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I have recently purchased a non-running 94 525i for a very good price and need help. There is very little fuel in the tank (gauge shows "R") but what is there is OLD and smells.
What I've Done:
· I have put about 5 gallons of 93 octane in to see if that would help but it did not.
· I'm not sure if perhaps the fuel pump is bad and the engine is not getting fuel or maybe the injectors are shot.
· I have gone through and checked all fuses and they are good.
· I replaced the spark plugs then shot a small dose of starter fluid in the throttle body and she started right up long enough to burn off the starter fluid.
· I located the fuel filter behind the passenger side rear wheel and removed it.
Questions:
· Is there a relay to the fuel pump that may be bad? If so, where is it located?
· Is this an "easy fix" or am I in over my head?
· When I put the key in the ignition and turn it to start should there be fuel coming out of the open end of the line where I disconnected it from the filter?
· It does not so could this be a sign that the fuel pump is indeed bad?
· Also, does anyone have a schematic of the relays/fuses and what they control?
I am new to the BMW game but have wanted one all of my life and jumped on the first chance to own one at a good price. This is my first post here so I do appologize for the long-winded post
My email address is twodisneys@aol.com to send info if available. Thanks in advance.
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