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  1. guitos

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    #32 guitos, Jun 25, 2019
    The mechanic told me that sometimes due to corrosion the connectors on the bottom of the fuse box stop working properly.
    Lets see for how long for now..

    Thank you all for your messages and help, much appreciated.
     
  2. o2sys

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    #4 o2sys, May 21, 2019
    Something common on BMWs is the fuel pump relay goes causing it to turn over but not start.

    Also see if you can hear the pump prime when you turn the key on (no crank)


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    #17 o2sys, May 28, 2019
    A faulty crank position sensor will not start the car. Car needs timing reference and with out it, it won't start. It's magnetically read.

    Check if it's connected probably, any wire damage and if it's leaking oil from the o-ring seal.

    Then replace if needed.


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    #25 guitos, Jun 11, 2019
    Hi.

    The car is in the shop since this morning and now the mechanic have called and still no clue of the problem, every time he connects the reader give different error codes.
    I'll keep all of you posted on further developments.

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  5. guitos

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    #28 guitos, Jun 24, 2019
    Finally ready after all this time and 600 paid in shop. :eek:
    A problem with the fuse box that have disconnect the fuel pump and the coil.
     
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    #5 guitos, May 22, 2019
    Hello,

    Thank you very much for your feedback.

    The car have at the moment 160.000 miles on. Its all stock. The previous owner had the car since new and always serviced it on BMW garage.
    I already change the spark plugs but still no start. I dont have the error code reader. I really need to take in to a garage to see what is wrong. Thanks anyway.
     
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    #7 MCS02, May 22, 2019
    If you can pull a plug and spin it over and see if your getting spark if you are then it must be a fuel problem. then check the relay like @o2sys said.
    It would be well worth buying at least a basic code reader, even better to buy one that reads BMW/MINI codes. It will pay for itself.
     
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    #8 Dave.0, May 22, 2019
    At 160 k I am going with OEM fuel pump finally died and I would replace that and the 160k old fuel filter at the same time.
     
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  9. o2sys

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    #14 o2sys, May 26, 2019
    Immobilizer cuts off fuel so it should crank but not start if it's the immobilizer.


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    #15 MCS02, May 26, 2019
    Thanks, as I typed that I know I was more than likely WRONG!!:D
     
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    #20 o2sys, Jun 7, 2019
    Have you checked all the ground wire/straps in the engine bay? Especially the one on the passenger side engine mount?

    Check if it's tight. When I did my belt I forgot about the ground wire and would crank but not start.


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    #26 00Mini, Jun 11, 2019
    Just random thoughts but does the coil have voltage input and is the crank sensor actually sending a signal.
     
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    #30 o2sys, Jun 24, 2019
    At least you figured it out. Wonder what cause it.


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    #2 Sully, May 19, 2019
    You are probably going to get more questions at the start. I’m not a R53 expert, first thing i would do is Check for spark and fuel.

    I did a quick search and a few threads came up. May want to review some of them.

    https://www.motoringalliance.com/threadloom/search
     
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    #3 MCS02, May 20, 2019
    Welcome to MA!
    How many miles does it have? has it been modded or is it stock? Do you know the mainlanders history? Have you checked to see what codes are showing?

    See @Sully was correct, more questions.:D

    Let us know we will try our best to help
     
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    #6 wmwny, May 22, 2019
    Auto Zone [as well as other auto parts stores] has code readers and they can help you find the codes errors...for free. This should save you a trip to a garage until you better know the problem.

    Good luck, and welcome to M/A!
     
  18. guitos

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    #9 guitos, May 23, 2019
    Hi.

    Already buy a code reader. Just waiting to arrive then i will post the error codes that appear to see if there's any light on that. :)
    Thanks for your message.
    Regards
     
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    #10 guitos, May 25, 2019
    Hi,
    Already check and no spark on the plugs.
     
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    #11 MCS02, May 26, 2019
    Ok, then check the connections on your coil pack make sure they are clean. If you replace the coil pack stick with OEM, they are good for something like 300hp. Those pretty red ones cause problems. Also check all your fuses.
     
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