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TROUBLE WITH 318 BMW

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  • 02-08-2009 7:20pm
    #1
    tattoo man
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    folks i have a 318 bmw 2001,just got it today,had it fired up a few time since this morning,went out there a few mins ago and it wont fire up,when i turn the key all the dash lights are coming on,the headlights flash and the wiper come on,but it just keeps clicking and wont fire???im lost...:confused::confused:
    ps
    when the lights and wipers come on there not switched on???


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    Owen
    Registered Users Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    If it keeps clicking, your battery is most likely discharged, or damaged. Try jumpstarting the car, or getting a battery test carried out on your existing one.


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    tattoo man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 174 ✭✭tattoo man


    PaintDoctor wrote: »
    If it keeps clicking, your battery is most likely discharged, or damaged. Try jumpstarting the car, or getting a battery test carried out on your existing one.

    paintdoctor the batt in the car is 2 weeks old,i have another car lying there,so i took the batt out and put it in bmw,and it fired up perfect,so its defo the batt,could the batt in bmw be nackerd even though its new???
    and thanks paintdoctor,your a gentleman


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    Owen
    Registered Users Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    If the battery has discharged over 2 weeks, that indicates that there could be a possible current drain in the car, a system that's sapping power. That could be something as simple as a door half closed keeping a light on, or an alarm which is pulling more power than it should. Well worth getting the battery diagnosed at your local Motor Factors, and if the battery shows up as in good condition, then you need to speak to a mechanic/auto electrician to find the fault.


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    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 38,982 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    when it fired up the few times was it driven or turned off straight away?


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