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Expert: - 5/18/2008


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I have a BMW 325 that has been sitting for about 8 months.  It had been running.  It need a new battery, that I replaced.  When I try to start it, I hear a sound coming from where the fuel filter is under the driver side door.  It is not quite a hissing, but more like a motor running.  The car does not crank or click or anything.

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The noise you hear is your fuel pump.The year of the car makes me think its time for a filter change and time to look at all the grounds from the battery to the block,especially since you were just there was the ground to the block and to the body good?

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Don Berlan

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ASE Master Mechanic for 25 years. Can help with all aspects of BMW repair. I especially enjoy driveablity problems, mechanical or electrical.

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I have been an ASE Master Mechanic for 25 years.I have worked in many dealearships although BMW's are my favorite.I now have my own shop,specializing in BMW's.I have autocrossed and even gotten into mud running with my 4x4.(I am NOT a teacher and don't claim to know everything about the cars I never see.I hope to help you with your repairs and do expect some knowledge on your side.)

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