I spent $700 replacing the fuel pump, and that wasn’t the problem. I watched your video bought a new fuel pump relay and the problem is now solved. Much love thank you.!
I hope you will read this even after 7 years of posting this video. You have saved me a fortune. Tried many things to start the car. Couldn’t figure it out. Yesterday I sae this video. Went to the BMW dealership, got me the relay and just like that, it fixed my car. Much love brother
Can't thank you enough! Went to go to work and 97 BMW 318is cranked but wouldn't fire up. Went to Autozone. $20.00 and five minutes later I was on the road again. Thanks brother!
I'm having the same issue replaced the battery and now this started noticing the idle dropping could this be the same fix and is the fuse box in the same place i drive a 99 740il.
Peace Oscar,I was on a road trip and my car did the same thing. I was blessed to see your video because it fixed the problem 👍 thanks for sharing this with the BMW world. Appreciate it
I don't see the need for negative comments, but my X5 was doing the exact same thing and I figured it couldn't hurt to try a $20 part and give it a shot, and it works!!!! The only difference is that my relay is located in the back hatch on the passenger side thank you so much for this video! As you stated you saved me a headache, grief, worry and most of all money!!!
I swapped the fuse to test and my 06 X5 cranked right up... Oscar Ruiz-Autorepair thanks a MILLION!!!! I just literally put $800 into it the week before and didn't want to take it back to the dealership. Really appreciate this video - thanks again!!!
2003 Z4 does the same thing only intermittently. Learn first to listen for the fuel pump activation (requires two people) on your specific BMW before you just fly off thinking this is the only solution…. Thank you for the insight and info 👍👍
BRO THANK YOU !!!!!! I simply took out the relay and reinstalled it and my Shity E60 started right up.. lol. Now I'm on my way to buy a new Relay just in case. Again thanks for this video...
this reminds me of my 1995 525i fuel pump going bad. It stalled at the gas station. Immediately called my next door neighbor (another DIY guy) and explained whats happening. He said get a hold of a rubber mallet and uncover the trunk matting exposing the fuel pump cover. I ask someone to "whack" that particular area of the trunk floor while Im trying to start the car. On the count of three we simultaneously crank the ignition and pound on the cover. Voila! the engine started. Drove home and replaced the fuel pump the next day. lol
similar problems on 1950/60/70s BMC cars. MGBs and Morris 1000 had the fuel pump installed adjacent to the right hand rear wheel well, exposed to water (and slat in UK winters). If the fuel pump wasn't ticking when the ignition was switched on a whack with a piece of wood would often get it going again. Of course in those days you could strip and clean the pump and the contacts so a replacement pump wasn't always required.
It can also be the ground cable on the front left side (under the car) and very common on BMW 1 series just say it. And watch this: DTC P0230The ECM monitors the circuit for voltage. If voltage malfunctions, it will set P0230, which is defined as “ - Circuit Malfunction.” “Circuit Malfunction” indicates that there is a malfunction in the control circuit, as opposed to a in a sensor or other component. AND: Crank, no start is often fuel or fuel components. If it cranks then there is most likely not an electrical problem. If it was just recently running then it is most likely not an engine problem. Thus, what is left are fuel components. If your vehicle has good fuel and is full of fuel then the most likely culprits are: a weak fuel relay, a bad fuel filter, or a bad fuel pump. If the car was recently running with no hesitation then it most likely is not a bad fuel pump. That then leavesthe fuel relay and/or fuel filter as the most likely culprits. from: christansdad
My car sometimes starts on the first ignition key turn, but recently I often have to turn the key a few times before it starts. And the engine sometimes shuts off while driving. I got to restart the engine to continue driving. Can you make a guess what's going on?
Hey brother I just replaced the Fuel Pump myself ($1,500 estimate from dealer, $300 part) in my 2008 BMW E60 550i and after successfully changing the part, it would not crank over. Saw your video, called the dealer, and they said they would have changed the Fuel Pump Relay as well in the package deal they quoted me, so I went and paid $25 for the part, she started right up! Thank you so much man, subscribed and liked. :)
Hi. Where did you find your fuel pump relay in your vehicle? I have a E60, 2008 528xi and have the same problem but can't find where the relay is? I bought a new one at the dealer for $25 and fingers crossed it fixes the issue. Thanks!
This seems to be a common problem on these cars. My E90 323i LCI N52 is doing the same thing after it cools down. Starts perfectly on a cold winter morning at - 30 C. I drive it to work and then park it for 8 hours on that same day. After work, the engine turns but will not start. Even with a full tank of premium petrol, a new battery, a new fuel pump, no check engine light, no OBD2 diagnostic codes, the car will not start. My car has an electronic fuel control unit near the passenger side rear seat instead of a fuel relay. Problem ended up being water in the fuel. Resolution: Added a couple of bottles of gas line antifreeze/water remover, waited a few hours and car starts and runs normally. Now I'm not sure if it's condensation from extreme temperature fluctuations or bad gas from the gas station but from now on when I fill up in the winter, I will always add a bottle or two of gas line antifreeze/water remover.
