm

gheck the cold start sensor and temp senrer on the top i=of the water pump housing
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Post Sun Nov 26, 2006 3:51 pm

called the RAC round... flooded with fuel... but im not sure itl last long... its started today but the coolant sensor has come on car is overheating and i dont think the fan is comin on
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Post Sun Nov 26, 2006 4:01 pm

Check coolant level? Fan coupling? Thermostat? Can't see how they'd be related to the fuel flood tho...