03-05-2010, 08:41 PM | #1 |
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Problem with 04' 545i - NEED HELP FAST
Hey guys, first of all sorry for posting in the wrong section, need help fast and the 5 series forum had only 7 current views.
My brother's 2004 BMW 545i is having a problem right now, it won't start. When ever we try to start it we hear 3-4 ticks and that's it. After the ticks all of the symbols in the speedometer come up. What could be the problem? Could it be the alternator? Is there a way to get around it right now? We tried charging the battery but that didn't work either since the lights do turn on. Please help. |
03-05-2010, 11:03 PM | #4 |
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Can you jump start it? There may be enough of a charge to power the lights, but not enough to get the engine started.
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Just because it can turn the lights on doesn't mean it has enough juice to turn the whole car on
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03-06-2010, 10:58 AM | #9 |
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Well I tried jump starting it but that didn't work either, I hooked up the + to the charge and had the - on the body. I know they say the - should be connected to the engine block to jump start a stalled vehicle.
Should I take the engine plastic cover off then try jump starting it? |
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03-10-2010, 08:51 AM | #12 |
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The culperate is a battery more than likely. Alternators do not fail that often these days.
When jump starting a vehicle, you need to make sure you have the negative cable on a good ground. A painted bolt will not suffice, there is a hook on the front of the engine that could work. There is also a grounding nut on the body that can be used as well. Make sure you have a powerful battery pack, and it's fully charged. |
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