Sound good to me in-7 i had same problem been work good and when in to home havent started even long cranking ! than after 3/4 time later start than seemd okay with few more starts Im going to use your formula lets see is it my problem or not . thanks anyway
I'm having the same issues now I've had intermittent I believe they call emobalized issues it's a immobilizable issue's graph to get in the car and start it it would even turn over watch the ton of videos and came up with that emobalizer so I'd roll the windows down up own up lock and unlock the doors while you're in it get out unlock it with the key lock it with the key that did it again got in 9 out of 10 times that did stopped at it and I heard that's the immobilizer now I sure now I even put a new Ignition in it and I can hear the fuel pump buzzing I don't know what to do now I don't have the money to go through a ton of stuff any help? Up? Hopefully it's the fuel this the fuel thing that it's been fine other than I think the security not letting it start before now it's turned over or before it wouldn't even turn over
Nah what’s the fun in that. couple little sparks won’t hurt 😉. (I’m completely joking by the way but I’ve also never actually disconnected the battery to replace a fuse/relay 😳
Same problem with our 2006 X5, but different cause. After watching a few video's of troubleshooting (checking a bunch of fuses and relays). I decided to start looking at the silent fuel pump [which should make a faint humming when starting]. Pulled the rear seat [no tools required] and disconnected the fuel pump harness [on passenger side]. Supply power was good. Jumped the pump motor and it was dead. Besides waiting for a replacement pump, the entire job was 15 minutes of work [which is less time than following the troubleshooting instructions].
It's 1 am and i cant sleep. My BMW has been parked at the gym for 3 days, wont start! Put a new fuel pump in it today for no fucking reason. Been binge watching vids on the problem. I think you showed me just what I need to do. Damit!!!!!!!!! Tomorrow relay change, i got a good feeling. No other vids mentioned anything about relay!!!!
I'm having the same issue I even put a new admission in this 06 BMW X5E53I drove it to the store turned it off after that just turned over when it started when in the star came out the same thing I was having intermittent not doing anything mean it wouldn't turn over anything and it's no running thing and I learned that it was just a mobilizer because I would roll the windows down roll them up trip the alarm use the key to unlock it get out use to lock it use the key to unlock the door got in 9 out of 10 times we'll start or I'll go through the sequence again I'm wondering if minus the immobilizer itself I don't know anybody can help me here please do and sit in my backyard for 2 months and I need to use it
My 2006 BMW X5 3.0i won't start either, very similar as this vehicle. However, my problem is a little different, but may require same solution. It started with a brief tapping noise behind the firewall on passenger's side (where the glove box is located), directly after shutting off the ignition. But no problems starting/running, until about 7-10 days later, when it died while idling in a parking lot. However, it restarted okay - then died in traffic about one-half mile away...grrr. BMW is parked, dead in the water, after the $150 tow job. I am going to give this Fuel Pump Relay solution a try, because it's worth the nominal investment - especially if it works. Thank you.
same thing on 2003 e60 530d hope it will crank up normally , 1 bolt has been loosed and it still was cranking well then i tightened it up and had some bad noises + not cranking easily hope it will help🙌
I had same problem with 320i 2008. We pulled all fuses out and put them back in and it started. No cost! Though the keyless entry stopped working. I put the little fuse in the wrong place. All good now!
Adrian van wichen I’m going to try this. I have 08 328i and I been having a no crank no start issue. I called the dealership and they want $148 per hr and that’s just to find the issue
Great video , if my scan tool says fuel pump is operating correctly and it still won't fire , I changed my fuel injectors because it was running so rich so even if I scan and says fuel pump good do I change the relay?
Hey Oscar, i saw this video and i had a quick question. I have a 2009 BMW x5 and i wondereed where you got the number of the relay. Thanks so much great videos 👍
I'm trying to locate this relay on my 06 X5 4.8is. Bought the relay, but looked at rear fuse box, glove box fuse box, under steering wheel! Can't find it! 🤔 Wanna start there before checking fuel pump, etc. She cranks, but no love.
Hey there, new to BMW. I have a 2007 740Li. It intermittently would shut down each time you tried starting it. Had to open the trunk and wiggle the negative battery cable then the power would be restored. One night it shut down completely. It cranks good but will not start. Could I have a similar problem? Also, where is my fuel relay located? I think it's im the trunk. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks again
Man i will try it. And even though if it wont work. Thank you for showing and saving money on those damn dealership mechanics who make use pocket empty.
Can use some advise on 06 X5 E53 now turns over but not start. I bought s new ignition off Ebay and still apart, Key also sticks in start position that happened when 1st trying to start out of store when I shut it off at store and immediately turned off and tried to start and it just turned over. I bought an ignition box off Ebay installed it and same thing. Before that it won't turn over and I learned how to get it to start by doing a lock unlock sequence and all doors & windows closed... Love this X5 but been big start problems.
