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Re: No Spark... Need help... (archive)
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Posted by JimC on July 30, 2001 at 19:45:58:

In Reply to: No Spark... Need help... posted by Edward on July 29, 2001 at 16:10:47:

I assume all electrics appear to work (i.e. dash lights, interior lights, exterior lights, etc.) to which the starter just will not quite engage to turn over the engine. When this happened on my 1983 car a couple of years ago, it was the small electrical lead to the solenoid mounted on the starter. The connector corroded up just enough to keep the solenoid from engaging completely and hence not engage the starter. Cleaning the terminal ends and spraying with a non residue contact cleaner fixed it. Good Luck.

JimC
1983 533i
I have swapped an engine over... Hear the fuel pump running, checked grounds (one on motor mount and back of block, any others?)... Main relay clicks, but does not turn over... Please help...

Thanks,

Edward




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