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1998 bmw 740il will not start

1998 bmw 740il will not turn over.. fully charged battery

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Check battery cables.make sure they are not loose are or corroded.if battery cables okay.problem could be faulty starter - electronic immobilizer control - ignition switch + check its fuse first.if you disconnect battery cables besure to turn off radio so you wont lose code.

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1998 BMW 7SERIES not starting, replaced old battery with new, no troubles for five months.Now, car does not start battery reading good. How many miles do the starters last?

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