Nice video but it didn't fix my problem I actually had a P0 12 error come up and it cranks but no start or just not run? I see! And a red car and service that pops up briefly and goes away, it's bizarre how just changing out of valve cover gasket would crop up with a problem like this?
I am the same breakdown. However, it is a big problem that my 7 series does not have a relay. It will cost a lot because the airbag module needs to be replaced. I saw the video well.
I only have the right white relay and not the left one which you replaced. There’s not even a slot for the one you replaced. Anybody have any idea where the fuel pump relay is located in 2005 bmw 530d e61?
Thanks dude.. I have a 328I 2007 and it sounds just like that..I've been trying to figure it out for the past 2weeks now..lol I mean I just installed a brand new fuel pump like 3 months ago and this happened ..im hoping it's the fuel pump relay..thanks again dude.. I'll keep y'all updated
Hi, i need help with my car problem, the problem is my car crank but won't start, i checked injector signal, there's no signal, i checked ignition coil, there's also no signal, then i checked all fuse and relay, there's no fault. After that i checked all the wiring on engine, there's no problem with the wire harness, lastly i checked the ecm/ecu, i bring it to ecu repair shop they checked no faulty and i pay charge for checking usd60, after that, i try to start again, its still won't start, then i bring the ecm/ecu again to the bmw agent for checking with charge usd100, they also said there's no faulty with the ecu/ecm. I checked the fuel pump its working, i checked the pressure of fuelpump its working perfect. I checked the immobiliser, also no problem, Im still wondering with the problem and why my ignition coil and injector no power and no signal. Fault code on obd is P0341, P101b and P1061 , i tried clear, after a few minutes its appear again, anyone know what the problem? My car BMW 320i E90 2006, engine N46
Hi dear I have fuel relay fuse in my F10 2011 523i I couldn't locate it Can you help me locate the relay fuel fuse in my F10 I would appreciate that Thank you
I got a question bro, will it be jerking and stop then hard to start? Mine have this problem yesterday which i got a smal white smoke come up before start and it went back to normal. After i park it start to do like this, jerk and stop then hard to start. I do some reboot but still the same. So tge fuel relay pump is the problem? Mine same series 525i
Just a note: At 2:30 on the video turning over is always confused or mixed in with cranking and running, your car is clearly turning over but not starting which is also same as cranking but not starting,
I’ve got a bmw 118d 2005 when I pulled up to work it cut out… then when started knocked off on its own now it just cranks brings a fault for injector 4 but apparently everything is good Any idea?
I hope it works on my 745 cause mine do the same thing I been trying to figure it out WHat is wrong cause the car ran perfect then idk first I thought it was the battery now I'm starting to think mine the same problme
hey Oscar the fuel rail has pressure so i assume the pump runs but then i have spark but no run any ideas what the cause could be its a 735i N62 motor 2204 model..
Mines sound just like that right now as of 2020 May i have a 1993 bmw 5 series i had left from the gas station and my car. Had shutted off less than 6 mins driving from the gas station and now it sounds just like that car trying to start but just not starting over i have about 3 good batteries so i know its not the battery its definite a different culprit
On the 2009 328i X drive, I don't think there is a fuel pump relay. They only have the fuel pump control module it is located in the trunk on passenger side. You will need to pull the insulator to get to it. I hope this helps you.
Hey I'm having the same issue 2006 525xi. I have replaced ekpm3 and coded. I can get ista to Manually active fuel pump but I can't get dme to do it when I test the module. Help please don't wanna go to stealership
@@oscars-autorepair3236 Hi, sometimes this happens to my 2009 x5 will this be the same procedure? Besides not starting how can you check the fuel pump relay I mean does any connections look burn or something like that? Please help... Thank you in advance!
Hey I couldn't find the fuel pump relay in Glove Compartment on my e60 525i 2008 Where can it be...because it's cranking but no start...help pliz ,I ended up changing a fuel pump but still cranks
Thx for the vid, (2009 BMW X5 3.0) I replaced mines and my vehicle started up but I noticed it seems like my miles to the gallon number goes down a lot faster (300 to 295) a 5 mile difference when I only drove about 2 miles, has anyone else experienced this?
Hey did it work? I have an e87 116i and it only does this after it has bee running for some time when the engine is warm. If i shut it and try to start again, it just turns once without ignition and the it normally starts again at the third attempt.
I have a 2003 525I it started to overheat and I noticed the top hose was hot and the bottom hose cold so I replaced the thermostat and now the car cranks but won't start
@@anthonyfiston8257 I was just wanted to know if you fixed your probably yet cause my car is doing the same thing and I replaced the rely and that wasn't the probably so now I'm about to get a fuel pump and hopefully that solves the problem also do you know where I would find the fuel pump on my 2002 bmw 530i cause I'm not thanks .Ally
First, you should swap the relay with another same relay to confirm the relay is the culprit before buying a new relay. Sometimes just a blown fuse or loose connection.
