My beater 1990 BMW 318i has caused me no problems in the 6 months I've had it. Then when I tried to start it when it was low on gas, it wouldn't start. I assumed it just needed gas so I put in 10 liters (I'm stationed in Germany now). Still didn't worlk. Someone suggested I check the spark plugs and replace the fuel filter. I couldn't find the sparkplugs, so I changed the fuel filter. With the help of A LOT of starter spray in the air intake, the engine started up but quickly died?
Anyone know what is wrong with my car?
2007-10-25 07:52:02 · 4 answers · asked by Richard M 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
I think you have air in your fuel lines after you changed out your filter. The stalling should go away after you let the lines fill up with fuel.
http://bimmerinfo.com/diy/fuel-filter/
Look at step 8.
2007-10-26 08:06:41 · answer #1 · answered by Wilson F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't mess with the computer. I don't know where some of these ideas come from. If it starts with starting fluid that would point to a fuel supply problem. You need to get the fuel pressure checked. Don't change the fuel pump until you test first. If this is a fuel injected car you may have air in the system also. Don't mess with spark plugs as the spark is apparently working. Fuel supply is your problem
2007-10-25 08:11:37 · answer #2 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
filter in backwards? Picked up crud from the bottom of the fuel tank when you ran it low?
2007-10-25 08:05:07 · answer #3 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest you have to reset computer box again.because the copmputer shut down when you on low gas.try it
2007-10-25 08:00:03 · answer #4 · answered by mai h 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