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  • e30Matt
    R3V Elite
    • Dec 2003
    • 5077

    #1

    Car loses all electrical power

    So I hopped in my '87 325 to move it to wash it tonight, and everything was fine -- until I turned the key. The starter relay sounded like it clicked once, and then all electrical power was lost. The starter didn't start to turn, it just went "click" and everything died. I went back about 15 minutes later (after quick-washing the car in the spot it was in), and power was back. I tried to start it again, and the same thing happened, and now the power's out for good. Anyone have any ideas? I checked the fuse box, but nothing's blown. Is there a "main" fuse, and if so, where is it located?

    "See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."
  • Digitalwave
    is a poseur
    • Oct 2003
    • 6282

    #2
    Sounds like a dead ass battery to me.

    RISING EDGE

    Let's drive fast and have fun.

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    • e30Matt
      R3V Elite
      • Dec 2003
      • 5077

      #3
      What's funny is the car completely remedied itself about 15 minutes later. Works perfectly fine now.

      "See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."

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      • AdamF 88iS
        R3VLimited
        • Oct 2003
        • 2051

        #4
        Originally posted by e30Matt
        What's funny is the car completely remedied itself about 15 minutes later. Works perfectly fine now.
        Loose connection somewhere. Check all the battery terminals, and all the terminals on teh little power box on teh pass side under the hood.
        Adam Fogg- '88 M3

        Common sense- It's the new 'gifted'

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