I have similar problem on my BMW 5.23i 2008 E60 no fault on screen but no start :( i opened glove box and gee suprise nothing is there ?? Where is my relay box please help :)
Getting exact same cranking sounds on my 2006 325i! Just got it towed to my house, and got fuel pump replaced and still not starting also bought a new battery and still no start just that same crank.. what do I do next??😫
Oscar Ruiz-Autorepair havent been able to locate the fuel pump relay.. Been looking at various diagrams; some say its located in glove box some say under the hood. Furthermore, I looked it up on amazon and actually purchased thr fuel pump relay (said it was a direct fit) and cant find a slot where it fits. The relay is a light green 5-prong little square
Hello my e60 has the same problem should i change it as well or it is another problem, at the first place i though there was no fuel in the tank bcs the backside of the car was not smoking and the starter was working?! Im new with BMWs and it kinda strange to me...
I spent $700 replacing the fuel pump, and that wasn’t the problem. I watched your video bought a new fuel pump relay and the problem is now solved. Much love thank you.!
If your pump doesn’t prime. It’s a sign that the pump is dead
@@MTLJackhow do you know if it’s primping?
Thank you so much man…
You saved me alot of money
After changing the relay my car finally started like q charm
Back on the road aging
God bless you…
You’re very welcome!! Happy to help
What year is your car???
@@SurprisedBambooForest-ti1qc 2004 e60
I hope you will read this even after 7 years of posting this video. You have saved me a fortune. Tried many things to start the car. Couldn’t figure it out. Yesterday I sae this video. Went to the BMW dealership, got me the relay and just like that, it fixed my car.
Much love brother
Super happy it worked for you!!! Keep passing the blessings brother.
Can't thank you enough! Went to go to work and 97 BMW 318is cranked but wouldn't fire up. Went to Autozone. $20.00 and five minutes later I was on the road again. Thanks brother!
Ken Tissue
You are welcome Ken, have a bless day!!!
I'm having the same issue replaced the battery and now this started noticing the idle dropping could this be the same fix and is the fuse box in the same place i drive a 99 740il.
My 318i e46 is cranking but won't start,I checked all fuses and they had power I don't know if that means the relay is working or mot
Peace Oscar,I was on a road trip and my car did the same thing. I was blessed to see your video because it fixed the problem 👍 thanks for sharing this with the BMW world. Appreciate it
Azharr, glad this video help you out.
Most people can't find this problem and the car sits and I come along and get it cheap and fix it 😍😍
I don't see the need for negative comments, but my X5 was doing the exact same thing and I figured it couldn't hurt to try a $20 part and give it a shot, and it works!!!! The only difference is that my relay is located in the back hatch on the passenger side thank you so much for this video! As you stated you saved me a headache, grief, worry and most of all money!!!
Thank you for watching my video , I am happy to hear I was able to suggest a quick fix
I swapped the fuse to test and my 06 X5 cranked right up... Oscar Ruiz-Autorepair thanks a MILLION!!!! I just literally put $800 into it the week before and didn't want to take it back to the dealership. Really appreciate this video - thanks again!!!
you are very welcome!! Happy my video help you out. keep passing on the blessings.
2003 Z4 does the same thing only intermittently. Learn first to listen for the fuel pump activation (requires two people) on your specific BMW before you just fly off thinking this is the only solution….
Thank you for the insight and info 👍👍
It worked. I didn't replace fuel pump relay, just bit of tightening. Voila it worked !!! Thanks a lot.
BRO THANK YOU !!!!!! I simply took out the relay and reinstalled it and my Shity E60 started right up.. lol. Now I'm on my way to buy a new Relay just in case. Again thanks for this video...
same with me it works but I will still get a new one
this reminds me of my 1995 525i fuel pump going bad. It stalled at the gas station. Immediately called my next door neighbor (another DIY guy) and explained whats happening. He said get a hold of a rubber mallet and uncover the trunk matting exposing the fuel pump cover. I ask someone to "whack" that particular area of the trunk floor while Im trying to start the car. On the count of three we simultaneously crank the ignition and pound on the cover. Voila! the engine started. Drove home and replaced the fuel pump the next day. lol
similar problems on 1950/60/70s BMC cars. MGBs and Morris 1000 had the fuel pump installed adjacent to the right hand rear wheel well, exposed to water (and slat in UK winters). If the fuel pump wasn't ticking when the ignition was switched on a whack with a piece of wood would often get it going again.
Of course in those days you could strip and clean the pump and the contacts so a replacement pump wasn't always required.
It can also be the ground cable on the front left side (under the car) and very common on BMW 1 series just say it. And watch this: DTC P0230The ECM monitors the circuit for voltage. If voltage malfunctions, it will set P0230, which is defined as “ - Circuit Malfunction.” “Circuit Malfunction” indicates that there is a malfunction in the control circuit, as opposed to a in a sensor or other component.
