BMW code

[matthewAPM]

I am at a friends house trying to get his 1992 E36 325i to start but nothing. We used a BMP code reader and it read E10. can someone tell me what that is? The book says cam shaft sensor but we put a new one in and nothing. HELP!

[integra82786]

I'm not sure about code E10, but I have access to AllData Pro, they said a camshaft position sensor is code 16. if you can pull a flash code from it I can probably help a little more.

[StraightSix]

I couldn't find anything specifically about the BMP tool, but did find this.

It shows another method for pulling the DTCs out of the ECU, and might be more helpful.

[matthewAPM]

thanks guys. i will try to get the flash code

[matthewAPM]

to get the flash u press the brake 5 times in 5 seconds and it will flash. well it showed up as 1444 but that means nothings wrong. WTF? btw, it makes a weird noise too. idk how to describe it but its kinda like a knocking sound coming from the starter area. but we have spark and are getting fuel. and the motor is turning

[matthewAPM]

Do yall think it might be the timing? and how can i check it on the bimmer? idk anything about them, just how to drive them

[StraightSix]

BMW timing can be checked, but not set. The ECU relies on the signals from a crank angle sensorand the cam position sensor to determine timing.

[matthewAPM]

we still dont understand how to check it.

[StraightSix]

I forgot that those cars went to a DIS system, so you can't check it with a timing light.

[Logan]

Its the crankshaft position sensor

[matthewAPM]

that sensor has been replaced and the same problem

[Logan]

Thats strange that the info you have is camshaft, and the info I have is crankshaft....

somebody is wrong here

[StraightSix]

If you have an ohmmeter, check the resistance of the crank sensor. If it shows an open circuit, i.e. that there's no coil, then that's the problem. All those sensors are just magnets, basically.

[matthewAPM]

ok. i will do that tonite and get back to u guys. thanks for the help