Will not start when hot

1998 BMW 318I
100,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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When engine is hot it will not start. it cranks over but not fire into life.
Oct 29, 2017 at 1:03 PM
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I would start by reading the codes to see what comes up but to me it sounds like the engine coolant temperature sensor needs to be replaced. Here are some guides to give you an idea of what needs to be done to get us started.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

Here are some diagrams of what it will take to change the sensor (Below)

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 30, 2017 at 3:06 PM