AND: Crank, no start is often fuel or fuel components.
If it cranks then there is most likely not an electrical problem. If it was just recently running then it is most likely not an engine problem. Thus, what is left are fuel components. If your vehicle has good fuel and is full of fuel then the most likely culprits are: a weak fuel relay, a bad fuel filter, or a bad fuel pump. If the car was recently running with no hesitation then it most likely is not a bad fuel pump. That then leavesthe fuel relay and/or fuel filter as the most likely culprits. from:
christansdad
Good info. Thanks for sharing.
My car sometimes starts on the first ignition key turn, but recently I often have to turn the key a few times before it starts. And the engine sometimes shuts off while driving. I got to restart the engine to continue driving. Can you make a guess what's going on?
Great video . Always start looking at the small stuff . Fuses and relays mechanics and dealer workshops will rip you off if you don’t know this .
Hey brother I just replaced the Fuel Pump myself ($1,500 estimate from dealer, $300 part) in my 2008 BMW E60 550i and after successfully changing the part, it would not crank over. Saw your video, called the dealer, and they said they would have changed the Fuel Pump Relay as well in the package deal they quoted me, so I went and paid $25 for the part, she started right up! Thank you so much man, subscribed and liked. :)
Nice!!!! its amazing how one small relay can cause a lot of headaches. I am glade you got your car running again.
Hi. Where did you find your fuel pump relay in your vehicle? I have a E60, 2008 528xi and have the same problem but can't find where the relay is? I bought a new one at the dealer for $25 and fingers crossed it fixes the issue. Thanks!
Sad thing is that if your relay was bad, then your pump probably wasn't... It's possible that they both were bad, but unlikely.
This seems to be a common problem on these cars. My E90 323i LCI N52 is doing the same thing after it cools down. Starts perfectly on a cold winter morning at - 30 C. I drive it to work and then park it for 8 hours on that same day. After work, the engine turns but will not start. Even with a full tank of premium petrol, a new battery, a new fuel pump, no check engine light, no OBD2 diagnostic codes, the car will not start. My car has an electronic fuel control unit near the passenger side rear seat instead of a fuel relay. Problem ended up being water in the fuel. Resolution: Added a couple of bottles of gas line antifreeze/water remover, waited a few hours and car starts and runs normally. Now I'm not sure if it's condensation from extreme temperature fluctuations or bad gas from the gas station but from now on when I fill up in the winter, I will always add a bottle or two of gas line antifreeze/water remover.
Sound good to me in-7 i had same problem been work good and when in to home havent started even long cranking ! than after 3/4 time later start than seemd okay with few more starts Im going to use your formula lets see is it my problem or not . thanks anyway
Oscar this morning my wife’s experience same issue hope I will fix it watching your video
Thanks
Bro I really thank you ,I had the same issue and you just saved my ass , may God bless you ❤️❤️
You are very welcome Ahmad. Thanks for your feedback. God bless you brother.
@@oscars-autorepair3236 it also can be the ground cable.
I'm having the same issues now I've had intermittent I believe they call emobalized issues it's a immobilizable issue's graph to get in the car and start it it would even turn over watch the ton of videos and came up with that emobalizer so I'd roll the windows down up own up lock and unlock the doors while you're in it get out unlock it with the key lock it with the key that did it again got in 9 out of 10 times that did stopped at it and I heard that's the immobilizer now I sure now I even put a new Ignition in it and I can hear the fuel pump buzzing I don't know what to do now I don't have the money to go through a ton of stuff any help? Up? Hopefully it's the fuel this the fuel thing that it's been fine other than I think the security not letting it start before now it's turned over or before it wouldn't even turn over
What year is your car???
I would suggest disconnecting the the Negative side of your battery first.But you have helped a lot of people,well done !!!
thank you
Nah what’s the fun in that. couple little sparks won’t hurt 😉. (I’m completely joking by the way but I’ve also never actually disconnected the battery to replace a fuse/relay 😳
For what to replace a relay? You're joking right?
Hello can you help me?
If so where can I find it plz
Same problem with our 2006 X5, but different cause. After watching a few video's of troubleshooting (checking a bunch of fuses and relays). I decided to start looking at the silent fuel pump [which should make a faint humming when starting]. Pulled the rear seat [no tools required] and disconnected the fuel pump harness [on passenger side]. Supply power was good. Jumped the pump motor and it was dead. Besides waiting for a replacement pump, the entire job was 15 minutes of work [which is less time than following the troubleshooting instructions].
Thanks for sharing. Good to know the actual time it took in case I need to have mine replaced.
@@tazmaniandiva7762 Yes, this car is still working like a champ. I sold it to a local and now their family is enjoying it.
@@Fun4GA thanks for sharing.
Where was the fuel pump relay location?
