Car not starting

norman1979 · 02-10-2013, 11:19 AM

Parked up my BMW last night as normal. Tried to start up today and nothing happens when you press the engine start button. No engine management lights and the battery is fine as all power is working as usual.
Anybody experienced anything similar?

makkan00 · 02-10-2013, 11:20 AM

Any warning / problems when you drove last night?

Ask your local garage to scan you car for any codes and that will give you hint.

norman1979 · 02-10-2013, 11:28 AM

Yes come to think of it, I did feel as though the engine was sounding slightly louder like the fan was on. Didnt think anything of it as there were no lights on the dash.

I think I need to invest in a fault code reader. Any recommendations?

lemonukas · 02-10-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by norman1979

Yes come to think of it, I did feel as though the engine was sounding slightly louder like the fan was on. Didnt think anything of it as there were no lights on the dash.

I think I need to invest in a fault code reader. Any recommendations?

eBay is best plays to look for scanners. I got one DIS from eBay for £25 and it works. But it take me one week to install it in my laptop.

macck · 02-10-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by norman1979

Yes come to think of it, I did feel as though the engine was sounding slightly louder like the fan was on. Didnt think anything of it as there were no lights on the dash.

I think I need to invest in a fault code reader. Any recommendations?

If you have a volt meter or test lamp check for power to the starter motor. There may be a chance the starter motor was locked in and running<that may explain the fan noise> Now the starter motor may have give up the ghost.

NormanHomes · 02-10-2013, 03:49 PM

Is it not even cranking? if so could be possible that the battery is very low so its not even attempting to start?

when i ran my battery low the electrics inside were fine but had nothing when attempting to start. jump pack sorted it out

norman1979 · 02-11-2013, 02:25 AM

Yes it isn't even cranking. Nothing at all happens when you press the start button. I will hook up some jump leads later and see how it goes. Fingers crossed its just the battery

norman1979 · 02-11-2013, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by makkan00

Any warning / problems when you drove last night?

Ask your local garage to scan you car for any codes and that will give you hint.

Makkan,

Hope you dont me quoting you so that you get a notification

. I know your quite knowledgeable with BMW's.
Im planning on buying the cable below. Seems like its K-Line and D-Can so should work on all BMWs from 2000-2010. Anything I should worry about?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2711409721...84.m1423.l2649

Appreciate any feedback.

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norman1979 Private First Class 14 Rep 140 Posts Drives: V8 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Yes come to think of it, I did feel as though the engine was sounding slightly louder like the fan was on. Didnt think anything of it as there were no lights on the dash. I think I need to invest in a fault code reader. Any recommendations?
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NormanHomes Private First Class 15 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 320D Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Milton keynes, England iTrader: (0)	Is it not even cranking? if so could be possible that the battery is very low so its not even attempting to start? when i ran my battery low the electrics inside were fine but had nothing when attempting to start. jump pack sorted it out
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norman1979 Private First Class 14 Rep 140 Posts Drives: V8 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Yes it isn't even cranking. Nothing at all happens when you press the start button. I will hook up some jump leads later and see how it goes. Fingers crossed its just the battery
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