Non starter

[Daryl Morecraft]

Hi,new to this site! Changed the fuel filter on my 2008 X3 2.0d E83 and it won't start for love nor money now! Done the switch the ignition on for 30 seconds numerous times but still not starting! Presuming air in the fuel system,can anyone out there tell me how to bleed the system as can't see a manual bleeder anywhere! Thanks in advance Daryl

[Greydog]

Hi Daryl

Welcome to the Forum

First are you sure the Fuel Pump is running in the tank? The system normally self bleeds. You could try releasing air at the fuel rail pressure test schrader valve. Make sure you have plenty of Rag/Paper Towel there as it doesn't take much fuel to make a big mess everywhere. Either take out the schrader valve or depress the nipple while an assistant cycles the ignition for 30 secs or so.

I have also heard of attaching a vacuum pump to number 1 injector fuel feed and pulling fuel through into the fuel rail that way, never tried that myself but worth a go.

Good Luck

Dave