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Help E34 starting problems

 
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sailingphotag



Joined: 11 Jul 2000
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 11, 2001 2:19 am    Post subject: Help E34 starting problems Reply with quote

Hey, i would have someone tap on the starter while the key is twisted to start...maybe the solinide on the starter...there isa lomg list of things until it fails hard is tough to find....ingnition switch,starter,relay,wiring,battery,battery connections,ect....good luck.jeff
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edjack



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 11, 2001 12:06 pm    Post subject: Help E34 starting problems Reply with quote

This could very well be a result of a bad ground, probably one of the grounds that run to the engine computer. Go over the engine and under-hood engine-to-body ground wires and straps.

A bad ground is a very common source of intermittent problems.
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