Bmw 2005 116i doesnt start and even the dashboard doesnt light up when key is inserted

ivan whisker

• 1164 Answers
• Posted on Sep 21, 2012

SOURCE: insert the key in the ignition, everything comes on but it does not start

its ounds like the starting motor but get the anty theft checked as the cut off might be playing up

SOURCE: my 2008 bmw 5 series won't start, when you insert key the ignition light won't come up. The last time it started the key sign came up with a line across the key say this is the last time the c

hmm your car has a problem with theft sistem or one of your theft modules is going out or wireing problem most likely some how you activeated your theft sistem only the dealer can help you on that they have to erase code and reprogram it othereby me saying modules i mean them antena on your colom your key or the theft module hope this helps im a auto repair mechanic no shop can help you ok

SOURCE: my car dashboard lights lite up go to turn my key over but doesnt start l

take a hammer and tap on the starter-if this works you need to replace the starter-also check the wires while your under there-loose wires or a bad starter solenoid could be the culpurit-Denny