E39 won't start
E39 won't start
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The Stiglet

Original Poster:

2,063 posts

225 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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Haven't used the car in two weeks, which shouldn't really be a problem but it won't start. It just clicks instead of cranking. There is power as the wheel moves up and down when turning the key, interior lights, fan and tv etc but I just get the feeling that there just isn't enough power to start it.

What do you guys think? Get a new battery? And is it a straight forward swap or are there things to worry about with the ECU etc?

Cheers

E30M3SE

8,493 posts

227 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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Battery is flat, it has some power but not enough to crank the engine over.

Sump

5,512 posts

198 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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Straightforward swap.

It's an E39!

The Stiglet

Original Poster:

2,063 posts

225 months

Saturday 11th February 2012
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Thanks guys!