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Tiny
JEFF DUMAS
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  • 2004 BMW X3
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  • 103,000 MILES
Have a bmw x3 this morn it won't start, did this before and I cleaned the battery cables, started right up, today I did same but still won't start, do u know where starter is or is there a fuse/clilernord(spelling) to say battery is hot cables clean now what?
2004 BMW x3 2.5i
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Sunday, December 19th, 2010 AT 9:36 PM

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Tiny
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What is it doing, is the battery old and in need of replacement? Is it dead or does it click?
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Sunday, December 19th, 2010 AT 9:48 PM
Tiny
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Battery is new, no there is no click, just a hummmm when you turn key over, horn blows lights are bright, thinking some kind of switch or starter
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Sunday, December 19th, 2010 AT 10:00 PM
Tiny
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The car may not be recognizing the key. This might require a scan for faults in the EWS control. Has your BMW technician been involved yet?
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Monday, December 20th, 2010 AT 3:31 PM

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