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I did something really stupid. I took one of my spark plu...


I did something really stupid. I took one of my spark plugs out to check if it was wet after I replaced cooling fan switch and check [engine](/topics-engine/) light came on. I bled cooling system and rechecked coolant level also. ...

I did something really stupid. I took one of my spark plugs out to check if it was wet after I replaced cooling fan switch and check [engine](/topics-engine/) light came on. I bled cooling system and rechecked coolant level also. But in the process I accidentally started my car with the plug out and now it won't start at all. It turns over but won't start. I'M A GIRL so don't be too hard on me My car has 142000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission This is exactly what hapoened to my bmw x5 Mechanic's Assistant: Does the light stay on, or does it blink? It just wont start Mechanic's Assistant: What year is your Spark? Bmw oem light Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Spark yourself? What have you tried so far? I started the car with one missing spark plug just to back it up then turned it off its like 1minute Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Then i tried to start it again and it just won’t I replaced the spark plug

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Automotive Expert
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I just changed the spark plug
Automotive Expert
I'm assuming a set of spark plugs are in there now?

It has new spark plugsBut it wont start
Automotive Expert
Because there is too much fuel inside the chamber.

thats why its just cranking?What can i do with it?
Automotive Expert
How long have you waited to crank the engine?

Like tried to start the car?5 times
Automotive Expert
Because the chamber is too wet (too much fuel) in there.

How do i fix that?
Automotive Expert
Wait until the fuel evaporate

Ok
Automotive Expert
do you have starter fluid?

I dontWhere do i put that?Il get it from amazon
Automotive Expert
You could get it in any auto stores. light spray on the air filter spray it for like 2-3 seconds on the air filter then start.

Ok il that asap tomorrow.
Automotive Expert
https://www.lowes.com/pd/MOTOR-MEDIC-Starting-Fluid/1000939876?cm\_mmc=shp-\_-c-\_-prd-\_-sol-\_-google-\_-lia-\_-154-\_-lubricants-\_-1000939876-\_-0&placeholder=null&ds\_rl=1286981&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvP6ABhCjARIsAH37rbQ3-i1qTXGP\_FmgxDaOq4lmadQUOstUoXHPluYw0Fwt4\_TUMvUc8PUaAhmVEALw\_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I hope it works
Automotive Expert
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This is really giving me a huge stress especially with new a new son with one car lol
Automotive Expert
It will work.

Thank you il go over all of this
Automotive Expert
It is not a huge mistake. Just make sure all coil connections are OK. Just re-check all your work.

Will do.Can i text you here tomorrow?Incase i have questions?Thank you
Automotive Expert
Sure, just text me. The site will email me. You're welcome.

Goodnight.
Automotive Expert
Good night

I cant sleep so i went to walmart and bought a starting fluid still wont start. By the way i am getting this error 332F Terminal 87\_2 no voltage
Automotive Expert
I will have to get back to you. In the meantine check all the fuses.

Ok
Automotive Expert
what year is your x5

2012Im getting this codeP15ed
Automotive Expert
3.0 liters?

3.0 liters turbo gas
Automotive Expert
see link
Automotive Expert
see link

Thank you

Checked all the fuse and everything is working all good fuses no burnt
Automotive Expert
Are the coils and spark plugs firing? What is the battery output in voltage?

How do i check if its firing? When instart it it cranks and just crankingI dont know how to check the voltage
Automotive Expert
do you have a voltmeter? Pull each plugs out and with the coil together, then ground the plug, while doing that have someone crank the engine. Do one plug at a time. Just one crank and stop, you should see spark at the electrode.

Ok
Automotive Expert
How is your experience in car diagnosis?

What if one coil is broken? But the other 5. Is ok?Frustrating lol. While i was checking the fuses
Automotive Expert
It would run like crap if a coil is bad. Where are you located? Temperature ?

Its not that cold here. I am in sacramentoNo snow no nuthin
Automotive Expert
ok

Hi everything sparksIm suspecting its the fuse i judd as t dont know where to look

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