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Hey, everyone. I've got another problem with my 2000 323i sedan with a 5-speed manual tranny and 246,000 miles on the clock. I am getting an intermittent no-crank/no-start issue. Before you go blasting me with "go use the search function!" or "Did you read the no crank guide?" stuff, yes I did...

Hi guys, so I have an 03 325ci that I have been chasing a no crank issue for a few months. Basically a few months ago I got state reffed and had to convert my car back to stock. Had to swap headers, intake, tune and exhaust. Anyway the car was having some intermittent cranking issues before that...

whats up yall! hope yall are enjoying the last of this warm weather, While weve still got it, I was going to replace my starter but forgot that I shaved the dowel pin off when doing a clutch job (dont even ask, friends garage situation) curious if anyone knows if Id be ok to just throw the...

my e46 has a NO CRAMK/NO START on the first time turning the key but works the second time. here is a yt video for reference. link to reference video I'm curious if anyone has had this problem before and fixed it, please help. if you had this problem fixed please let me know what it was for...

Hey everyone so my 04 325i is having a starting issue. So if ive had it running for a bit and i turn it off it will start up right away. But if i let it sit for like 30 minutes, ill run into a starting problem. At first it never engaged the starter no click, nothing, but if i leave the key...

Hey guys long time lurker first time posting. I was thrown in for a real head scratcher the other day. I washed my e46 about 2 weeks ago just the exterior not the engine bay and was able to start the car when I pulled out of the self wash and drove about 15 feet to a spot to vacuum. Then when I...

I got a 320d recently with no key(it had been lying up 6 years). long story short I have tried two ECU/EWS packs in it. In on position no voltage going to small black poles of starter but when I cross the starter it starts instantly and runs fine. Getting 8V on the large red pole and 12v when I...

Hey guys, First post here and in the coming days I’ll be a first time e46 owner. I'm about to purchase a 99 323i sedan with a starting issue and wanted to see if anybody here has had a similar issue before. Previous owner installed a stage 4 clutch and a lightweight single mass flywheel...

Hey everyone - looking if anyone may have recommendations on a good portable jump starter for an e46. This past winter after sitting for two days in below freezing weather, my '05 M3's battery died. I first tried using a small portable jump starter (I'm not sure what it was called, but it was a...

Hello, I have a 2003 M3 SMG that will not start. Turning the key to the start position will not crank. Battery is good. Car shifts into neutral from first gear and back normally as indicated on the dash gear indicator; verified by moving car when in neutral and will not move when in first gear...

I just finished installing the HG and studs for my turbo build. Put engine back together, and the starter solenoid just clicks when I attempt to start the car. Took it back apart and using a multimeter I found that the starter is not receiving voltage in any ignition position. It appears the 12V...

Hi gentlemen, I did a starter replacement job a while back. Have an xi AWD so it was easier for me to get to it from the engine by removing the intake manifold than to go from the bottom due to the diff and other extras down there. I took off the manifold, replaced the starter, while I'm there...

My XI-backed Joyride Yesterday NYC got hit with an enormous snow storm, and our “beloved” mayor decided to abandon any snow removing efforts until the storm is over the following day. Let's just say that while other sedans were either hopelessly stuck or moving along at a snail's pace, I was...

The starter was replaced and now idle works after a rev to 4.5 rpm and then a restart... what could cause this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCNXllyaL-I&feature=youtu.be_a_

Hey folks, hoping to get some insights here before I shell out for underground towing. My e46 has been having issues with oil burning. I recently had the pan gasket replaced, car was checked and all plugs/seals were fine, no leaks anywhere. Mechanic gave me some oil to top up in case it...

So this problem started a few weeks ago. When I turn the key, I hear one click and nothing else. I brought my 2 year old battery into Batteries Plus to get it tested and they said it was working like new. This lead me to believe that I have a bad starter. I understand that generally a bad...

I'm trying to install a secret toggle switch that won't allow the key to start the engine unless the toggle switch is on, in case my keys get stolen so it's harder to steal. I have found nothing about which wire to spice into, best I've found is what I believe to be the starter wire (blue and...

I have a 2003 e46 with a battery that is from 2007. I went to start it today and when I turned the key to the 1st position, everything was normal. All the lights came on, I could hear the pump going and the normal fans. But when I went to turn it forward to turn it on, nothing happened at all...

Hi, I have 2003 BMW 325xi base model stick shift. I have a weird issue, and I need help. On sunday, my car was not starting normally (slow to crank). After starting I tested it, and the alternator was working and charging the battery. I tried starting again, and it wouldnt crank so I put...

I have a 2001 M3 and the starter had been giving me occasional problems. Recently though, it has become a real issue and currently I can't get the car to start at all. Money is a bit tight right now, but I really want to get this repaired so I can enjoy the car for the rest of the summer (it's...