BMW 520i Ignition problem

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Camel - 16 Feb 2006 10:50 GMT

Aplologies if this is the wrong group.

My 1991 BMW 520i was running perfectly. A friend then revved it rather
high and turned it off.

Since then, all the lights come on, but the starter motor does not
even turn - just dead silence.

All other electrics seem perfect.

I have just put a brand new battery into the car and still no luck.

I have checked all the fuses and they are fine.

That is about the extent of my vehicular knowledge, unfortunately.

Any ideas?

Many thanks

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R. Mark Clayton - 16 Feb 2006 11:10 GMT

> Aplologies if this is the wrong group.
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> Since then, all the lights come on, but the starter motor does not
> even turn - just dead silence.

Do the lights dim when you try and crank?

> All other electrics seem perfect.
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> Many thanks

Check not left in gear (auto) or microswitch stuck, check solenoid, check
ignition switch, check starter motor connections, check starter motor not
stuck - in roughly that order.

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Camel - 16 Feb 2006 17:29 GMT

>> Aplologies if this is the wrong group.
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>ignition switch, check starter motor connections, check starter motor not
>stuck - in roughly that order.

Hi R. Mark Clayton,

Many thanks for the prompt reply.

No - the lights do not dim when I try to crank.

I can also hear at least 2 relays kick in when turning the key.

When this first happened the other day (with the old original battery)
we ran-started the car no problem. I feel that that would still be the
case right now, but we live on a scary hill that would require serious
power to drag it up again if the next attempt fails!

So, I would think, the problem is electrical (solenoid or connections)
unless the starter motor is "stuck".

If it is stuck, how would I go about resolving that?

Otherwise, tomorrow, I shall have to call someone out.

Living in Durban, South Africa, does not make this any easier, I can
tell you.

Do I ask for an auto-electrician or a mechanic, or do I sell all my
belongings and phone the BMW agents?

Regards,

Zenabi

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Steve Parry - 28 Feb 2006 11:57 GMT

> Aplologies if this is the wrong group.
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> Many thanks

Is it manual or auto?

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Steve Parry
K100RS SE & F650
and a 520i SE Touring for comfort

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Camel - 10 Mar 2006 21:47 GMT

>> Aplologies if this is the wrong group.
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>Is it manual or auto?

Manual.

Thanks for replying :)

Regards,

Camel

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