99' Base 5 speed Cranks / No start / No codes / New CPS
 

Ok the title gives you the basic run down

Duremetric has no codes in any modules

Engine cranks

Immobilizer has no water ingress or corrosion internally
Central locking works normally
30 amp fuse is good (all fuses pulled and inspected)

Fuel pump does not primer with key on or cranking
Fuel pump will run with relay bypassed (still no start)

New Genuine Bosch CPS just installed (no flutter on tach while cranking)

I'm stumped, I think I've read a few dozen threads about no starts but none like mine.

Any suggestions?

Ok, got up early before the heat started and did some basic diag.

Fuel pressure while cranking 34-36 psi

Showed spark on rear cylinder LH side

Pulled the plug, wet with fuel

Tried a squirt of starting fluid no change. (open or closed throttle)

No codes in any Modules

Cranks smooth, no noise

Does anyone have a video of an M96 cranking with a broken timing chain?
I'm thinking there would be a code stored if it broke even if it's only cranking?

I have a spare 2.7 but I was hoping to avoid the engine swap.

If you have no tach movement, the CPS is either bad or not communicating with the DME.

Tach does move now