Starter problem?!

bronxbomerss2 · 12-25-2012, 07:50 PM

So just yesterday I drove the car all day and I left the car charger plugged into the cigarette lighter but I don't think that would drain the battery that much ? Any who I left the car outside last night it was in the mid 20s I believe I went to start the car it wouldn't turn over the battery seemed fine all the lights came on as normal. Im fearing the starter is the problem but is there anyway to make certain? I would appreciate any and all help considering from what I am reading this is a pretty big project!

Sil80m3 · 12-26-2012, 11:41 AM

Tap the starter with a screwdriver/hammer. If the car starts after you do this, you need to replace the starter as the solenoid is going out.

Also, check the ground from the battery to the chassis. Make sure it is tight and corrosion free.

12-25-2012, 07:50 PM	#1
bronxbomerss2 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Plainfield,IL Posts: 130 My Ride: 05 325CI View My Garage	Starter problem?! So just yesterday I drove the car all day and I left the car charger plugged into the cigarette lighter but I don't think that would drain the battery that much ? Any who I left the car outside last night it was in the mid 20s I believe I went to start the car it wouldn't turn over the battery seemed fine all the lights came on as normal. Im fearing the starter is the problem but is there anyway to make certain? I would appreciate any and all help considering from what I am reading this is a pretty big project!

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12-26-2012, 11:41 AM	#2
Sil80m3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 11 My Ride: 99 328i View My Garage	Tap the starter with a screwdriver/hammer. If the car starts after you do this, you need to replace the starter as the solenoid is going out. Also, check the ground from the battery to the chassis. Make sure it is tight and corrosion free.