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1986 BMW 318i;Turns over but engine wont run.I'm




By pajaphy52 on Jun 27, 2009

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1986 BMW 318i;Turns over but engine wont run.I'm getting fire to my fuel pump but no fuel to the engine.When I spray starter fluid over the carburator it runs until the fluid runs out and then stops.So I dont know if its the fuel pump ,fuel filter or fuel pump relay fuse/switch.

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hotchevy1965

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change fuel filter.replace fuse and relay first that is the cheapest way .because you dont want to buy fuel pump first .too expensive.if fuse and relay dont work .you need a new fuel pump.
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badealer888

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Fuel pump may be getting weak. If pressure is not high enough the injectors wont open.
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