Had a no start issue last October right after I moved to Miami. Just gave out on the rode. Used this forum and a bunch of threads to troubleshoot the issue. This one was huge, jumping the fuel pump:
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showpost....03&postcount=8 Which allowed me to confirm that I was getting electrical power to the pump when the key was in the on position, hence ruling out a relay issue. From there (and many months later as I had to leave the car in Miami when I left) I was able to replace the fuel pump, sealing ring, and got a crank at first start!
Love this board. Now, onto the fuel filter housing as there is some significant leakage. Also have a power steering reservoir leak that I recall seeing a DIY for on the forum.
Then the rear suspension refresh. Ha and btw, COULD NOT get the darn window working on the driver side, thing is a bear! With a front seat replacement (non motorized) this will be a nice little daily driver.
So once again, thank you to this great forum
'Buni