E36 STARTING PROBLEM

[DolphinPrince]

Hi Fanatics,

I own an e36 316i, The car has been running smoothly, I mean no issues whatsoever!

I get to work this morning and by lunch hour i get in my car put the key in the ignition, all is well, switch the key to on, all is still well, then try to start it then NOTHING happens!!!!

I try to check of any signs of battery outages, but none...

No sound when I start the car. NO Crank No Nada!!!!

Help Anyone?

FrustratedNewbieBeemerOwner###

:argh:

 

[Nikhil]

I had the same problem,It turned out to be the motortronic relay,i have no idea what that is but anyway look there first. After i changed mine it was all good:thumbs:

 

[DolphinPrince]

I had the same problem,It turned out to be the motortronic relay,i have no idea what that is but anyway look there first. After i changed mine it was all good:thumbs:

Hi Nikhil,

My mechanic found the problem, it was my solenoid plug, it wasn't firmly plugged in.

Now it starts like brand-new!

Thank you for your input though! I appreciate it!:joy:

 

[tito1]

is your x5 auto or manual? check also for the solenoid plug, and at times the gearlever switch bugs around.(if faulty, the starter will not turn due to a safety switch forcing you to put the gearlever in P or N.)

 

[denzilth]

i am so frustrated can someone please help i need a new or used good thermostat for a E46 320i 2003 model manual and the top radiater hose with the bleeder screw. Please peolpe i am in Pennington KZN and need urgent help thanks.:argh:

 

[Sankekur]

Have you tried goldwagen, they might have.