Engine will not crank

2007 BMW X3
200,000 MILES • 4WD
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YFNTIDO
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Would a code need to be removed for my car to crank back up after new parts were replaced??
May 31, 2021 at 11:33 AM
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STEVE W.
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That would depend on the code and the parts replaced. Some pieces need to be programmed in and some don't. Some codes will prevent a vehicle from running until the fault is repaired and the code cleared. What is the code and parts that were replaced?
May 31, 2021 at 11:50 AM
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YFNTIDO
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Starter and crank shaft sensor, don’t know the exact code the guy just said he needed a stronger machine to clear whatever because it won’t start until then. what do you think ??
May 31, 2021 at 8:48 PM
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STEVE W.
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For the crank sensor it can set a code that needs more than just a code reader to reset so it's possible. It's also possible that while changing the starter and having the battery disconnected it activated the anti-theft and now that needs to be reset which also takes more than a simple code reader.
Jun 1, 2021 at 3:36 AM
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YFNTIDO
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Wow, okay. Thanks
Jun 1, 2021 at 5:58 AM
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STEVE W.
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You're welcome. Thank you for using 2CarPros
Jun 1, 2021 at 10:32 AM
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Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
Jun 1, 2021 at 12:15 PM
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