Power cable. Help

[Rhys3295]

So I found the reason it wont start, however. Too me it looks like its melted off instead of just simple corrosion. What could cause this?? A fuse? The power cable? The battery?? Can someone please help.

[E-bmw]

At some point in the car's history some eejit has connected the jump leads the wrong way round.

[Elliot2000]

Looks like someone has left that terminal point loose- poor connection caused it to overheat to the point of melting

[Mr Tidy]

Just a thought, but which model is that fitted to?

I seem to remember some of the recent recalls relate to battery cables. Might be worth going to the DVLA website to see if your car is due recall work.

[helix402]

Mr Tidy said:

Just a thought, but which model is that fitted to?

I seem to remember some of the recent recalls relate to battery cables. Might be worth going to the DVLA website to see if your car is due recall work.

Op has an E46, recall is for E8..../E9.... etc.

[Mr Tidy]

helix402 said:

Op has an E46, recall is for E8..../E9.... etc.

Oh right - but there was no mention of the model in the header or thread, which might have helped!

[330ti]

Elliot2000 said:

Looks like someone has left that terminal point loose- poor connection caused it to overheat to the point of melting

This is the correct answer.

[Rhys3295]

Thanks guys, I now have a problem... I tried to loosen that bolt so I can fix the issue but now the bolt and the stud spin...