1997 BMW M3

mwbrown3 · Posted at Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:22 pm

Engine Mechanical problem
1997 BMW M3 V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 120,00 miles
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my bmw m3 want start. The lights and radio is coming on so its not the battery. The car want crank and its not making any noise. What could it be

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mhpautos · Posted at Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:02 pm

Hi there,

You may have a faulty transmission isolator switch, try wiggling the stick while you try and start. or it could be the starter motor or relay. A mechanic will be able to inspect all this for you easily.

Mark (mhpautos)

Dr. Hagerty · Posted at Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:42 am

There may also be an issue with the drive away protection (called EWS) and if so will require a trip to the dealer or someone with the proprietary software to realign.