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| E21, E30 General discussion and technical help for 1975-1991 3 series cars. |
02-11-2008, 02:09 AM
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Name: 2002E30BaurTC
Title: United Newb
Status: Offline
Join Date: Feb 2008
User not setup in Rate My Car. Click here to set it up. Your Ride: 1971 2002 and 1987 318i Baur
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E30 318i (1987) starting problems
Hello all from Western Australia
New to this forum - haven't even had time to get my details up yet.
I have been having intermittent starting problems.
Turn the key - nothing.
Not a flat battery - lights etc don't dim
If I wait long enough (20 min +), all works fine, perhaps a few weeks, until the next time.
Jiggled auto T-Bar in D and N - no use.
Other possible factors.
Hot weather (90+)?
Air conditioner left on when start is attempted first time.?
Is there a relay that could be failing?
Any ideas appreciated |
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02-12-2008, 12:23 AM
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Name: HyeTide
Title: United Newb
Status: Offline
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: N.Y.
User not setup in Rate My Car. Click here to set it up. Your Ride: 1988 325ic
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Hi, same thing happened to me, my battery was old and after driving it with a/c on it would not start. After about 30 minutes it would start right up. Tested battery which was weak, replaced it and never had problem again. |
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02-12-2008, 01:40 AM
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Name: elsabor67
Title: Senior Member
Status: Offline
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Germany ('Till 2010)
Your Ride: 1989 325i (U.S. Specs)
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Check your ignition switch. If you are getting the lights but no action when you turn to crank on then your switch is not making the connections. You can start by checking that portion by removing the connector from the switch itself adn try to start it like that. If it does the same thing, time for a new switch. Good luck.
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