2007 BMW 120i (E87) — Repair Solution

2.0L N46B20 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto · Engine Not Starting · Engine

BMW 120i (E87) Engine Not Starting Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: BMW
Model: 120i (E87)
Year: 2007
Engine: 2.0L N46B20 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 111,935
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Not Starting

Customer Complaint

The front ECU housing was filled with water, drowning the ECU. The ECU has been replaced. The old and replacement ECUs, along with the CAS and ignition key, were sent to a company to be 'reprogrammed'.

Problem Summary

The engine is cranking over fine but will not start.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeBMWE8071198
Vehicle2007 BMW 120i (E87)
Engine2.0L N46B20 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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