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Originally Posted by limeypride
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vic55
Quote:
Originally Posted by limeypride
Just clicks.
I got it started again after I posted, went out to run some errands and intended to leave it running & locked. Of course, autopilot kicked in and I turned it off. So I may be here longer than intended.  : |
Shit--- no turn over sometimes means alternator issues as a weak battery would/should still yield a weak crank. |
The car's got power—well, enough to drive the electronics and soft close doors, etc. |
these new bmw have multiple batteries, while I haven't any problems in the M850i; I think Vic is right. could be your alternator based on my experience with older cars. but I don't know.
the internet says:
Fault Code DescriptionThe diagnosis monitors the voltage supply for the starter motor.
Fault monitoring conditions:
The fault is entered when at least one of the following faults is detected:
- Wires or plug connections faulty
- Voltage supply defective
- Starter contacts are iced up
Service Plan
The starter relay may freeze at ambient temperatures below 0°C.
Perform following checks:
1. Carry out functional check.
2. Check wires and plug connections
2. Check voltage supply and ground connection.
3. Check lines and plug connections between the following components: DME, integrated supply module, FEM/CAS/BDC and vehicle battery.
4. Check vehicle battery.
5. Check starter motor relay and integrated supply module.
Service Plan
1. Check line and plug connections
2. Check voltage supply and ground connection
3. Check wires and plug connections between following components: DME, integrated supply module, FEM/CAS/BDC and vehicle battery.
4. Check vehicle battery.
5. Check starter motor relay and integrated supply module.
Service Plan
The starter relay may freeze at ambient temperatures below 0°C.
Perform following checks:
1. Carry out functional check.
2. Check wires and plug connections
2. Check voltage supply and ground connection.
3. Check lines and plug connections between the following components: DME, integrated supply module, FEM/CAS/BDC and vehicle battery.
4. Check vehicle battery.
5. Check starter motor relay and integrated supply module.