Intermittent cranking and no current to the fuse box

Tiny
FPARRA196026
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  • 2008 BMW 328
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90,000 MILES
Sometimes it cranks and starts and sometimes it does not. I just replace the starter and the battery it was running up until a week ago then it started the same problem again. There no current going to the fuse box and there no crank. What could it be? Is it something I can do myself rather than pay all sorts of money to a mechanic?
Tuesday, August 9th, 2016 AT 2:20 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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When it does crank over I would use a test light at the starter solenoid trigger wire. Is sounds like you got a bad starter.

Here is a guide that can help you

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Let me know what you find

Best, Ken
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Friday, August 12th, 2016 AT 10:26 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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FROM FPARRA196026

Hi Ken

Thank you for answering my email regarding my 2008 BMW 328i I just wanted
to let you know that year and model had a recall on the positive battery
cable and attachment to the fuse box I called corporate BMW office they set
everything to have my vehicle repaired at no cost thank you once again for
your help.
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Tuesday, December 13th, 2016 AT 12:04 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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No Problem!

Please let us know what you find out so it will help others.

Best, Ken
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Tuesday, December 13th, 2016 AT 12:05 PM

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