My e46 Not Starting, [Solved Thanks 2 Fanatics] :-)

[Divio]

Insert Crying Face here >>>

So I bought some HB4 globes and LED Canbus parks to replace my current sets.
Replaced em, fine not problems, tested the lights all working ok... No errors on board.

Inserted key into position 2 to test it with the low beams switched on, then all shit went down :-( :argh:

Low beams started flickering, and then switched off, everything went in dim mode and car did not switch on.

When I try to start the car, nothing ! .. EML light comes on then goes away, then the DSC + DBC lights and TPMS lights remains on.

My Fuel Gauge is not picking up the fuel, I know I got about half a tank innit .. .

Also my trip meter and clocks have been reset.
Everything is in Dim Mode, Electronics very slow (seats), lights very dim, Radio + Climate Control not functioning, sunroof not operational, as well as low beams.

All of this shit happened suddenly right after I changed the lights . .. .

Looks like I won’t be attending the Midnight Run . ..


Any Ideas? I’m hoping this is not a costly affair!

 

[KSINGH]

Low battery maybe?

 

[Divio]

Low battery maybe?

I was thinking the same thing, but don't make sense to me coz it like just suddenly happened.

 

[moranor@axis]

I fail to see how changing bulbs can cause this... must be low battery?

 

[Divio]

I fail to see how changing bulbs can cause this... must be low battery?

Thats why im Dumbstruck! LoL (First smile in an hour!) :=):

Cool thanks fellas , will check the battery tomorrow. . .

 

[abmi0000]

Definitely a vrot battery. Willing to bet on it :rollsmile:

 

[Divio]

Definitely a vrot battery. Willing to bet on it :rollsmile:

Thanks abmi
Hope so its a vrot battery!
:rollsmile:

 

[Bayn46]

Yea, these things go when they feel like it. I was adjusting my headlights, spent about a minute with them on, try to start the car, no go - jump start and she picks up first time Also had a slight heart attack when it first happened.

 

[Divio]

Yea, these things go when they feel like it. I was adjusting my headlights, spent about a minute with them on, try to start the car, no go - jump start and she picks up first time Also had a slight heart attack when it first happened.

Thanks Bayn, I'm a stresspot like that also!
@ least you fanatics are easing my mind! raise:

Will let you guys know tomm if she jumpstarts @ least!

 

[abmi0000]

Just ensure that you put the original bulbs back first :roflol:

 

[Divio]

Just ensure that you put the original bulbs back first :roflol:

LoL U making Jokes! As soon as this happened, I quickly replaced the Fogs to the OEM bulbs!
:=):

 

[Coisman]

I also say battery, as my car did exactly the same a month ago.
Took mommy to write her exam, sat in the car and waited for an hour, and when I wanted to start her... DEAD, and did exactly like you just explained yours did.
Push-started her, and all fine. Did a battery test, and all showed fine. Ended up replacing the battery at bmw for R1350.
Good luck anyway.

 

[abmi0000]

Just ensure that you put the original bulbs back first :roflol:

LoL U making Jokes! As soon as this happened, I quickly replaced the Fogs to the OEM bulbs!
:=):

:roflol::roflol::roflol: eish bru!

 

[abmi0000]

I also say battery, as my car did exactly the same a month ago.
Took mommy to write her exam, sat in the car and waited for an hour, and when I wanted to start her... DEAD, and did exactly like you just explained yours did.
Push-started her, and all fine. Did a battery test, and all showed fine. Ended up replacing the battery at bmw for R1350.
Good luck anyway.

Oh, was that the time I said "I told you so"? :rollsmile:

 

[Divio]

I also say battery, as my car did exactly the same a month ago.
Took mommy to write her exam, sat in the car and waited for an hour, and when I wanted to start her... DEAD, and did exactly like you just explained yours did.
Push-started her, and all fine. Did a battery test, and all showed fine. Ended up replacing the battery at bmw for R1350.
Good luck anyway.

Thanks Cois! R1,350 doesn't seem soo bad compared to the Electronic Malfunction Number$ that's in my head! LoL

:thumbs:

 

[Coisman]

I also say battery, as my car did exactly the same a month ago.
Took mommy to write her exam, sat in the car and waited for an hour, and when I wanted to start her... DEAD, and did exactly like you just explained yours did.
Push-started her, and all fine. Did a battery test, and all showed fine. Ended up replacing the battery at bmw for R1350.
Good luck anyway.

Oh, was that the time I said "I told you so"? :rollsmile:

Wrong thread Abmi!! :nono:

 

[Coisman]

I also say battery, as my car did exactly the same a month ago.
Took mommy to write her exam, sat in the car and waited for an hour, and when I wanted to start her... DEAD, and did exactly like you just explained yours did.
Push-started her, and all fine. Did a battery test, and all showed fine. Ended up replacing the battery at bmw for R1350.
Good luck anyway.

Thanks Cois! R1,350 doesn't seem soo bad compared to the Electronic Malfunction Number$ that's in my head! LoL

:thumbs:

Got my battery at bmw Lea Haese in Hatfield, don't know how far that is from you.

 

[abmi0000]

I also say battery, as my car did exactly the same a month ago.
Took mommy to write her exam, sat in the car and waited for an hour, and when I wanted to start her... DEAD, and did exactly like you just explained yours did.
Push-started her, and all fine. Did a battery test, and all showed fine. Ended up replacing the battery at bmw for R1350.
Good luck anyway.

Oh, was that the time I said "I told you so"? :rollsmile:

Wrong thread Abmi!! :nono:

Whaaat? :mmm: :dunno:

 

[Divio]

Got my battery at bmw Lea Haese in Hatfield, don't know how far that is from you.

My car orig came from Leo Haese when new, but that's a bit far for me now, will try City or Bruma.

 

[Bayn46]

Got my battery at bmw Lea Haese in Hatfield, don't know how far that is from you.

My car orig came from Leo Haese when new, but that's a bit far for me now, will try City or Bruma.

I put in a Raylite from Battery Center; cost was just over 1k, and they are top quality batteries. 1,350 for a battery from the dealership isn't to bad though.