@@jhooty14 ruclips.net/video/P9VTK7LoNlI/видео.html
It's 1 am and i cant sleep. My BMW has been parked at the gym for 3 days, wont start! Put a new fuel pump in it today for no fucking reason. Been binge watching vids on the problem. I think you showed me just what I need to do. Damit!!!!!!!!! Tomorrow relay change, i got a good feeling. No other vids mentioned anything about relay!!!!
Please let me know if it works
Did it work?
C'mon man, you gotta tell if it worked. Lol
I'm having the same issue I even put a new admission in this 06 BMW X5E53I drove it to the store turned it off after that just turned over when it started when in the star came out the same thing I was having intermittent not doing anything mean it wouldn't turn over anything and it's no running thing and I learned that it was just a mobilizer because I would roll the windows down roll them up trip the alarm use the key to unlock it get out use to lock it use the key to unlock the door got in 9 out of 10 times we'll start or I'll go through the sequence again I'm wondering if minus the immobilizer itself I don't know anybody can help me here please do and sit in my backyard for 2 months and I need to use it
My 2006 BMW X5 3.0i won't start either, very similar as this vehicle. However, my problem is a little different, but may require same solution. It started with a brief tapping noise behind the firewall on passenger's side (where the glove box is located), directly after shutting off the ignition. But no problems starting/running, until about 7-10 days later, when it died while idling in a parking lot. However, it restarted okay - then died in traffic about one-half mile away...grrr. BMW is parked, dead in the water, after the $150 tow job. I am going to give this Fuel Pump Relay solution a try, because it's worth the nominal investment - especially if it works. Thank you.
Please let us know if it worked for you. Thanks for your feedback
It was the fuel relay! Thank you.
Your welcome
same thing on 2003 e60 530d hope it will crank up normally , 1 bolt has been loosed and it still was cranking well then i tightened it up and had some bad noises + not cranking easily hope it will help🙌
I had same problem with 320i 2008. We pulled all fuses out and put them back in and it started. No cost! Though the keyless entry stopped working. I put the little fuse in the wrong place. All good now!
Adrian van wichen I’m going to try this. I have 08 328i and I been having a no crank no start issue. I called the dealership and they want $148 per hr and that’s just to find the issue
You are the best Man in the world you have very good heart , my god will bless you , you are number 1 謝謝你
Great video , if my scan tool says fuel pump is operating correctly and it still won't fire , I changed my fuel injectors because it was running so rich so even if I scan and says fuel pump good do I change the relay?
I have the same exact issue and took the fuel pump out to check but sane crank no start i will try the fuel pump relay. Let you know.
Keep us updated. Thank you.
Wonderful! Would that work for a bmw x5 30i 2009? Mine wont start.
Hey Oscar, i saw this video and i had a quick question. I have a 2009 BMW x5 and i wondereed where you got the number of the relay. Thanks so much great videos 👍
1st Awesome Video, but Bro... Com on you installed the same Relay back on 🤣 🤣
I replaced the fuel filter, and the Crank sensor, I have yet to replace this relay! Hope this works. Thanks
@@vanillasf please let us know if it works for you.
Thank you from Bulgaria. You very help me!!!!
ended up being the wiring to the relay but without your video ID never known where to start
nice...i am glad to hear you are back on the road.
What did you do for the wiring? I changed my relay and it cut off on me while driving again. I just put the old one back in and it started right up?
@@zillahedghill1135 ground cable?
I'm trying to locate this relay on my 06 X5 4.8is. Bought the relay, but looked at rear fuse box, glove box fuse box, under steering wheel! Can't find it! 🤔 Wanna start there before checking fuel pump, etc. She cranks, but no love.
Did you try in the rear hatch on the passenger side? I have a 08 x5 and that's where mine was
Good job man I'm gonna try this
Hey there, new to BMW. I have a 2007 740Li. It intermittently would shut down each time you tried starting it. Had to open the trunk and wiggle the negative battery cable then the power would be restored. One night it shut down completely. It cranks good but will not start. Could I have a similar problem? Also, where is my fuel relay located? I think it's im the trunk. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks again
Man i will try it. And even though if it wont work. Thank you for showing and saving money on those damn dealership mechanics who make use pocket empty.
can also be the ground cable try to help;)
Helps a lot thank you from the bottom of my heart bro
Can use some advise on 06 X5 E53 now turns over but not start.
I bought s new ignition off Ebay and still apart,
Key also sticks in start position that happened when 1st trying to start out of store when I shut it off at store and immediately turned off and tried to start and it just turned over. I bought an ignition box off Ebay installed it and same thing.
Before that it won't turn over and I learned how to get it to start by doing a lock unlock sequence and all doors & windows closed...
Love this X5 but been big start problems.
It is a lot hope. I was thinking to get rid this car. I hope it works. I paid a lot to diagnose the problem and still doing it
Just use the original relay/fush removal tool. Not feddling with screwdrivers.
