My E430 just died
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My E430 just died
Can anyone give me any suggestions. My E430 was running fine when, it just died. It will crank but not fire. I have replaced the Crank Shaft Positioning Sensor, the fuel filter and I can hear the fuel pump running when I turn the key on. It will fire if I spray starting fluid in the intake but just for a moment so I know it's getting spark. What else could cause it not to get fuel. (Yes it has gasoline) 
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i cannot help with your problem but i would not use anymore easy start sparay,its horrid stuff,i bet the car sounded terrible when it did fire up,lots of pinking,find the problem then try starting up.
Easy start is like crack for cars....they do become addicted lol
Easy start is like crack for cars....they do become addicted lol
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I understand and it was just a handy way to confirm spark in the engine but thanks for the info.
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No I haven't had it to a shop yet and the radio is not stock so I can't read the codes.
One more thing of note is, when I turn the key on,I can hear a noise from the engine which I assumed was the fuel pump but the noise stays constant so I'm not sure the fuel pump is working. Is there an easy way to check that?
One more thing of note is, when I turn the key on,I can hear a noise from the engine which I assumed was the fuel pump but the noise stays constant so I'm not sure the fuel pump is working. Is there an easy way to check that?
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I have no idea where that is. I do hear a buzz type noise when I turn the key to the on position but that is not the fuel pump. (I pulled the fuel pump fuse and still hear the noise) How whould I check the relay?
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Ok, I tested the relay and it is working. I then put a screwdriver from my ear to the fuel pump and had my wife try to turn the car on. I didn't hear or feel any vibrations or noise from the pump. (I also checked the voltage and it is 12 V going to the pump).
Is there an easy place to check to see if fuel is getting to the engine before I pay the $250.00 for a new pump?
Is there an easy place to check to see if fuel is getting to the engine before I pay the $250.00 for a new pump?
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Ok, I tested the relay and it is working. I then put a screwdriver from my ear to the fuel pump and had my wife try to turn the car on. I didn't hear or feel any vibrations or noise from the pump. (I also checked the voltage and it is 12 V going to the pump).
Is there an easy place to check to see if fuel is getting to the engine before I pay the $250.00 for a new pump?
Is there an easy place to check to see if fuel is getting to the engine before I pay the $250.00 for a new pump?
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