z4m wont start :( Please help

thatg · 07-11-2021, 01:40 PM

Hey guys, just picked up my Z a week ago and now having issues with it starting. I had the issue at a gas station maybe the 3rd day in, there is no sound of it turning over or anything to indicate the starter is even trying. I put some gas in it and it started back up for some reason. I noticed that the cigarette lighter with my fm transmitter had gone out so I thought perhaps it was related to the battery. I replaced the fuse for the cigarette lighter and thats back up and running.

Fast forward a week and the car is having the same issue, the battery seems fine, but no attempt to start. I thought It was the starter so went to a local Oriellys and picked up a starter for $220 after returning the old starter. Got it installed using these two writeups but same issue.

https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=777861
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm

Is there something else I can look into before I tow this thing to the shop? Thanks.

Steeler · 07-11-2021, 01:54 PM

Check your clutch stop is not too far out.
Warm weather will affect it and not allow the safety switch to be depressed.

thatg · 07-11-2021, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbarton62

Check your clutch stop is not too far out.
Warm weather will affect it and not allow the safety switch to be depressed.

Oyyy this was exactly the problem. In goes the old starter. Thanks for the quick response.

07-11-2021, 01:40 PM	#1
thatg Major 99 Rep 1,171 Posts Drives: Silverstone E93 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (10)	z4m wont start :( Please help Hey guys, just picked up my Z a week ago and now having issues with it starting. I had the issue at a gas station maybe the 3rd day in, there is no sound of it turning over or anything to indicate the starter is even trying. I put some gas in it and it started back up for some reason. I noticed that the cigarette lighter with my fm transmitter had gone out so I thought perhaps it was related to the battery. I replaced the fuse for the cigarette lighter and thats back up and running. Fast forward a week and the car is having the same issue, the battery seems fine, but no attempt to start. I thought It was the starter so went to a local Oriellys and picked up a starter for $220 after returning the old starter. Got it installed using these two writeups but same issue. https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=777861 https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm Is there something else I can look into before I tow this thing to the shop? Thanks. __________________ Check my for sale and wanted threads!!! If i didn't post sold then it's still available!! http://www.e90post.com/forums/search...&starteronly=1
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