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Naushad Reeghoo Posted on May 11, 2014

WHy the vehicle does not start when pushing the start button and the dashboard does not light on?

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A 1997 BMW 328 (E36) does not have a start/stop button. The start/stop button didn't get added until after the year 2009.

If you mean it doesn't start when you turn the key, and no dash lights come on, you may either have a bad ignition switch or a dead battery.

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