Will not crank over

2007 BMW Z4
88,000 MILES • 3.0L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DOVE1966
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Replaced battery and starter, still will not crank.
Sep 19, 2015 at 10:36 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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These cars are know for having starter motor issues. Here is a guide to help you step by step what to do and diagrams below so you can see how to do the job below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

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Sep 19, 2015 at 7:34 PM
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MAGICALLYDELICIOUS342004
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Thank you so much! This post helped me fix my car. I got a starter for $170.00 and have not had a problem since. I love this site.
Aug 30, 2018 at 1:08 PM
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EFRENPIMENTEL754
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Hi, my car over heated and there is a leak in the radiator. I have try to crank the car it will not start but it cranks up and it shoots water out the radiator. Do you know what is causing the problem I am having?
Aug 30, 2018 at 5:09 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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If it is shooting coolant out of the radiator while cranking sounds like you have a blown head gasket. Pull the spark plugs and see if there is coolant in the plug holes.
Aug 30, 2018 at 5:09 PM (Merged)
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