Appreciate this video bro really saved me money and time
I will try this tomorrow 🙏🏾
Nice video but it didn't fix my problem I actually had a P0 12 error come up and it cranks but no start or just not run? I see! And a red car and service that pops up briefly and goes away, it's bizarre how just changing out of valve cover gasket would crop up with a problem like this?
I am the same breakdown. However, it is a big problem that my 7 series does not have a relay. It will cost a lot because the airbag module needs to be replaced. I saw the video well.
Hi oscar, I have crank and no start, did you have fuel pressure on the fuel rail if relay is bad?
You wont have fuel pressure if your fuel pump relay is not working..also try unplug your maf sensor and see if your car starts...
I only have the right white relay and not the left one which you replaced. There’s not even a slot for the one you replaced. Anybody have any idea where the fuel pump relay is located in 2005 bmw 530d e61?
Nice easy fix, but the poor starter might need replacing after 8 times of cranking on this old Bimmer .
I have the same issue I thought it was the battery but I will try this hope it works appreciate the videos
TownBizz510 did this fix the issue on your car
Sooo did it fix your issue or not??
did it fix it
Thanks dude.. I have a 328I 2007 and it sounds just like that..I've been trying to figure it out for the past 2weeks now..lol I mean I just installed a brand new fuel pump like 3 months ago and this happened ..im hoping it's the fuel pump relay..thanks again dude.. I'll keep y'all updated
Did it work. I have the same car same issue. I would appreciate a response. And if that didn’t work what did ?
@@joshuahodge3387 it was the fuel pump control module..
@@vnsmx4569 did that completely fix your crank no start? Car still running good?
@@tazmaniandiva7762 yes sir it did..
Hi, i need help with my car problem, the problem is my car crank but won't start, i checked injector signal, there's no signal, i checked ignition coil, there's also no signal, then i checked all fuse and relay, there's no fault. After that i checked all the wiring on engine, there's no problem with the wire harness, lastly i checked the ecm/ecu, i bring it to ecu repair shop they checked no faulty and i pay charge for checking usd60, after that, i try to start again, its still won't start, then i bring the ecm/ecu again to the bmw agent for checking with charge usd100, they also said there's no faulty with the ecu/ecm. I checked the fuel pump its working, i checked the pressure of fuelpump its working perfect. I checked the immobiliser, also no problem, Im still wondering with the problem and why my ignition coil and injector no power and no signal. Fault code on obd is P0341, P101b and P1061 , i tried clear, after a few minutes its appear again, anyone know what the problem? My car BMW 320i E90 2006, engine N46
BRO YOU ARE A LIFESAVER
Hi dear
I have fuel relay fuse in my F10 2011 523i
I couldn't locate it
Can you help me locate the relay fuel fuse in my F10
I would appreciate that
Thank you
Thank you Oscar, great help.
Thank you so much sir keep up the good work!
Respect. Great video. 💯👌
I have an old BMW 1998 series. Sometimes I have the same problem. I will try doing it myself. thanks
I got a question bro, will it be jerking and stop then hard to start? Mine have this problem yesterday which i got a smal white smoke come up before start and it went back to normal. After i park it start to do like this, jerk and stop then hard to start. I do some reboot but still the same. So tge fuel relay pump is the problem? Mine same series 525i
Love your car 2004 BMW 525i
Just a note: At 2:30 on the video turning over is always confused or mixed in with cranking and running, your car is clearly turning over but not starting which is also same as cranking but not starting,
I’ve got a bmw 118d 2005 when I pulled up to work it cut out… then when started knocked off on its own now it just cranks brings a fault for injector 4 but apparently everything is good Any idea?
I hope it works on my 745 cause mine do the same thing I been trying to figure it out WHat is wrong cause the car ran perfect then idk first I thought it was the battery now I'm starting to think mine the same problme
hey Oscar the fuel rail has pressure so i assume the pump runs but then i have spark but no run any ideas what the cause could be its a 735i N62 motor 2204 model..
Try spraying some starter fluid on the intake throttle, and if it cranks up like it wants to run, than change your fuel pump.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP
Ur very welcome
What was the replacement relay number,my auto stores can't find it
What’s up brotha hey my car just left me and it has same symptom, tomorrow ima try and do what you did, hopefully it works
check also out ground cable.
You're the mannn! Let me try that and let you know what happens.
Well what happened?
Well?????
WELL
Mines sound just like that right now as of 2020 May i have a 1993 bmw 5 series i had left from the gas station and my car. Had shutted off less than 6 mins driving from the gas station and now it sounds just like that car trying to start but just not starting over i have about 3 good batteries so i know its not the battery its definite a different culprit
Great video💡
I am having this problem on my 2008 BMW 528i, but that doesn’t seem like the location for my fuel pump relay fuse.
