325I Died - United Bimmer Community

**dennis1128** · 12-21-2005, 11:05 AM

My 1994 325I quit while driving through an intersection a couple of days ago. After it sat for 3 or 4 hours it started and ran for 30 seconds or so then died and wouldn't start back. Towed home. Still hasn't started after a couple of days. Haven't had time to actually check it out other than the codes. Got the 1444. No help there. Realize it could be multiple things, but I would greatly appreciate any input of possible causes. Turns over fine, has new battery. Was in low 30's when this happened. Was going to start with plugs then move to fuel. Thanks for any input.

**jms** · 12-21-2005, 12:04 PM

wow, that sucks. I would start with fuel. Check your gas cap. I had mine stalling and running like crap and my gas cap was improperly seated. That fixed everything. beyond that I would change my fuel filter. Both are easy and relatively cheap. Plugs are possible but not likely if it runs for 30 seconds or so.

DEATH2000 · 12-21-2005, 01:56 PM

Was there a letter before the 1444 code? i.e P,F,B,C If there was i can find out what the code means for ya

**Rooz** · 12-21-2005, 02:02 PM

only input I can give you is right now, I most definetly feel your pain too

http://www.unitedbimmer.com/forums/thread5596.html

**german speed demon** · 12-21-2005, 02:03 PM

Check the fuel pump relay. My old e30 323 sat for 6 months before i bough it b/c it woulndt run. fifty bucks later, i'm driving an awesome car. Worth a shot anyway.

Dave

**Dudesky** · 12-21-2005, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DEATH2000

Was there a letter before the 1444 code? i.e P,F,B,C If there was i can find out what the code means for ya

He means to say that there were no codes thrown. 1444 means there are no faults stored

I'm betting on the fuel filter or the fuel pump, although that should have thrown a code.

**TJsBimm** · 12-21-2005, 08:00 PM

I'd say fuel pump had a car once that acted like that....good luck

**Spieluhr** · 12-22-2005, 02:49 AM

on the contrary it depends on if you have OBD I or OBD II. If you have OBD II and it is P1444 it means "EGR Valve Position Sensor range/performance" but since he has a 1994 he has OBD I which as you said means there are no faults. not trying to be anal, just in case someone with OBD II gets that code and thinks they dont have any faults.

I agree with what most have said here. Work with ignition and fuel first.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dudesky

He means to say that there were no codes thrown. 1444 means there are no faults stored

I'm betting on the fuel filter or the fuel pump, although that should have thrown a code.