No spark

[cnotesdip]

I bought this 95 ti i got it last week it does not start however it does crank i try to start it with started fluid and it would not work i tested the spark plugs and i got no spark from the cables is the crankshaft position sensor the problem?

[ATF]

Is it giving you a CEL (Check Engine Light)? Make sure your CEL works when you put you key to POS 2 it should be on. If you're getting codes, check them and see where that takes you. Search on here for the pedal trick since you have an OBD I car.

[cnotesdip]

i dont have the trouble code reader and whats the pedal trick>?

[Bloodrunsdry]

timing belt/chain maybe

[Bloodrunsdry]

Scratch that i think you would still get spark. check the crank/cam position sensor

[ATF]

i dont have the trouble code reader and whats the pedal trick>?

Dude... search.

http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7211&highlight=pedal+error+code

http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/Mult-Code_Reading/Mult-Code_Reading.htm

[cnotesdip]

i ordered both of the crank position sensors should i also get the cam sensor?

[Bloodrunsdry]

I would just get the crank sensor in first and hope thats it. No use getting the cam sensor if you dont need it

[Bluebimma]

There is only one crank position sensor. It regulates the ignition and fuel injection system by sending info to the DME give from the teeth on the crank gear inside the block. The cam position sensor is for the fuel injection system. Basically, no fuel, check the fuel pump relay, fuse, and cam position system. No fuel or spark, check the crank position sensor.

[cnotesdip]

i got the sensor today but i have to removed the compressor so and part of the head real hard work

[cnotesdip]

it was the crank sensor i got the for 1500 and wow what a bargain all i need now is advice on driving a manual tranny

[Bloodrunsdry]

Good for you man.