Car won't start.... Edit; Fixed :-))

Orjan · Post by **Orjan** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 5:31 pm

I took my car up on a lift and changed the coolant, and when I should drive it off, it wouldn't start... I suspect it's the fuel pump, since I can't hear it "buzzing" when I turn on the ignition, but I'm not sure.

There's no spark, but that's because there's no fuel I think...

Anyone experienced this before???

Peter V. · Post by **Peter V.** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 6:04 pm

Orjan,

The spark and the fuel is not connected. No fuel does not mean you will not have a spark.

No spark and no fuelpump must be something electric.

pic · Post by **pic** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:18 pm

Looking the ground cable connect on the subframe first. If it's ok, take a look to the fuel pump fuse!

Orjan · Post by **Orjan** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:17 pm

It was the "thermal switch"; I unplugged it and the engine started like a charm

http://blog.bavauto.com/9667/bmw-e21-32 ... when-warm/

Jeroen · Post by **Jeroen** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:42 pm

Interesting, something new to me!

Dan323i · Post by **Dan323i** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:25 pm

Mine can be a bit reluctant to start once warm (and sat for a bit) so I'll give that a try next time, thanks!

Peter V. · Post by **Peter V.** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:33 pm

Orjan wrote:It was the "thermal switch"; I unplugged it and the engine started like a charm

http://blog.bavauto.com/9667/bmw-e21-32 ... when-warm/

I am working on a E21 323i with the same issue. We will try it next time. Thanks.

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