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Car Forum / BMW Cars / August 2005

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Another 325i 1995 that won't start - ANY INPUT

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bimbim - 17 Aug 2005 04:57 GMT
Hi all. I've own this car for just 4 months. It's 110,000KMS.

Yesterday I filled up on my regular gas station but when I went back
inside the car it no longer starts. The same thing happened to me a
month before and all I did is leave it for a couple of hours. This time
a couple of hours didn't do it. I left the car overnight and today this
noon, I was able to start it again.

On my way home I noticed that my fuel gauge dropped. It gave me a
feeling that it will not start again if I turn it off. I was right.

When I start it all lights are on as normal, however no cranking. I
checked my starter and solenoid. It looks like the is no power being
sent to the solenoid. I say this because I checked it with a meter with
key in ON. I also jumpered a +12 V to the solenoid and the started
cranked the engine, although it won't go running as if no fuel or
ignition.

Now I'm thinking it's the EWS system. Perhaps any switch/ or relay in
the auto transmission that failed? I have no experience troubleshooting
an EWS system. I'm not even sure if I got the EWS or EWSII as my key
look nothing especial except for the little light and just a battery
inside when I oppened it. Even the spare is solid plastic.

One thing I'm sure is that power to the starter is being cut-off by
something. The car has central locking system and the alarm is
CLifford.

I have seen this problem posted but no clear or reported resolution.
Maybe you've seen this happened please comment.

Also can anyone who had the EWS replaced comment on how much I looking
at if needed to be replaced.

Thanks All!
Blake Dodson - 17 Aug 2005 06:15 GMT
I would inspect the operation of the key switch first; got to make sure
the start signal is coming out of the switch and making it to the ecu.

Also disconnect your Clifford alarm...

Blake
joe_tide - 17 Aug 2005 11:43 GMT
Here's Dave's reply after he got his fixed - from his original post of July
29th:

David P.Naylor wrote:
> My 325 has been plagued with a no start after sitting for a day or more
> , for quite some time now.   my problem now is it has been sitting while
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> me
> thanks
In Case anyone else wants to know  My no start 94 ,turned out to be the
camshaft Sensor. A supid 60 dollar part caused alot of headache over the
years.....Thanks for all your help

> Hi all. I've own this car for just 4 months. It's 110,000KMS.
>
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>
> Thanks All!
bimbim - 18 Aug 2005 01:28 GMT
Dave's issue doens't seem like mine. His starter is cranking I believe.
My engine is running beautifully before this happened.

Anybody had their EWS replaced? HOw much did it cost you?

Thanks.
bimbim - 19 Aug 2005 07:24 GMT
UPDATE: I towed the car to a BMW specialist garage. Diagnostics point
to "system lock-out". Somehow the EWS is not accepting or getting code
from the keys.

Tomorrow, I am forced to get it towed to dealership.
dave - 23 Aug 2005 00:36 GMT
> UPDATE: I towed the car to a BMW specialist garage. Diagnostics point
> to "system lock-out". Somehow the EWS is not accepting or getting code
> from the keys.
>
> Tomorrow, I am forced to get it towed to dealership.

sounds as though the resistor in your key has died, or just dirt buildup
in your igntion switch...Whati was going to say before i saw this post ,
was try slaming your gear shift into park ( if automatic tranny) if you
have a stick then check the clutch safety switch, on the clutch pedel
mount....
bimbim - 23 Aug 2005 17:29 GMT
Thanks. Actually, even the spare key doesn't work. The car is sitting
in dealership right now. They said the EWS module needs replacing. Hard
to argue with that. It's coming from Germany. I believe they are made
VIN specific.
 
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