BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - 96 1.8 No Fuel Intake

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Thu 19 Jun 2008 14:38
96 1.8 No Fuel Intake - Deano237
Hi

i am having a problem with Fuel intake on a BMW 318i (96).
I recently ran low on petrol, the petrol light had been on for about 15- 20 miles.
Any ways it would not start and was just juddering, then stallign if i applied the accelerator.
I then refueled using cans (the gauge reads just under half a tank!) but still the car will not start.
Could any one offer any suggestions to the problem and how to resolve, i would be most greatful.

Deano
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Thu 19 Jun 2008 15:18
96 1.8 No Fuel Intake - Screwloose

Is it cranking? Is there a spark? Does the fuel pump run at key-on?
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Thu 19 Jun 2008 16:43
96 1.8 No Fuel Intake - Deano237
Screwloose

it is cranking and yes it has a spark, and if petrol is passed throught the intake pipe straight the engine, it will start. it would appear it is not receiving petrol from the tank.
how can i eliminate the fuel pump as being the problem? or is it possible the tank is blocked.
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Thu 19 Jun 2008 16:56
96 1.8 No Fuel Intake - Screwloose

Turn the key on and listen for the sound of fuel passing through the fuel rail.

If you don't hear it; check the fuel pump fuse and listen under the back seat for the sound of the pump.

It may have run dry and seized.
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