325 hard to start
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Printed Date: 30-June-2024 at 12:35
Topic: 325 hard to start
Posted By: BELLSHILLBOY323
Subject: 325 hard to start
Date Posted: 11-February-2009 at 18:17
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hi guys put a m50 in to my 323 e36 problem is starts with a tow no probs but when i try with key it just cranks over till it floods or battery dies any help would be gr8 |
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 11-February-2009 at 20:54
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Moved to the 3 Series forum. Has this problem just started or has it been ongoing since you switched engines? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: BELLSHILLBOY323
Date Posted: 11-February-2009 at 21:16
| since i switched engines changed plugs still the same checked for airleaks seems ok dont kno what to do next |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 11-February-2009 at 21:28
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Have you changed the ECU? Do the various sensors suit the ECU? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: BELLSHILLBOY323
Date Posted: 11-February-2009 at 21:30
| got loom and ecu plus exhausts |
Posted By: big pimpin
Date Posted: 12-February-2009 at 09:30
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I've not had a chance to get my M50 into in my 96 328i touring yet but have asked questions regarding the EWSii etc so I'm ready for it. Here's the thread: http://www.bmwowner.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=150595 - http://www.bmwowner.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=150595 I'd suspect the EWSii although if you do a search on there you'll find a thread with a guy who had exactly the same problem....turned out to be a cam position sensor or something. ------------- E90 320d - M635 CSi - 635CSi Highline - GMC Typhoon - 4.6 P38 |
Posted By: BELLSHILLBOY323
Date Posted: 12-February-2009 at 13:40
| only problem is if it was ews it wouldnt start with a tow its starting to bug me now dnt really want to take it to a garage |
Posted By: vpricey
Date Posted: 12-February-2009 at 15:58
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Yeah I was thinking It may be a sensor too, are all sensors, crank and cam plugged in properly and located properly??
------------- Paul - '87 E30 325i Sport - '99 E39 M5 - '05 E53 X5 
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Posted By: BELLSHILLBOY323
Date Posted: 12-February-2009 at 19:05
| i never checked the sensors but i not getting any engine light on |
Posted By: broos3
Date Posted: 12-February-2009 at 19:41
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I had a issue with starting my 325i. We finally traced it to corroded and damp contacts between the ecu and the loom plug. Its under the plastic scuttle panel on the passenger side. Not sure if this will be the same problem as yours, but it is very damp outside so its possible. Ours still struggles to start if left for afew weeks in our dampish garage. |
Posted By: BELLSHILLBOY323
Date Posted: 12-February-2009 at 19:47
| cheers mate al have a look tomorrow everylooked fine when putting engine in |
Posted By: BELLSHILLBOY323
Date Posted: 12-February-2009 at 20:01
| cant see it being a sensor as runs fine once started |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 12-February-2009 at 21:05
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I reckon that it would need to be diagnosed to find out for sure!
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: tommyspanner
Date Posted: 12-April-2010 at 04:03
| check hidden 50 amp fuse on small battery positive cable it feeds dme relay for ecu, feeding coil, injctors and fuel pump |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 12-April-2010 at 22:26
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Hope after a year he has fixed it lol ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
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