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Starter problems
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325i 1993 24 valve I have a starter that works intermittently, sometimes its fine other times nothing, no noise at all. I'm thinking maybe the starter relay is going. Can someone tell me where it is under the hood? Or the trunk? Thanks Last edited by saintex; 11-27-2002 at 10:16 AM.. |
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11-27-2002, 10:13 AM
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Re: Starter problems
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I'd be happy to tell you, however, there is no such thing as a 1983 325i, especially with a 24 valve engine. Maybe a typo? |
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11-27-2002, 10:14 AM
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ooops '93
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11-27-2002, 10:16 AM
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11-29-2002, 12:25 PM
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Saintex,
I wouldnt start looking at the relays just yet. The first thing I would suggest is checking the battery. So many times, I have solved starter problems simply by cleaning and tightening battery posts and cables. I have also seen situations where over time, battery cables build up internal resistance due to oxidation, heat etc.. When this happens, it is impeding the flow of current from the battery to the starter, or from battery to ground. I'd check these two things before i assume the starter relay. |
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11-29-2002, 12:59 PM
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Thanks I will check out what you suggested
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