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My 2004 BMW 525i won't start (no clicking, slight humm)

My 2004 BMW 525i won't start. I hear a slight humm, but no clicking. All the head lights, dash lights, stereo, and indicators work fine. I connected battery cables to my 2008 Highlander and it still won't start. I drove over 350 miles yesterday (145 miles ea. way) with no issues.

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Sounds like battery or bad starter

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Starter motor solenoid problem by the sounds of it, check the connections are clean and secure, give it a tap with a soft head mallet or hammer handle. If it doesn't spring back into life it will need replacing.

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