316i bmw not starting

[Gazza95 0]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipXBIZxuJqg

anybody knw whats going on ?

[zenetti 0]

Same issue as your previous post?

Edited January 22, 2010 by zenetti

[Gazza95 0]

nope it use to start and idle like sh*t and back fire on acceleration, but this time iv got a new tps (thats what it needed) and its turning over cleaner, just wont start up, dnt knw y tho, everything seems to b alright

[Forrest 35]

Vacume Leak around your Air Filter/Throttle body hoses maybe if you have been playing with the TPS

[*Glenn* 854]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipXBIZxuJqg

anybody knw whats going on ?

Yes... it won't start

What have you checked ?, have you any mechanical ability and access to tools & test equipment ???

[Greg111 13]

Pumping the throttle ain't gonna do jack. It's not carb'd.

[topless 13]

Your rear suspension has collapsed by the look of things. Petrol will not run uphill....

Put a proper suspension in and try again.

[Silver Fox 43]

Fuel or spark, haven't knocked the coil lead or something silly like that?

Take the fuel line off where it connects under the intake manifold and shove it in an empty coke bottle, then turn the key and see if it's pumping gas?

If not it'll probably be relay or pump, relays are a common fault on these.

Check spark by taking a lead off one of the plugs and putting a spare plug in it, then hold it against the rocker cover with a screwdriver or something with a rubber handle and get someone to turn it over again, look for a nice strong spark.

[SIR E30 68]

Nathan, David, YOU are the people that this forum needs to stay around. Great advice, no bull. Ten points to you for seeing past the sarcasm and just helping people out!

[turboprop 0]

Honestly, I dont know why people do stick around with some of the bullshit that goes on here.

[pureboiracer 0]

a running engine requires facts. Fuel Air Compression Timing Spark.

I assume that you have compression and timing.

Air- check all vacuum lines and intake boot for any holes or rips, any air getting in past the air flow meter will cause problems. Check your afm is plugged in etc.

Fuel- as silver fox said check for fuel getting to the rail. also remove a spark plug after trying to start it and see if it is wet or smells of fuel.

Spark- while the plug is out to check for fuel do as silver fox said and check for spark, if no spark check you havnt knocked off the coil lead or anything.