Please Help me ASAP

Tiny
JAYSONLOVE
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  • BMW 325
OK so 2 days ago I was washing my car, a 1994 BMW 325 IS automatic. After I finished washing it I tried to start it and it would try to start but would not turn over. I tried all day yesterday to get it to start and it kept doing the same thing, all the lights and power came on. I tried jumping it and that didnt do anything. Today I went out ant tried it again and it sounded like it was gonna start then it just quit. PLEASE HELP ME!
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 AT 10:04 AM

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Tiny
DOCHAGERTY
  • MECHANIC
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I am sorry to tell you this but what has happened is that water has gotten into the engine electronics (called the DME) and damaged it. There are a couple of options.
One would be to replace the DME with a new unit from BMW, the second option would be to repair the DME.
I have seen this occur many times and know of a reputable repair facility. Also to prevent future problems there is a bulletin from BMW regarding the drainage of the E-box. We may need to correspond to fix your car.
Dr. Hagerty
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Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 AT 4:08 PM

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