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E39 520i Cranks but no start, no spark at the plugs

Old Jul 10, 2015 | 01:33 AM
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Angry E39 520i Cranks but no start, no spark at the plugs

I have a 1999 E39 520i which just stopped starting after parking it in the Garage. When I try to start it, it just cranks na na na na na... but it won't start. It check the fuel at the valve and it is there and I can even hear the fuel pump. I checked the spark at the plugs and it is NOT there. It is a manual transmission so I tried to PUSH it and it starts with no difficulties. What can be the possible cause of this problem?? Looking forward to your help on this.
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Old Jul 10, 2015 | 06:49 AM
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Strange that you can push start it. I would think that no spark when sitting and cranking would also mean no spark when push started. Have you read the codes from the OBD port?
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