Had the same issue on my e36 328is. After several attemts to fix, including crankshaft sensor, I pulled the wire harness out. Seems a rat had made a lunch of the wires. Spliced back together and started and runs beautifully. Secret is, to wrap the wiring with tin tape, in order to shield the wires like originally done from the factory.
The crank sensor has o-ring that can go bad, when it goes bad oil squirts onto the censor connector and floods it. If you dont clean the connector you will still have short circuit at the plug.
The way this car sounded when attempting to turn on and didn’t it’s the same sound my e39 525i 2003 bmw sound jut I only get code p0735 5gear. This happend over a over heating. Possibility I only needed a temp. Sensor ?
i have the m62tub44, e39 01' 540i. I'm getting P0345 and P0342,. Camshaft Position Sensor "A. My dad was driving it when it shut down. He said the engine shut off while he was driving. could it be camshaft/crankshaft sensors? The diagnostic from the auto shop was not very helpful, as they suggested either timing chain guides or he actual camshaft/crankshaft was broken.
I have some good news, i got her fixed, i am uploading the part 2 to this video now, and it should be up in about an hour, thanks soo much to everyone that gave me ideas , it is very much appreciated.
Nathan's DIY Garage mines is doing the same exact thing I haven't checked the wiring yet but I think that's the problem online I change all the sensors that goes to those plugs so I cannot be the sensors has to be wiring. How did you figure it out?
Would be able to make a video on the the breaker box you mentioned my windows won't work on my e36 and it also cranks and cranks but just won't start thank you
own a 2000 BMW 740li. I parked it for three months. Went to drive it. Battery was dead. Replaced battery and the car will crank over but not start. Replaced crank shaft sensor, still no start. I have no fire nor fuel. Suggestions?
As long time BMW owner myself,bmw sometimes acts idiot,you come from work park car next morning doesnt start it happens alot here what you do,''if your car revving ,turn but not starting ,just continiue to rev,,i know you will thinking you killing the battery ,no worry just keep revving it will start but not trun key 10 seconds ant run off,noo,kep it reving,let it 1 minute long,it will start ,if still dont and gives you code then you must fix what the codes must be fix'
Hi great videos you made and they are very helpful. I have problem with my BMW e39. Alternator get brocken and was giving 18V. I think he just mess up because now BMW didn't want start. Cranks but not start. I change crankshaft and still same problem. No code errors. It looks now that engine is not getting fuel. Please do you have some solution what I should check.
luk p there is a fuse next to the ecu under the passenger side cowling under the cabin air filter housing, it's a 5 fuse holder and i bet one of the fuses is blow
Nathan's DIY Garage I check fuses are fine. I check fuel pump and its making noise. I also find out that fuel is not going before fuel filter which is under floor on driver side. Can be that filter on the back next to weel is stuck? I didnt change this one and before alternator brake down car was giving information low fuel something like that.
Nathan's DIY Garage Hi now I took out fuel pump and I couldn't believe it. The pipe inside was broken and pump is working. Can you tell me what type of pipe I can use inside tank?
injectors.......check the fuel trims....maf sensor flow.....reset the throttle body......cat plugged.....sounds like a rich condition ? check the cat temps......fuel pressure but I don't think that's a contribution problem....need some more data...anyway thanks for video..btw here is a pin out maybe it will help4 - X60003 52-pin, black Plug connector DME control unit Module 3 1 E A_HFM Signal air mass meter Hot film air mass meter 2 E P_NWGA1 Signal camshaft position Camshaft position sensor 2 (outlet) 3 Not used 4 Not used 5 E P_NWGE1 Signal camshaft position Camshaft position sensor 1 (inlet) 6 Not used 7 A U_DKG Voltage supply Electrical gas actuator 8 E P_KWG Signal crankshaft position Crankshaft position sensor 9 Not used 10 E A_DKG2 Throttle position signal 2 Electrical gas actuator 11 Not used 12 Not used 13 Not used 14 Not used 15 M M_NWGA1 Ground Camshaft position sensor 2 (outlet) 16 Not used 17 M M_HFM Ground Hot film air massmeter 18 M M_NWGE1 Ground Crankshaft position sensor 1 (inlet) 19 E A_DKG1 Throttle position signal 1 Electrical gas actuator 20 M M_DKG Ground Electrical gas actuator 21 M M_KWG Ground Crankshaft position sensor 22 E A_TANS Temperature signal Intake air temperature sensor 23 M M_TANS Ground Intake air temperature sensor 24 E A_TMOT Temperature signal Engine coolant