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it sounds like your starter relay is working (thats the clicking you hear) so the problem possibly lies withe starter motor or the solenoid mounted on top of it.
Providing central locking works when you insert key in lock,try programming keys
Enter car make sure all doors/windows are shut
Switch ignition on and off,remove key
PRESS AND HOLD UNLOCK BUTTON ON KEY
Press lock button on key 3 times whithin 10 seconds and release unlock
Central locking will lock/unlock rapidly to confirm reset
If your key is the type with bmw logo in the middle battery replacement is not possible,as it charges as you drive
Yes it is, but just having the key near the ignition is enough to start the car. If you can turn the ignition with the broken key, hold the broken part in your hand and see if it will start. Hopefully the chip isn't damaged. I know that when GM keys are replaced, they glue the old key under the dash to make it work. Hope this helps.
will it turn the ignition? if not the key is cut wrong. If it turns the ignition and the engine will not crank you probably have some type of anti theft system that requires a special key to make it work.
Had the same problem, My issue had to do with the door locks? I guess the door locks are tied into the ignition for security purpose. I had to get out and close the door put the key in the drivers door, lock it and than unlock it (make sure all the door lock knobs go down and up) than it started right up.
Strange I know but it has to do with some type of security issue?
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The clicking sound id probably your starter solenoid. Tis solenoid is actually a relay that connects your starter to the battery so the starter can turn the engine over to get it started.
Try knocking the starter with a hammer, (not real hard, just kinda medium) and see if that makes a difference
I suspect your starter is going bad.
Any indication of prior problems with starting?????
Loringh
Turn the key in the ignition to the point where all the lights come on (dont start the car) leave the key in this postion for approx 2 mins then turn it off and on again. This makes the ECU do a self diagnostic (you'll hear a double click in the engine bay when its done) this will solve most minor problems if this doesn't work you can buy a diagnostic interface for cheap which will describe the problem fully i.e. sensor malfunction.
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