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2005 z4 30.i

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Post by Norbert » Tue May 23, 2023 4:46 pm

Battery is good, I Puch the clutch and won't crank. All the light come on and the key remote are good. any ideas?

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Post by inkey$ » Tue May 23, 2023 4:58 pm

Petrol?
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Post by john-e89 » Tue May 23, 2023 5:04 pm

It won't crank over or it won't fire...?
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Post by Norbert » Tue May 23, 2023 5:10 pm

It won't crack or the starter won't engage.

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Post by Norbert » Tue May 23, 2023 5:13 pm

I order the clutch gear safety switch.

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Post by inkey$ » Tue May 23, 2023 5:25 pm

Could it be time for a new starter motor?
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Post by Norbert » Tue May 23, 2023 5:28 pm

That's my next move, when I get of work. I will test or jump it.

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Post by inkey$ » Tue May 23, 2023 5:29 pm

Norbert wrote: Tue May 23, 2023 5:28 pm That's my next move, when I get of work. I will test or jump it.
Sounds like its fried. Would be my first port of call if the battery is okay, for sure.
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Post by patriot66 » Tue May 23, 2023 6:29 pm

Give the starter motor a few taps with a hammer then try starting it. Or, if it's a manual gearbox then put the car in 1st gear, no ignition and rock it back and forth a few times. Sometimes helps the starter disengage from the ring gear if it is stuck. If either of these work then it's time for a new starter motor :thumbsup:
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Post by Norbert » Tue May 23, 2023 9:06 pm

It was the starter. !!!!!!!!! I bypass it

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Post by inkey$ » Wed May 24, 2023 9:31 am

Norbert wrote: Tue May 23, 2023 9:06 pm It was the starter. !!!!!!!!! I bypass it
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