complete novice needs help

[alpal]

Hi there,

Firstly i would like to apologise because i know very little about cars. i can drive them and thats about it. i have a 1993 318i which has just stopped working on me, up until this morning i have had no trouble at all. this morning i turned the key and it started but stalled on me straight away. now if i turn the key it wont start at all, it'll keep turning over but the engine wont kick and start. the battery is fine, I am COMPLETELY LOST. i have managed (with a lot of hassle) to remove the spark plugs and they seem ok, not shiny new but not worn or corroded. i don't know if it is 8 or 16 valve to get new plugs for it to see if thats the cause...how would i tell, (told you i know very little)

does anyone have any ideas how i could tell this? or what could be the problem

thanks in advance

AL

[Jeron]

Start with fuel. Check for power to the pump, check the pump relay. Check spark next then replace the crank sensor.