temperature sensor 25 M M_TMOT Ground Engine coolant temperature sensor 26 Not used 27 E A_TOEL Temperature signal Oil temperature sensor 28 M M_TOEL Ground Oil temperature sensor 29 E A_KS1A Cyl. 1-3 knock sensor Double knock sensor 30 E A_KS1B Cyl. 1-3 knock sensor Double knock sensor 31 E A_KS2A Cyl. 4-6 knock sensor Double knock sensor 32 E A_KS2B Cyl. 4-6 knock sensor Double knock sensor 33 A P_EVZ1 Activate valve Cyl. 1 fuel injection valve 34 A P_EVZ2 Activate valve Cyl. 2 fuel injection valve 35 A P_EVZ3 Activate valve Cyl. 3 fuel injection valve 36 A P_EVZ4 Activate valve Cyl. 4 fuel injection valve 37 A P_EVZ5 Activate valve Cyl. 5 fuel injection valve 38 A P_EVZ6 Activate valve Cyl. 6 fuel injection valve 39 Not used 40 A T_NWE1 Activate valve Variable camshaft control valve 1 (inlet) 41 A T_NWA1 Activate valve Variable camshaft control valve 2 (outlet) 42 A T_TEV Activate valve Evaporative emission valve 43 A T_MDK1 Activate motor Throttle position actuator 44 A T_MDK2 Activate motor Throttle position actuator 45 A S_KFK Cooling signal Thermostat, characteristic map cooling 46 A T_LLFSS CLOSE signal Idle speed control valve 47 A T_LLFSO OPEN signal Idle speed control valve 48 M W_KS Ground Shield knock sensor 49 A S_DISA Activate valve Valve, individual control intake system 50 Not used 51 Not used 52 A S_SLPV Activate valve Secondary air pump valve
+danekeeper1 If you listen to the engine when i tried to start it you could hear it kick back on the starter, so its not reading the sensor correctly, i think first thing in the morning i am going to pull the inspection cover in the bell housing and look at the flywheel, there was alot of oil on the flywheel when looking in the crank sensor hole, the problem is that there is several items powered off that power wire to the crank sensor, i cant see it having a ecu problem with no other codes and no warning.
I really dont know , it could be a problem but i dont think that is all the problem, i just wen tout and tried to start it again and its kicking back on the starter like its out of time, unless it broke a chain guide and jumped a tooth but its soo unlikely
Im doing research now, it seems like tons of people have the problem but no one says how to fix it, i guess i will be the first to fix it and put the video up lol
Great video Nathan, looking forward towards the updates. Question, I have a code. Camshaft position B. Circuit. Is this hard to replace? I replaced my thermostat and clutch fan this weekend, my cooling issues should be no more. Also 1 more thing. I have a 5 speed 530i 2003. When I'm in 4th gear doing about 65mph on the freeway and I floor it, the rpm shoot from about 3k rpm to 5rpm then drops back down... Can someone please tell me why this happens? Thanks. Is it the camshaft position sensor doing this?
+HemP Fourtwenty Hello the exhaust cam sensor is know to fail on the m54, its fairly easy to replace, you need to use a oem, or at least a name you have heard of, otherwise the check engine light will not go off, is your clutch slipping in the higher gears???
+Nathan's DIY Garage When I change gears and hit the gas, And the rpm shoot up then fall back down then go up like normal. Also if I coasting at 45 in third and I floor it, the rpms shoot up then drop down and then the car responds. I will try to make a video.
YEAH I JUST NOTICED SORRY. IM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM ON MINE . I REPLACED MY CRANK POSITION SENSOR AFTER FIXING MY DME AND IM STILL GETTING CODE P0335 . I ALSO JUST BOUGHT THE CAM POSITION SENSOR WHICH IM GOING TO INSTALL TODAY . IF IT KEEPS THROWING THE CODE IM GOING TO TRY WHAT YOU DID .
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Had the same issue on my e36 328is. After several attemts to fix, including crankshaft sensor, I pulled the wire harness out. Seems a rat had made a lunch of the wires.
Spliced back together and started and runs beautifully. Secret is, to wrap the wiring with tin tape, in order to shield the wires like originally done from the factory.
The crank sensor has o-ring that can go bad, when it goes bad oil squirts onto the censor connector and floods it. If you dont clean the connector you will still have short circuit at the plug.
out many years of owning and watching E39 video's - gotta say this is one of the most interesting ones. Hopefully you keep making them.....
As my teenage daughter would say: "The struggle is real" 🙈
My car has the same symptom and code. replaced the sensor, problem still exists. Did you find out what wrong with it yet?
did you check valve gasket seals for leaks and oil in spark plug tubes
The way this car sounded when attempting to turn on and didn’t it’s the same sound my e39 525i 2003 bmw sound jut I only get code p0735 5gear. This happend over a over heating.
