E30 Zone

hi guys, i wonder if anyone could help. most of the time when i go to start my motor nothing happens appart from what i would describe as a single tut from the engine when the key is put around all the way. dont know if this is an alarm problem as it is well fuct, or the starter motor.
can anyone point me in the right direction please?
aza

maybe it's ignition lock?

flat battery...

scrap that... i read your post too quickly!

yeah great help!!!!!! i think not

Turn the ignition on as normal, but start the car by using a piece of wire to link pins 14 and 11 of the diagnostic socket under the bonnet.
This will determine whether it's a wiring fault or a starter fault.

cheers brian, i will do that when i get a chance over the week end. i take it if it does start it is a wiring problem??

i recron its them 9js on the front, maybe u should swap with 2 of mine

cliffybabe wrote:i recron its them 9js on the front, maybe u should swap with 2 of mine

go and find your own proper wheels fcuk face!!!! i do know where there is a set of 4 for sale

Is your car still an auto? If it is it could possibly be a fault with the inhibter switch which prevents it starting in anything other than P or N.

E30_Aza wrote:

cliffybabe wrote:i recron its them 9js on the front, maybe u should swap with 2 of mine

go and find your own proper wheels **** face!!!! i do know where there is a set of 4 for sale

if i remember corretly who called u and told u of them

already aware of the other ones,

possibly mate, although me other mate who has a manual is having the same problem. always worth a look though.

check the battery connections are all secure, i've had this before.