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    Having an issue the last wk, starting the car. I turn the key and nothing,

    It usually takes about 5 turn-overs to get it started. I don't hear the starter click over on my attempts.

    Any ideas? Ignition switch?
    www.instagram.com/snwmble
    #snwmble

    Current:
    '05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
    '90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
    '15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black

    Past:
    '01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
    '88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
    '01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
    '90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
    '89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*

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    There are several possibilities here. First check the main power connections at the battery, at the starter, and the engine to chassis ground strap. Then connect a test light from the starter solenoid lead to ground. It light comes on when the key is turned to start, but the starter doesn't turn the starter is bad. If the light doesn't turn on trace back to the ignition switch to find out why.
    The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
    Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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      #3
      Originally posted by jlevie View Post
      There are several possibilities here. First check the main power connections at the battery, at the starter, and the engine to chassis ground strap. Then connect a test light from the starter solenoid lead to ground. It light comes on when the key is turned to start, but the starter doesn't turn the starter is bad. If the light doesn't turn on trace back to the ignition switch to find out why.

      great thanks for the advice!
      www.instagram.com/snwmble
      #snwmble

      Current:
      '05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
      '90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
      '15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black

      Past:
      '01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
      '88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
      '01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
      '90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
      '89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*

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