No crank, no start

Tiny
DANNY CHAVEZ2
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  • 2005 BMW 325I
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 95,000 MILES
My car has been maintained and kept in garage. Car still looks new and drives beautifully. Problem is that I parked it to drive my truck to work about one month ago, and today I try to turn it on and nothing. I turn the key and the instrument panel lights up like it should but no click or anything from the motor. I am hoping it is just the battery?
Sunday, April 29th, 2018 AT 8:39 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the dash lights dim or go out, I would suspect the battery. If they do not, suspect the immobilizer system or the neutral safety switch. If it is the immobilizer, it needs to go to a dealer. As far as the switch, it can be replaced. To check it, see if the vehicle will start in neutral. If it does, then suspect the switch. Here is a picture of what it looks like. It will be located on the transmission.
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Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 AT 6:41 PM

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