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Car will not start unless jumped?

Tiny
JOHNNY071704
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  • 1995 BMW 325I
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 192,000 MILES
I changed the battery which was recharged and replaced the alternator. When trying to start the car, the lights come on until I move the key into the start position. When the key hits start, I get one click and everything turns on until resetting the battery. The car will jump but only then will it give more than one click and actually start cranking.
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Sunday, September 24th, 2023 AT 5:39 AM

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Tiny
JOHNNY071704
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I meant the car turns off until resetting the battery.
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Sunday, September 24th, 2023 AT 5:40 AM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

It sounds like you have a loose connection. Check the battery terminals first. Make sure they are tight and free of corrosion. Additionally, confirm the ground wire to the engine block is in good condition as well.

Take a look at this link and let me know if it helps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Also, let me know what you mean by resetting the battery.

Take care,

Joe
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Sunday, September 24th, 2023 AT 2:13 PM

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