Great job l have learned a lot thanks
So I got a e90 fuse for the fuel pump keeps blowing any help I'm in a 07 328i
Where is the fuel pump relay on a 328i x drive 2009 located? I'm having the same cranking no start situation
On the 2009 328i X drive, I don't think there is a fuel pump relay. They only have the fuel pump control module it is located in the trunk on passenger side. You will need to pull the insulator to get to it. I hope this helps you.
you can get the fuel pump control module online for 30-60 bucks.
Hey I'm having the same issue 2006 525xi. I have replaced ekpm3 and coded. I can get ista to Manually active fuel pump but I can't get dme to do it when I test the module. Help please don't wanna go to stealership
@@oscars-autorepair3236 Hi, sometimes this happens to my 2009 x5 will this be the same procedure? Besides not starting how can you check the fuel pump relay I mean does any connections look burn or something like that? Please help...
Thank you in advance!
Great video thanks OsCAR
My e60 545 is doing the same no fuel and spark I think I will try this and come with an answer
Hey I couldn't find the fuel pump relay in Glove Compartment on my e60 525i 2008
Where can it be...because it's cranking but no start...help pliz ,I ended up changing a fuel pump but still cranks
What year BMWs are you working on?
I have a 328i 07 .not sure where the relay is on my vehicle!
2004 525i
Thx for the vid, (2009 BMW X5 3.0) I replaced mines and my vehicle started up but I noticed it seems like my miles to the gallon number goes down a lot faster (300 to 295) a 5 mile difference when I only drove about 2 miles, has anyone else experienced this?
I haven't changed my relay but my mileage is doing the same. Did you ever figure it out?
Thank. You. So. Much. Bro
nice video thank you, save time and money.. love it post more anything you have problem .
excellent video, thank you bro
Is it in the same place on a 1998 528i?
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That’s good and thank you for the video
Just bought a used 3031 CI and it has this exact problem. Going to buy relay tomorrow, worth a try! Will advise!
Hey did it work? I have an e87 116i and it only does this after it has bee running for some time when the engine is warm. If i shut it and try to start again, it just turns once without ignition and the it normally starts again at the third attempt.
Did it work?
@@morganu.3643 I had the starter motor replaced and the problem is gone. I'm no longer living in fear when I have to press the start button anytime :)
@@lindabenton1436 i just bought a 740i
@@morganu.3643 Congrats on your purchase. I always wanted the e39 530i but for some reasons I ended up going for the e87.
The car may not start for many many reasons...not just a relay
I have a 2003 525I it started to overheat and I noticed the top hose was hot and the bottom hose cold so I replaced the thermostat and now the car cranks but won't start
He kinda got lucky 🍀
in this video, obviously, the problem was ....
@@anthonyfiston8257 I was just wanted to know if you fixed your probably yet cause my car is doing the same thing and I replaced the rely and that wasn't the probably so now I'm about to get a fuel pump and hopefully that solves the problem also do you know where I would find the fuel pump on my 2002 bmw 530i cause I'm not thanks .Ally
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Just replaced fuel pump n stuff this is ny last hope omw to the parts store. I will update
Yes please keep us updated! Thank you
Is this same with 2006 e60??
Thank you bro,Te debo la vida,me funciono😀
First, you should swap the relay with another same relay to confirm the relay is the culprit before buying a new relay. Sometimes just a blown fuse or loose connection.
I have similar problem on my BMW 5.23i 2008 E60 no fault on screen but no start :( i opened glove box and gee suprise nothing is there ?? Where is my relay box please help :)
Did you figure whst your problem was
I have same problem with 645ci 6 serie will this works ?
The obd scanner shows the fuel pump rele problem?
wherebox anywhere?
is the location of this relay in a 2008 BMW 328i sedan? I cant find this
Getting exact same cranking sounds on my 2006 325i! Just got it towed to my house, and got fuel pump replaced and still not starting also bought a new battery and still no start just that same crank.. what do I do next??😫
did you try to replace the relay for the fuel pump?
Oscar Ruiz-Autorepair havent been able to locate the fuel pump relay.. Been looking at various diagrams; some say its located in glove box some say under the hood. Furthermore, I looked it up on amazon and actually purchased thr fuel pump relay (said it was a direct fit) and cant find a slot where it fits. The relay is a light green 5-prong little square
i would also recommend to check your fuel pump fuse.
Jazzy Majalca did you find a solution? My BMW 325xi has the same problem
I can't find the relay I have a 328i 2007 anyone can help?
Hey I have I a bmw 528i 2011 it does the same thing and wont start what should I do
Mine does it but sometimes starts but sound the same. Sometimes doesnt . I m going to try it.
Hello my e60 has the same problem should i change it as well or it is another problem, at the first place i though there was no fuel in the tank bcs the backside of the car was not smoking and the starter was working?!
Im new with BMWs and it kinda strange to me...
Hi their , I would change the relay first , start their and than test the fuel pump pressure to make sure the fuel pump is doing its job
@@oscars-autorepair3236 yes i will, thanks for your help
I must do this tomorrow morning, bought a new pump, still same. New filter, sensors, same. 530d
Did it work ?!