Fed up.. Someone help!

BMRBRAT · 03-19-2012, 08:48 AM

Ok, so when I bought my 92 325i (M50 motor

) It would start and run like shit, but when I stepped on the accelerator, it would cut off. The guy I bought it from tried to tell me the mass airflow sensor was shot. In an attempt to prove him wrong, I changed the fuel filter. After I did that, the car would turn over, incessantly, but not start. I relapced the fuel pump and the fuse (it was good, but I put another one in for good measure) and it still turns over but will not start. I had someone tell me it was the fuel pump relay, so I ordered a new one. Is there anything ELSE it could be? I just want to make sure all of my bases are covered. I hate not being able to drive my beautiful baby! (With an M50, she deserves to be driven, not sleeping in my driveway!)

utfenix335i · 03-19-2012, 10:04 AM

Sending this to a few friends of mine who might be able to help you find the problem.

BMRBRAT · 03-19-2012, 10:06 AM

Thanks! My new relay comes in on wednesday, so I want to try to get it fixed by then!

335_MI6 · 03-19-2012, 10:07 AM

Pm "Clem" Adam about this problem

BMRBRAT · 03-19-2012, 10:40 AM

Who and how? I'll admit, I'm a noob to this group...

matrix76 · 03-19-2012, 10:49 AM

Member search,

http://www.e90post.com/forums/member.php?u=15910

utfenix335i · 03-19-2012, 10:51 AM

Have you checked your spark plugs and your ignition coils?

BMRBRAT · 03-19-2012, 11:31 AM

Yes, as a matter of fact... all that is brand new, too. well... about 2 months old...

BMRBRAT · 03-19-2012, 12:00 PM

And, for some reason, this thing only lets me PM "Clem" on aim.. I don't have aim...

335_MI6 · 03-19-2012, 04:22 PM

try again cause you need over 5 post under your belt and after 24hours your account will be upgraded so you can send pm

BallsCoding · 03-20-2012, 11:54 AM

I'm in Richmond.. so just wanted to post up so you could contact me if you ever need a hand. I'm no BMW expert (yet) so this issue isn't exactly my thing... but I've done plenty of wrenching.

utfenix335i · 03-20-2012, 01:38 PM

Clem isn't on AIM. he's on here. just private message him through this site.

itsmeek · 03-21-2012, 12:03 PM

So, did you change the MAF out???

Jed · 03-23-2012, 08:53 AM

Had a similar issue with my 325is (M50B25TU) it ended up being the ECU. A common problem with the E36s is that rain channels get clogged up and can flood the compartment where the ECU is housed.

It may not be in your case, but what I did to finally figure it out was to swap ECUs with my friend's 325is and it fired right up. Not very time intensive and just another thing to check. Takes about 5 minutes to pull out the box.

03-19-2012, 08:48 AM	#1
BMRBRAT New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 1992 325i (M50 motor) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1992 BMW 325i [0.00]	Fed up.. Someone help! Ok, so when I bought my 92 325i (M50 motor) It would start and run like shit, but when I stepped on the accelerator, it would cut off. The guy I bought it from tried to tell me the mass airflow sensor was shot. In an attempt to prove him wrong, I changed the fuel filter. After I did that, the car would turn over, incessantly, but not start. I relapced the fuel pump and the fuse (it was good, but I put another one in for good measure) and it still turns over but will not start. I had someone tell me it was the fuel pump relay, so I ordered a new one. Is there anything ELSE it could be? I just want to make sure all of my bases are covered. I hate not being able to drive my beautiful baby! (With an M50, she deserves to be driven, not sleeping in my driveway!)
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03-19-2012, 10:04 AM	#2
utfenix335i Colonel 135 Rep 1,999 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i; 2015 X5 50i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	Sending this to a few friends of mine who might be able to help you find the problem.
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03-19-2012, 10:06 AM	#3
BMRBRAT New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 1992 325i (M50 motor) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1992 BMW 325i [0.00]	Thanks! My new relay comes in on wednesday, so I want to try to get it fixed by then!
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03-19-2012, 10:07 AM	#4
335_MI6 Colonel 115 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: DC/MIAMI/LONDON iTrader: (4)	Pm "Clem" Adam about this problem
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03-19-2012, 10:40 AM	#5
BMRBRAT New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 1992 325i (M50 motor) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1992 BMW 325i [0.00]	Who and how? I'll admit, I'm a noob to this group...
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03-19-2012, 10:49 AM	#6
matrix76 Major 61 Rep 1,300 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Black/Red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Port Dover, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Member search, http://www.e90post.com/forums/member.php?u=15910 __________________ Brian Black Sapphire, Black w/Burrwood Trim & Shifter, 162's, Mtec H8 AE's, DS1 HID 6000K
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03-19-2012, 10:51 AM	#7
utfenix335i Colonel 135 Rep 1,999 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i; 2015 X5 50i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	Have you checked your spark plugs and your ignition coils?
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03-19-2012, 11:31 AM	#8
BMRBRAT New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 1992 325i (M50 motor) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1992 BMW 325i [0.00]	Yes, as a matter of fact... all that is brand new, too. well... about 2 months old...
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BMRBRAT New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 1992 325i (M50 motor) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1992 BMW 325i [0.00]	And, for some reason, this thing only lets me PM "Clem" on aim.. I don't have aim...
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03-19-2012, 04:22 PM	#10
335_MI6 Colonel 115 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: DC/MIAMI/LONDON iTrader: (4)	try again cause you need over 5 post under your belt and after 24hours your account will be upgraded so you can send pm
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03-20-2012, 11:54 AM	#11
BallsCoding Banned 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	I'm in Richmond.. so just wanted to post up so you could contact me if you ever need a hand. I'm no BMW expert (yet) so this issue isn't exactly my thing... but I've done plenty of wrenching.
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03-20-2012, 01:38 PM	#12
utfenix335i Colonel 135 Rep 1,999 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i; 2015 X5 50i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	Clem isn't on AIM. he's on here. just private message him through this site.
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03-21-2012, 12:03 PM	#13
itsmeek Lieutenant 15 Rep 417 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (3)	So, did you change the MAF out??? __________________ 1997 Supra TT (900ish hp) 2014 BMW 535d 1965 Mustang 302 5 speed! 2010 Prius
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03-23-2012, 08:53 AM	#14
Jed IN THE KNOW!!!!!!! 12 Rep 431 Posts Drives: 1994 E36 325is; 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	Had a similar issue with my 325is (M50B25TU) it ended up being the ECU. A common problem with the E36s is that rain channels get clogged up and can flood the compartment where the ECU is housed. It may not be in your case, but what I did to finally figure it out was to swap ECUs with my friend's 325is and it fired right up. Not very time intensive and just another thing to check. Takes about 5 minutes to pull out the box. __________________ 2007 Jet Black 335i Coupe: Saddle Brown interior \| ZSP \| ZCP \| ZPP \| iPod integration. 1994 Hellrot 325is: Sport Package \| PSS9 Coilover \| AutoThority chip \| AutoThority CF Intake \| UUC pullies \| Dinan HiFlo Throttle Body \| UUC StrutBarbarian \| UUC Evo II SSK \| BMW Motorsports X Brace \| Rogue Engineering DMS exhaust \| Kumho Ecsta V700 R Comps \|
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