help on e30 325i starting problem

[justinrid]

Help needed please, ive been in to e36 bmws for years and have just purchased a clean standard 325i sport, the only problem is it wont start, it did a week ago and now nothing, dash lights come on and you can hear a click when the key is turned but thats it, battery is brand new before you say anythng!! the car will bump start very easy, car has been sat for a while though. thanks in advance for help on this issue

1989 325i sport 3 owners 100,000
1994 e36 320ise (the orange one!! for sale)
1998 e36 323ise

[Fushion_Julz]

yer starter is jammed, chap...

could be a duff/sticky solenoid (bang the starter with a suitable implement) or perhaps damaged teeth on the starter and/or ring gear....try putting the car in gear, rocking it (hnadbrake off) and then try starting again, out of gear...

If the thing is sticky persistantly or the starter teeth are worn, then a new starter is needed...If it is damaged/worn ring gear, you need to remove the flywheel....Unfortunately that is a gearbox and clutch out job!

[justinrid]

Hi
Thanks for your help, tried a few knocks on the starter today and still nothing also tried putting in second gear and rocking still nothing, cheers for the info much appreciated