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Re: Generic fuel pump question for wife's car (BMW X-3) Posted by Bernie [Email] (#1501) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Bernie) on Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:57:17 In Reply to: Generic fuel pump question for wife's car (BMW X-3), Mike Johnson, Thu, 11 Jan 2024 04:31:02 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Hello,
So yes the car should crank either way, good or bad fuel pump. So it appears you may have a faulty pump that you woke up by beating on it. I think 2005 is too early for the fuel pump control unit in BMW's. The system is similar to your 9-5 in that the pump does not come on without a crank signal. I usually try to narrow down the problem by spraying some carb clean or starting fluid into the intake when the car won't start. If it runs for a few seconds with carb clean it is usually the pump if it does not run that way a crank sensor is suspect. Good Luck, Bernie
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