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Old 12-19-2007, 04:29 PM
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Wife's 2001 325i won't start.
I tried jumping the battery but didn't help.
What could it be?
 
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Old 12-19-2007, 04:49 PM
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Bad starter armature? Does it click when you turn the key? Roll it forward or back a few feet and try again.
 
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It worked! Thanks!
I drove around for 30 minutes and turned the car off and restarted and it worked fine.
Should I get the starter replaced?
 
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Originally Posted by r56mini
It worked! Thanks!
I drove around for 30 minutes and turned the car off and restarted and it worked fine.
Should I get the starter replaced?
Yes. There is a dead area in the windings on the starter. Whenever it stops in that area you won't be able to start the car. Over time it will get worse.
 
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Old 12-20-2007, 12:37 PM
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The car doesn't start again this morning. The battery hole is green. But I will get the battery replaced and see how it goes.
Thanks.
 
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