Fuel Pump or relay???

[rcbrown23]

My e34 (94 540i) wouldn't start. Turn over and over, but no starting.

I checked the spark, and it was OK, checked the fuel line, and I wasn't getting any gas.

So... I came on here, and everyone recommended to change the fuel pump.

I JUST did that, and I'm now charging the battery, then I'm going to give it a try.

Just ran across another site, and it said it could be the "fuel pump relay", and not the fuel pump itself. I guess I'm about to find out anyway (when I try and start it), but for backup reasons, where exactly is the fuel pump relay??

[Ross]

In the electronics box on the pass side there are three relays. Fuel pump is the one in the middle. Common failure too.

[rcbrown23]

It was the fuel pump. I'm stoked I actually changed it out with no problems, and it worked (and I actually enjoyed doing it).

I thought for sure it wasn't going to start.

[2fast]

It feels good when you work on your own car and you get it fixed yourself.

Keep up the good work :)