Possibility I only needed a temp. Sensor ?
i have the m62tub44, e39 01' 540i. I'm getting P0345 and P0342,. Camshaft Position Sensor "A. My dad was driving it when it shut down. He said the engine shut off while he was driving. could it be camshaft/crankshaft sensors? The diagnostic from the auto shop was not very helpful, as they suggested either timing chain guides or he actual camshaft/crankshaft was broken.
I have some good news, i got her fixed, i am uploading the part 2 to this video now, and it should be up in about an hour, thanks soo much to everyone that gave me ideas , it is very much appreciated.
Thank you for
Gutting this one
Out
You are "the man"
Nathan's DIY Garage mines is doing the same exact thing I haven't checked the wiring yet but I think that's the problem online I change all the sensors that goes to those plugs so I cannot be the sensors has to be wiring. How did you figure it out?
Nathan's DIY Garage where's the video Nathan don't see it?
Air flow meter , problem , Nate
Would be able to make a video on the the breaker box you mentioned my windows won't work on my e36 and it also cranks and cranks but just won't start thank you
resistance in the wiring harness repair? a voltage drop of some type?
Thanks for your video
own a 2000 BMW 740li. I parked it for three months. Went to drive it. Battery was dead. Replaced battery and the car will crank over but not start. Replaced crank shaft sensor, still no start. I have no fire nor fuel. Suggestions?
As long time BMW owner myself,bmw sometimes acts idiot,you come from work park car next morning doesnt start it happens alot here what you do,''if your car revving ,turn but not starting ,just continiue to rev,,i know you will thinking you killing the battery ,no worry just keep revving it will start but not trun key 10 seconds ant run off,noo,kep it reving,let it 1 minute long,it will start ,if still dont and gives you code then you must fix what the codes must be fix'
CHECK YOUR RELAYS
why don't you pull out the wiring diagram and check for shared ckt's
+Martin Arciniegas It is getting 5 volts at the sensor, i really expected to find a problem with the harness , but no such luck.
Awesome, nothing like flying blind, lol now thanks to your video I don't have to. Regards Julian
Hi great videos you made and they are very helpful. I have problem with my BMW e39. Alternator get brocken and was giving 18V. I think he just mess up because now BMW didn't want start. Cranks but not start. I change crankshaft and still same problem. No code errors. It looks now that engine is not getting fuel. Please do you have some solution what I should check.
luk p there is a fuse next to the ecu under the passenger side cowling under the cabin air filter housing, it's a 5 fuse holder and i bet one of the fuses is blow
Nathan thanks for fast respond. I will check in morning.
Nathan's DIY Garage I check fuses are fine. I check fuel pump and its making noise. I also find out that fuel is not going before fuel filter which is under floor on driver side. Can be that filter on the back next to weel is stuck? I didnt change this one and before alternator brake down car was giving information low fuel something like that.
Nathan's DIY Garage Hi now I took out fuel pump and I couldn't believe it. The pipe inside was broken and pump is working. Can you tell me what type of pipe I can use inside tank?
You can buy that plastic pipe off ebay, for now you can use rubber line for fuel but eventually it will break down
injectors.......check the fuel trims....maf sensor flow.....reset the throttle body......cat plugged.....sounds like a rich condition ? check the cat temps......fuel pressure but I don't think that's a contribution problem....need some more data...anyway thanks for video..btw here is a pin out maybe it will help4 - X60003 52-pin, black Plug connector DME control unit Module 3 1 E A_HFM Signal air mass meter Hot film air mass meter
2 E P_NWGA1 Signal camshaft position Camshaft position sensor 2 (outlet)
3 Not used
4 Not used
5 E P_NWGE1 Signal camshaft position Camshaft position sensor 1 (inlet)
6 Not used
7 A U_DKG Voltage supply Electrical gas actuator
8 E P_KWG Signal crankshaft position Crankshaft position sensor
9 Not used
10 E A_DKG2 Throttle position signal 2 Electrical gas actuator
11 Not used
12 Not used
13 Not used
14 Not used
15 M M_NWGA1 Ground Camshaft position sensor 2 (outlet)
16 Not used
17 M M_HFM Ground Hot film air massmeter
