e21 starting problem.

[85eta]

my sisters 81 320i will crank but not start. Any ideas? plugs are good, distributor cap and rotor are new.

[BigD]

*takes deep breath*

afm,fuel pump,fuel filter,fuel pump relay,main relay,old gas,coil,dme,crank position sensor,broken timing belt, bent valves...low fuel?

[85eta]

Originally posted by BigD
*takes deep breath*

afm,fuel pump,fuel filter,fuel pump relay,main relay,old gas,coil,dme,crank position sensor,broken timing belt, bent valves...low fuel?

thanks man, i thought of fuel pump and the relay, gas is good, its a timing chain not a belt, so coil, crank position sensor. ok a few things to check thanks!

[85eta]

yep its fuel pump....used one on its way and sister might actually tackle it herself before Dad gets home from California.

[1BADBMW]

oh i had this problem before!! i removed the fuse box cover to change a light fuse, then when i put the cover back, i accidently moved a fuse out of its place, i forgot which one, but take a look at the fuse box, hopefully that should do it!!

[85eta]

ya I got her to check that, she said it all looks good. thanks for the idea though