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My 04 bmw ignition doest start

I tried starting my car and it doesnt start. my battery is fine everything else is fine, it just doesnt start when i turn the key. what can it be? thanks

  • Anonymous Feb 06, 2009

    ihave the same problem

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If it doesnot crank at all look for starter/starter relay/starter relay fuse. Most probably wiring coming to starter is loose, try to tighten it more (push towards starter). Also I would check antiteft system (if it is provided for your car) as some BMW have immobilizers.
If it cranks no start look for spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, coolant temperature sensor, O2 sensor, fueling system (fuel pump cutoof switch, fule pump relay, fuel filter).
Please kindly let me know if you need more information, or kindly provide me with more details to assist you better
Good Luck

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  • Anonymous Feb 01, 2009

    P.s. It might be bad ignition switch too

  • Anonymous Apr 19, 2013

    were is the location fuse

  • Anonymous Apr 19, 2013

    were is realy location

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