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    starter

    trying to help out a local E46 M kid, hes had periodic troubles starting the car. It struggles to turnover and then freezes and sometimes frees up. Again this is periodic.... But from what Ive seen this doesn't sound like a starter


    Its a 03 FYI


    Any ideas or direction would be appreciated

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    Battery?

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    Yea, check to see if there is a battery. LOL

    Put a multi-meter on the battery with the engine runnning. You should see 13.7 or more, if it is less the alternator is unable to keep up. With engine off, the voltage should be 12.6 or 12.7. Anything less indicates bad cells.

    I'd check that first and go from there. Connections, bad starter, etc.
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