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  • spiDmang
    No R3VLimiter
    • Nov 2010
    • 3941

    #1

    Starting issue

    Hey gais.

    So for the past few days, my car would have super finicky start up's. when I went to turn the key, the starter was delayed for maybe a second, then would crank the motor. The battery light would also partially light up (dim) when the car started. After some driving, the light would be gone. From my past experiences, the Alternator was usually the culprit in these charging dilemmas.

    So yesterday, I decided to replace the alternator as I felt that was the best thing to do..

    TODAY, I get into my car and experience the same symptoms as before. Now the car won't start (starter wont engage) but I have power everywhere else.

    Now my initial thought is the battery, but the battery was replaced in Sept 2012...could the dying alternator have drained the battery in that short amount of time, not allowing it to hold a charge?

    Share some thoughts please!
    Last edited by spiDmang; 01-28-2013, 07:00 PM.
    -Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
    91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
    08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
    04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler


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  • 2mAn
    Señior Mod
    • Aug 2010
    • 20082

    #2
    sounds like the battery isnt at full strength. i have a charger you can borrow.
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    • ClausE30
      E30 Modder
      • Sep 2011
      • 981

      #3
      Maybe throw a slow trickle charge on the battery over night? or take a look at the connections to the starter and see if they look corroded

      91 Alpinweiss2 318is OBD2 S52

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      • kylelauffer
        Banned
        • Dec 2009
        • 624

        #4
        ill bank on battery. the weather always gets to them. mine just went out as well.

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        • e30austin
          I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
          • Sep 2010
          • 15382

          #5
          +3 for battery. The cold weather kills them. Just did mine on New Years Eve. Might be an ignition switch if that doesn't fix it...


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          • spiDmang
            No R3VLimiter
            • Nov 2010
            • 3941

            #6
            I had a trickle charger on it last night (and it said the battery was holding a charge) and it still had a shitty time starting.

            Imma bring the battery in to get tested...I hope to god I don't have a damn draw somewhere:(
            -Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
            91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
            08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
            04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler


            Originally posted by IronJoe
            Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.

            Originally posted by 2mAn
            Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex

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            • bmwm42
              R3V OG
              • Nov 2010
              • 6300

              #7
              Ground connection
              Originally posted by bmwm42
              PNW vulture pm me for parts
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              • EH Motorsports
                Noobie
                • Jan 2013
                • 19

                #8
                If the battery tests good i would test the ign power wire going to the starter to see if you are getting full battery power. If you find you are getting full battery power i would have the starter tested.
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                • spiDmang
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Nov 2010
                  • 3941

                  #9
                  Battery is good.

                  So I popped the battery into the car and tried starting it 5 times. On 4 of thr 5 attempts to start, there were no results.

                  On the last attempt, I held the key in the starting position for a couple seconds and it fired up... Can a faulty ignition switch be an option?

                  I'll also check the starter
                  -Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
                  91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
                  08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
                  04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler


                  Originally posted by IronJoe
                  Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.

                  Originally posted by 2mAn
                  Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex

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                  • e30austin
                    I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                    • Sep 2010
                    • 15382

                    #10
                    Sounds like an ignition switch.


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                    • bmwm42
                      R3V OG
                      • Nov 2010
                      • 6300

                      #11
                      ^agreed
                      Originally posted by bmwm42
                      PNW vulture pm me for parts
                      Strategic nw e30 command

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                      • DÌEGØ
                        Mod Crazy
                        • Feb 2010
                        • 690

                        #12
                        does sound like the ignition switch but before you go tearing away I would go check the starter connections and maybe give it a lil love tap while someone cranks.
                        Driving:1990 325iS, 2007 335i :devil:
                        past BMWs: 1987 325iS turbo, 1989 325i, 1995 525i, 2000 328CI, 2001 540i, 2008 135i

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                        • spiDmang
                          No R3VLimiter
                          • Nov 2010
                          • 3941

                          #13
                          Could a faulty ignition switch potentially make the "battery warning light" come on? That's what also has me stumped. Sometimes it'll be on, and sometimes it won't.
                          -Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
                          91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
                          08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
                          04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler


                          Originally posted by IronJoe
                          Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.

                          Originally posted by 2mAn
                          Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex

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                          • Mlarsen
                            R3V Elite
                            • Feb 2010
                            • 4082

                            #14
                            Originally posted by bmwm42
                            Ground connection
                            That's sounds logical to me. What kind of battery is it?

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                            • HarukoE30
                              E30 Enthusiast
                              • Nov 2011
                              • 1057

                              #15
                              Originally posted by spiDmang
                              Could a faulty ignition switch potentially make the "battery warning light" come on? That's what also has me stumped. Sometimes it'll be on, and sometimes it won't.
                              I had this exact issue and got my switch from Austin. It's a common issue & an easy fix. Checking grounds isn't an bad idea either.
                              Last edited by HarukoE30; 01-28-2013, 08:12 PM. Reason: edit
                              Originally posted by James Crivellone
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