Re: Car Won't Start

[Barnie Barnick <rbarnick@xxxxxxxxx>]

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> Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 05:23:56 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Steve Fogel <u8214@domain.elided>
> Subject: Car Won't Start
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> I have a '92 325i. I bought a new car and let my BMW
> sit for 4-6 weeks without starting it. It ran fine
> before that. Now, it will not start. The battery is
> fine. I've checked the plugs. They appear to be fine.
> There is gas in the car. I've held the throttle at
> half. Nothing.
>
> The engine turns over, but there is NO evidence of
> ignition. Does anyone have any suggestions other than
> I shouldn't have let the car sit for so long?
>
> Thanks.
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> More detail would be helpful like how long did the car run before it was shut
> down for the 4-6 week period and what do you mean by plugs are good.  However,
> you might have one or more weak or bad ignition coils.  Your engine is
> notorious for not wanting to start after a cold shut down due to extra fuel
> remaining in cylinders.  You may have pull all plugs and clean them
> thoroughly.  Good luck.
> Barnie
> 97 BMW 528i

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