Not cranking over

2006 BMW 325I

17,800 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC

JONELLE SEDILLO

MEMBER
2 POSTS

My power steering pump went out and then my battery died all of a sudden, but if I jump it it would start right up. then I changed the pump and it wont start. I put jumper cables to it and after thirty minutes it still wont start. it seems like it wants to but it does not and all the lights are on and bright. it just wont turn over. When I disconnect the cables within a few minutes it is back to completely dead.

May 19, 2019 at 9:18 PM

STRAILER

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
54,832 POSTS

Hello,

It sounds like the battery has shorted out and needs to be replaced. here is a guide that will walk you through the steps with instructions and diagrams below to show you on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

You can get a new battery from Costco. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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May 21, 2019 at 2:10 PM

JONELLE SEDILLO

MEMBER
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I charged the battery all night and it cranked over and then shut off. it was fine until I had the power steering pump replaced.

May 23, 2019 at 11:10 AM

STRAILER

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
54,832 POSTS

Lets see if your battery held the charge. it sounds like the battery is no good but lets be sure. here is a guide to help test it using the car as the tester:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Please run down this guide and report back.

May 23, 2019 at 11:11 AM