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Tap the solenoid on top of the starter (more) (archive)
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Posted by Teaguer on March 04, 2001 at 18:28:56:

In Reply to: help me start my 79' 323i... posted by Ryan Bryan on March 04, 2001 at 17:27:43:

If youve got power to the starter then it should at least turn over.
Gas or fuel pump has nothing to do with it cranking.
You can crank it and tap the solenoid at the same time if you jump #1 and #9 on the 9 pin diagnostic plug on the fuse box.
After you get it turning over you can try and start it by connecting the #1 and #2 pins together.
Might want to make sure its in neutral too.


Teaguer




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