Next Morning the car would not start?

Tiny
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  • 2007 BMW X3
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I drove to a neighborhood shop to buy some stuff. Where I parked was not permitted so I put the hazard lights on. When I came back, the car couldn’t start so I thought the battery had run down. When the breakdown service came and supported my battery with theirs, the car started. I was told to let it steam for about 45 minutes to recharge the battery which I did. I later drove around with the car and finally parked it. The next morning the car couldn’t start though the dashboard lights were bright enough. I thought the battery had exhausted its lifespan, so I ordered a new battery. When the new battery came, I installed it but still the car did not start. The engine was not turning even with the dashboard lights showing very bright. Now I don’t know what else to do. Thanks.
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 AT 5:31 AM

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Tiny
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Yep, this happens when the starter motor goes out, to be sure test for power at the trigger wire of the starter solenoid. This guide can help, and I have included the location of the starter and how to change it out in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

If you have power at the trigger wire and the engine is not cranking over the starter motor is bad. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.

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Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 AT 11:25 AM
Tiny
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Many thanks for the exhaustive feedback/instructions. I have been properly guided as I await the mechanic tomorrow. I have made arrangements for a new starter motor should a replacement be needed. I will send an update after the mechanic’s visit.
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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 AT 7:56 AM
Tiny
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Sounds good, have a nice day :)
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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 AT 11:05 AM
Tiny
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So based on your analysis of what the fault could be, I bought a starter motor and when the mechanic came and fitted it in, the vehicle started immediately. Further diagnostics check turned out no additional faults. The only problem was the faulty starter motor which on replacement got my car going again. Many thanks for your expert advice.
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Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 AT 4:36 PM
Tiny
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

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Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 AT 9:49 AM

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