BMW 3 Series not starting!
Variant: 1.8
Model Year: 2004
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Hi there!
I have a BMW 3 series with a staring problem!
When turning the key to the start position, nothing at all happens! The starter motor has been changed but made no difference! The car bump starts fine, the battery is fully charged and all fuses are ok!
Any ideas greatly appreciated!
I have a BMW 3 series with a staring problem!
When turning the key to the start position, nothing at all happens! The starter motor has been changed but made no difference! The car bump starts fine, the battery is fully charged and all fuses are ok!
Any ideas greatly appreciated!
Posted: Oct 12, 2011 (13 years ago)
Ignition switch ?
Posted Oct 12, 2011 (13 years ago)
The ignition switch is fine!
Could the immobilser possibly be at fault? And would you be able to bump start the car if the immobiliser was on??
Could the immobilser possibly be at fault? And would you be able to bump start the car if the immobiliser was on??
Posted Oct 13, 2011 (13 years ago)
Have you tested starter circuit to see if there is power getting to motor ? Is there a relay for starter on that year / model .You could have a bad chassis earth . An easy way to check this is to take a set of jumper cables and connect one end to the engine and the other to the chassis.
Posted Oct 13, 2011 (13 years ago)
There didn't seem to be power to the starter and i'm not sure about a relay as yet! I removed the fuse to double check and upon putting it back it all seems to work fine again! Not convinced that this won't happen again but could resetting the system cure something like this?
Posted Oct 14, 2011 (13 years ago)
Better check if there is current that goes through your solenoid terminal when the key is in starting position.If there is not better check your relay or through the harness up to your ignition switch.
Posted Oct 14, 2011 (13 years ago)
On your question on resetting its DME,yes its better to have it diagnosed by a scanner if my first advice wont work.Maybe tour neutral safety maybe faulty.
Posted Oct 14, 2011 (13 years ago)
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