18 M M_NWGE1 Ground Crankshaft position sensor 1 (inlet)
19 E A_DKG1 Throttle position signal 1 Electrical gas actuator
20 M M_DKG Ground Electrical gas actuator
21 M M_KWG Ground Crankshaft position sensor
22 E A_TANS Temperature signal Intake air temperature sensor
23 M M_TANS Ground Intake air temperature sensor
24 E A_TMOT Temperature signal Engine coolant temperature sensor
25 M M_TMOT Ground Engine coolant temperature sensor
26 Not used
27 E A_TOEL Temperature signal Oil temperature sensor
28 M M_TOEL Ground Oil temperature sensor
29 E A_KS1A Cyl. 1-3 knock sensor Double knock sensor
30 E A_KS1B Cyl. 1-3 knock sensor Double knock sensor
31 E A_KS2A Cyl. 4-6 knock sensor Double knock sensor
32 E A_KS2B Cyl. 4-6 knock sensor Double knock sensor
33 A P_EVZ1 Activate valve Cyl. 1 fuel injection valve
34 A P_EVZ2 Activate valve Cyl. 2 fuel injection valve
35 A P_EVZ3 Activate valve Cyl. 3 fuel injection valve
36 A P_EVZ4 Activate valve Cyl. 4 fuel injection valve
37 A P_EVZ5 Activate valve Cyl. 5 fuel injection valve
38 A P_EVZ6 Activate valve Cyl. 6 fuel injection valve
39 Not used
40 A T_NWE1 Activate valve Variable camshaft control valve 1 (inlet)
41 A T_NWA1 Activate valve Variable camshaft control valve 2 (outlet)
42 A T_TEV Activate valve Evaporative emission valve
43 A T_MDK1 Activate motor Throttle position actuator
44 A T_MDK2 Activate motor Throttle position actuator
45 A S_KFK Cooling signal Thermostat, characteristic map cooling
46 A T_LLFSS CLOSE signal Idle speed control valve
47 A T_LLFSO OPEN signal Idle speed control valve
48 M W_KS Ground Shield knock sensor
49 A S_DISA Activate valve Valve, individual control intake system
50 Not used
51 Not used
52 A S_SLPV Activate valve Secondary air pump valve
+danekeeper1 If you listen to the engine when i tried to start it you could hear it kick back on the starter, so its not reading the sensor correctly, i think first thing in the morning i am going to pull the inspection cover in the bell housing and look at the flywheel, there was alot of oil on the flywheel when looking in the crank sensor hole, the problem is that there is several items powered off that power wire to the crank sensor, i cant see it having a ecu problem with no other codes and no warning.
so r u thinking rear main seal?
I really dont know , it could be a problem but i dont think that is all the problem, i just wen tout and tried to start it again and its kicking back on the starter like its out of time, unless it broke a chain guide and jumped a tooth but its soo unlikely
keep us in the loop would like to see it going...thanks.
Im doing research now, it seems like tons of people have the problem but no one says how to fix it, i guess i will be the first to fix it and put the video up lol
Great video Nathan, looking forward towards the updates. Question, I have a code. Camshaft position B. Circuit. Is this hard to replace? I replaced my thermostat and clutch fan this weekend, my cooling issues should be no more. Also 1 more thing. I have a 5 speed 530i 2003. When I'm in 4th gear doing about 65mph on the freeway and I floor it, the rpm shoot from about 3k rpm to 5rpm then drops back down... Can someone please tell me why this happens? Thanks. Is it the camshaft position sensor doing this?
+HemP Fourtwenty Hello the exhaust cam sensor is know to fail on the m54, its fairly easy to replace, you need to use a oem, or at least a name you have heard of, otherwise the check engine light will not go off, is your clutch slipping in the higher gears???
+Nathan's DIY Garage
When I change gears and hit the gas, And the rpm shoot up then fall back down then go up like normal. Also if I coasting at 45 in third and I floor it, the rpms shoot up then drop down and then the car responds. I will try to make a video.
Its sounding like your clutch is toast, send me a video on facebook
+Nathan's DIY Garage
I scanned my car, and I get this code P0365 Camshaft Position B Sensor...
Refresh my memory was that the m54 engine?
DUDE ITS YOUR DME . SAME THING HAPPENED TO MINE. DME GOT WET AND I HAD TO REPLACE LIKE 23 SMALL CAPS
Jethzeel Torres it was the camshaft sensor not the dme, I have never seen a bad. E39 dme
YEAH I JUST NOTICED SORRY. IM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM ON MINE . I REPLACED MY CRANK POSITION SENSOR AFTER FIXING MY DME AND IM STILL GETTING CODE P0335 . I ALSO JUST BOUGHT THE CAM POSITION SENSOR WHICH IM GOING TO INSTALL TODAY . IF IT KEEPS THROWING THE CODE IM GOING TO TRY WHAT YOU DID .