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1992 BMW 318 Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Battery, Clutch.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on March 2, 2010

Wont start

Engine Mechanical problem
1992 BMW 318 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 129000 miles

hi please could you help me my car wont start i have all lights on dash bord electrics work fine battry is ok but when i turn the key nothing happens it dont turn over but i can push start it and its manual it starts most of the time but fails evry now and then please can u help me



regards k peters
Avatar Asked by keithkeithkeith

Answer

Replied on March 2, 2010

No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on July 18, 2010

i would most likely say the starter. i had a pick truck like that. it was a stick shift and i always pushed started it till i put a starter in

Tiny Answered by BigKuntri_63h
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Replied on July 18, 2010

There is a possibility the steering lock might be involved.

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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