No start video

lagingtoo · 03-18-2013, 10:28 AM

Hey I just got back from school break to try to start my car up after 2 weeks of sitting in the cold. Not working, here is video

Anyone know the problem? The low coolant sign went on and off a few times before the car worked last.

Dave1027 · 03-18-2013, 01:55 PM

My first guess would be a dead battery. Did you try a jump?

GSherbs · 03-18-2013, 02:35 PM

Almost certainly the battery

lagingtoo · 03-18-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GSherbs

Almost certainly the battery

I don't think so. Battery is less than 6 months old. Also new starter less than 3 months too.

I opened up the coolant cap and saw there was no coolant at all. Car was parked on a incline on top of car garage so coolant all leaked out or something. Expansion tank is only like 1.5 years old..Reminder to do entire coolant system...

Did I screw my car up by trying to start with no coolant?
I'm going to fill up with coolant Wednesday when its about 40 degrees. I'm hoping that will fix it. Also should I try to roll the car to a flat parking spot first or is it fine on a incline?

GSherbs · 03-18-2013, 03:11 PM

Level of coolant has nothing to do with your problem. The car will start just fine with or without coolant.

I'm not saying your battery is bad - just discharged.

The symptom you show in your video is almost always due to insufficient battery voltage. If you don't have a multimeter, you can use the OBD menus to verify battery voltage (search the forums for the method for doing so). Even if its not the battery, you have to rule it out with hard facts. Even a brand new battery left to sit for two weeks with a parasitic drain can result in what you are seeing.

03-18-2013, 10:28 AM	#1
lagingtoo Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Posts: 9 My Ride: 323i 00 View My Garage	No start video Hey I just got back from school break to try to start my car up after 2 weeks of sitting in the cold. Not working, here is video Anyone know the problem? The low coolant sign went on and off a few times before the car worked last.

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03-18-2013, 01:55 PM	#2
Dave1027 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 414 My Ride: 2006 330ci ZHP View My Garage	My first guess would be a dead battery. Did you try a jump?

03-18-2013, 02:35 PM	#3
GSherbs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 346 My Ride: 2002 330 xi View My Garage	Almost certainly the battery

03-18-2013, 03:11 PM	#5
GSherbs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 346 My Ride: 2002 330 xi View My Garage	Level of coolant has nothing to do with your problem. The car will start just fine with or without coolant. I'm not saying your battery is bad - just discharged. The symptom you show in your video is almost always due to insufficient battery voltage. If you don't have a multimeter, you can use the OBD menus to verify battery voltage (search the forums for the method for doing so). Even if its not the battery, you have to rule it out with hard facts. Even a brand new battery left to sit for two weeks with a parasitic drain can result in what you are seeing.