My 96 318ti has been sitting for a while, I found someone interested in buying it and he came to look at it today. Problem is, I couldn't get the car started. It turns over fine (with a jump- due to dead battery), but does not fire. I shot some starting fluid into the intake and it was enough for the car to run for a second or two, but that was it.
The tach does not seem to be moving at all when the engine is turning over- leading me to believe that's an indicator of the problem, but I searched and did not find out any helpful info.
So, it seems like I'm not getting fuel- could be bad fuel pump?? If it was CPS (Crank or Cam) would the starting fluid have caused the car to run? (I thought the CPS's sent the signal for spark and fuel???)
Anyone got any helpful hints?? I'm perfectly capable of troubleshooting this, just need to be pointed in the right direction..
Thanks!!!