1992 BMW 318 wont start

1992 BMW 318
129,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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KEITHKEITHKEITH
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hi please could you help me my car wont start i have all lights on dash bord electrics work fine battry is ok but when i turn the key nothing happens it dont turn over but i can push start it and its manual it starts most of the time but fails evry now and then please can u help me



regards k peters
Mar 1, 2010 at 11:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.
Mar 2, 2010 at 1:32 PM
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BIGKUNTRI_63H
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i would most likely say the starter. i had a pick truck like that. it was a stick shift and i always pushed started it till i put a starter in
Jul 17, 2010 at 8:17 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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There is a possibility the steering lock might be involved.
Jul 18, 2010 at 3:54 AM
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