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E12, E28, E34, E39, E60General discussion and technical help for all year 5 series cars.
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Your Ride: BMW '94 E-34 525i
Hard starting M50
I have a '94 525i-M50, apparently, the car is hard to start at times, even if you were able to use it already. It will take around 3-5 times before the engine would run. I use it everyday and it is a good drive specifically on the highway. A concerned friend also saw the problem and told me that the crank sensor may be faulty and that I invest in getting a CAN-OBD II(diagnostics) to spot where the trouble is. Are we in the right direction? Any expert opinions will truly be valued. Help pleeeaasssseee.
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Your Ride: 1995 325i
Well, not an expert, but I can offer these suggestions... When was the fuel filter last changed? That should be done yearly. Same with air filter. The fuel pump should also be checked, although I think that's more in the working/not working category. Vacuum leak?
OBD II didn't enter the picture until the 1996 model year, so I'm rather certain that your car is OBD I. I don't know if OBD II incorporates I, so if you go that route be sure to check exactly what you need before shelling out money.
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Your Ride: 1995 325i
Don't ask me to explain it, but if the crankshaft position sensor doesn't send a signal to the engine control module, then it's a no-go. So that could be the problem. I think it can be checked electronically to see if it's functioning properly.
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Your Ride: BMW '94 E-34 525i
thank you for all of the advice, had the computer checked - no faults on this, the problem was pinpointed to the fuel pump and the crank sensor as well, i changed the air carbon canister as well as i can smell fuel in the car. the car runs sweet now.
11-17-2009, 09:14 AM
Hard starting M50
Thank you very much man! I will have it checked this week! OBD-the works, everything
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