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#1 of 24 BMW 3-series Starting Issues by jayleno212001 Jan 07, 2007 (3:41 pm)
My BMW 94 318 did not started this morning. When I try to turn it on, I hear the clicking noise like a machine gun and nothing happens. It was working fine yesterday. Any ideas? Replies to this message: abfisch (Jan 11, 2007 10:34 am)
#2 of 24 Re: BMW 3-series Starting Issues [jayleno212001] by abfisch Jan 11, 2007 (10:34 am)
Replying to: jayleno212001 (Jan 07, 2007 3:41 pm) battery.   abfisch
#3 of 24 me too by katrinajob2002 Apr 06, 2007 (11:42 am)
I just bought an 02 325i, and not even a month later, i cant start it. The dash clicked the first time it went dead, then i had to jump it a second time the folowing day and now nothing works...it dont even click. I hope its just the battery! Replies to this message: circlew (Nov 17, 2007 5:23 pm)
#4 of 24 325i starter problems by rochadeb126 Nov 17, 2007 (3:26 pm)
Luv my 1995 325i and not ready to give it up!! Cannot get starter prob. resolved. First starter was replaced about one month ago, turned out to be a defected starter was replaced one week later it went out again. Had starter replaced by another shop three days later starter whet out again! Was replaced under warranty today that starter went out which makes it the fourth within 2 months time! Does anyone have any suggestions, or maybe have heard of similar prob.?? Replies to this message: circlew (Nov 17, 2007 5:22 pm) rochadeb126 (Nov 17, 2007 6:08 pm) circlew (Nov 17, 2007 6:31 pm) roadburner (Nov 17, 2007 8:36 pm)
#5 of 24 Re: 325i starter problems [rochadeb126] by circlew Nov 17, 2007 (5:22 pm)
Replying to: rochadeb126 (Nov 17, 2007 3:26 pm) Check to see if they were rebuilt or new. Then demand a "Real New" starter.   Regards, OW Replies to this message: rochadeb126 (Nov 17, 2007 6:08 pm) circlew (Nov 17, 2007 6:31 pm)
#6 of 24 Re: me too [katrinajob2002] by circlew Nov 17, 2007 (5:23 pm)
Replying to: katrinajob2002 (Apr 06, 2007 11:42 am) Have the system checked. It is probably the alternator. You might also need a new battery.   Regards, OW
#7 of 24 Re: 325i starter problems [circlew] by rochadeb126 Nov 17, 2007 (6:08 pm)
Replying to: circlew (Nov 17, 2007 5:22 pm) All except for one was rebuilt, last one installed was new! THanks for your help! Do you think this is good enough a reason to want to sell the car, at 4 a164,000 miles. Replies to this message: circlew (Nov 17, 2007 6:31 pm)
#8 of 24 Re: 325i starter problems [rochadeb126] by circlew Nov 17, 2007 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: rochadeb126 (Nov 17, 2007 6:08 pm) Perhaps but you really got your value! It depends on if you feel you are now spending more money than it is worth and how comfortable you feel about the reliability going forward.   Good luck on whatever you decide.   Regards, OW
#9 of 24 Re: 325i starter problems [rochadeb126] by roadburner Nov 17, 2007 (8:36 pm)
Replying to: rochadeb126 (Nov 17, 2007 3:26 pm) I've owned and wrenched on BMWs since 1983 and I can tell you that BMW starters tend to be very reliable. They rarely fail before 150,000 miles, and once replaced last at least another 150K. Something else is going on. What type of shops are working on your 325i? Did the shops replace the solenoid as well as the starter? What brand were the rebuilt starters? I may be wrong, but it sounds as if the shops are just throwing parts at your problem rather than trying to actually solve and fix the problem. I assume you know that a starter installed by a BMW dealer carries a lifetime warranty. I usually recommend that owners of older BMWs find a good independent BMW tech to service their Bimmers, but if you plan to keep the car for a long time I would strongly consider using a dealer when the part in question is covered by the BMW Lifetime Limited Parts Warranty Those parts include: shock absorbers, strut inserts, mufflers, alternators, starters, and water pumps. I perform a lot of the minor maintenance and repairs on my BMW myself, but I'll probably use my local dealer if anything other than the water pump or alternator goes south.
#10 of 24 Bimmer Wont Start!! by jrose318is Dec 23, 2007 (9:30 am)
Went to start and it just wont turn.. same click noise as talked about....everything seemed to be there power wise....We arked the started from underneath and it just spun ....the ignition was on....Is this a definate started issue?... Or ... Is it possible it could be the solenoid.?. Because, when i try to start in car its just..."click"... Starter does nothing... I ark, it spins, what's the deal? Should i replace starter, solenoid, what..????? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 23, 2007 9:48 am)

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