My car turns over but does not start?

[POLO]

Help??

I checked the whole ignition system; coil, distributor, plugs, fuel pump(it's getting fuel) and everything seems to be working fine....is there something that I am missing?? a starting relay etc etc?

Anything would help.

Thanks

 

[Stevehose]

Spark?

Carbs or Injection?

 

[POLO]

Yes, there is spark and its injection

 

[jabloomf1230]

Yes, there is spark and its injection

Try squirting a little starter fluid into the air filter housing, crank her up and see if the engine catches and runs a bit. If it does, I would check your electric fuel pump.

 

[sfdon]

Are your plugs wet with gas?

 

[sfdon]

Schematic...


http://www.e9coupe.com/tech/autobooks/appendix/autobooks_manual_160.htm



Parts list....

http://www.e9coupe.com/tech/autobooks/appendix/autobooks_manual_159.htm

 

[twistinglane]

From 5 series forum

I came across this nice writeup on the UK 5 series forum. It is for E28 motronic cars, but looked like some of logic could be useful here.

http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/31961-e28-535i-and-525e-motronic-non-start-trouble-shooting-guide/

 

[thehackmechanic]

agree with jabloomf1230, spray some starting fluid into the intake. If it starts, then dies, there's a fuel delivery problem. If it doesn't, there's a spark or massive timing problem.