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Old Mar 29, 2022 | 04:16 PM
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Angry 2001 525I crank,no start

Greetings! pulled into driveway, no problems. next day, crank, no start issue. 45 lbs fuel pressure @ rail. replaced both cam position sensors. no codes. Battery fully charged. crank sensor?? any ideas? thanks in advance.
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Old Mar 29, 2022 | 08:52 PM
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Any one of those sensors being faulty would have thrown a code. What code reader are you using?
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Old Mar 30, 2022 | 05:19 AM
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Any one of those sensors being faulty would have thrown a code. What code reader are you using?
Basic, cheap one.
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Old Mar 30, 2022 | 02:13 PM
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Basic one will not show BMW codes, buy a BMW code reader, they have them for as low as $45. Its worth it to save you a whole lot of guesswork.
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Old Mar 30, 2022 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by donpb
Basic one will not show BMW codes, buy a BMW code reader, they have them for as low as $45. Its worth it to save you a whole lot of guesswork.
will do. my first BMW suddenly a nightmare...thank you!
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Old Mar 30, 2022 | 04:12 PM
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Lots out there. Any recommendations?
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Old Mar 30, 2022 | 08:50 PM
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Depends on how much you want to pay. I've owned a few different ones.
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Old Mar 31, 2022 | 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by donpb
Depends on how much you want to pay. I've owned a few different ones.
I'm thinking $100.00 to $150.00?? It is a 21 year old car. I like it , but there is the age old question "What point do I cut my losses?" I would love to fix it if it makes sense. Thanks for your help!!
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Buying a BMW code reader won't make you a mechanic. I'd suggest you go to a BMW specialist and have them tell you ALL that is going on, and then you can make a decision to throw in the towel or not.
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Old Mar 31, 2022 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by donpb
Buying a BMW code reader won't make you a mechanic. I'd suggest you go to a BMW specialist and have them tell you ALL that is going on, and then you can make a decision to throw in the towel or not.
Well, Thanks for your help. Not worth the tow and the diagnostic. Just trying to learn something and I guess I did.
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