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    M3 Not Starting, Only Cranking

    Hey everyone,

    So I just picked up a 2008 M3 as a project car. I bought it as is, and only was told the car does not start. Obviously that's a risky gamble, but I was able to obtain it at a decent cost and thought why not? I'm just starting my research into the E92 platform and all the common problems the E92 M3s face (such as rod bearing issues and more). I understand I won't really know what I'm dealing with until I take a deeper dive into the internals, but I thought I'd post a video of what I'm experiencing currently and see if anyone had any insight/recommendations on what could be causing this/where to start my troubleshooting? Any guidance or help is greatly appreciated and I look forward to learning as much as I can from the M3 community!


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    I would check the codes as your engine light came on. This will give you a great place to start troubleshooting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pelican Parts View Post
    I would check the codes as your engine light came on. This will give you a great place to start troubleshooting.
    Certainly would be my first recommendation as well... If that isn't enough, it's time to check for spark and fuel by pulling a plug or two out.
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