So after a year without a hitch, I got stranded at the gas station. I filled my tank, got in, turned the key and it wouldn't turn over. It is acting like it's not getting any fuel.

Lights work, starter works, etc. but won't start. My fuel gauge starting failing recently. Could it be the fuel pump? Or fuel filter, or God forbid, something wrong with the fuel distribution system in the injectors?

Now, do I have it toed to my local Indi-shop or try to fix it myself? To reiterate, it is acting like there is no gas in the tank. The starter is turning, lights are on, etc. but it just cranks and no sign of fuel igniting...

Maybe I shouldn't have sold my e34 530 for the simpler e34 525 (which I did last year) ;-)

Thanks in advance for any helpful troubleshooting suggestions...

• Car won't start!!! Stranded!! - eem2x 2008-05-31 00:43:52 (173 views)
  • Do you mean the car cranks but will not start to idle? Do your Wipers work - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-05-31 04:00:41 (153 views)
  • have you tried your fusable link? - explodingbudgie 2008-05-31 01:57:50 (146 views)
  • Re: Car won't start!!! Stranded!! - kfister 2008-05-31 01:44:32 (139 views)
    • Update: Car won't start!!! Stranded!! - eem2x 2008-05-31 13:29:48 (167 views)
      • Re: Update: Car won't start!!! Stranded!! - eem2x 2008-05-31 15:55:26 (126 views)
        • Get from dealer - others had problems with aftermarket - kfister 2008-05-31 16:22:11 (112 views)
      • Re: Update: Car won't start!!! Stranded!! - eem2x 2008-05-31 15:54:50 (127 views)
        • Re: Update: Car won't start!!! Stranded!! - eem2x 2008-06-15 22:55:20 (102 views)
      • Re: Update: Car won't start!!! Stranded!! - Shayne 2008-05-31 13:36:20 (151 views)
        • Agree with shayne - topcat72 2008-05-31 14:05:07 (115 views)
          • Re: Agree with shayne - eem2x 2008-05-31 15:56:53 (111 views)
            • Re: Agree with shayne - Shayne 2008-05-31 22:04:16 (105 views)
            • Re: Agree with shayne - eem2x 2008-05-31 16:16:46 (102 views)
              • Re: Agree with shayne (url) - topcat72 2008-05-31 18:56:18 (124 views)