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Was changing trans fluid today on my 92 850, had all fours off the ground, when done I lowered her and went to start and nothing. She ran fine before lifting her.
I hear clicking from the throttle bodies but no spark...no nothing. I disconnected the batteries thinking I maybe triggered some safety switch but no cigar.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
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Big engine, small pistons
Maybe disconnect battery again, turn the key to start for 30 seconds to drain all caps, and try again?
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Rocket Scientist
The answer is always fusible link.
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Just checked fusible links and seem ok to me... see pic.Originally Posted by bruinbro
Checked the coils and nothing irregular that I can see.
Any other ideas?
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Tried that. No luck.
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You got to remove the plastic wrap. I had no start issue which was cured by replacing both of the links with some 80Amp ANL fuses. I could not see visible cracks but did see oxidation.
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K. Will try that first.
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Installed fusible links and still didn't start.
When I turn the key I just get a loud single click from the starter. Should I assume the starter has gone bad or could it be coils?
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So it just clicks and does not crank? You need to check voltage at the starter relay. It may be the starter.
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Ya, no crank. Unfortunately replacing the starter is above my pay grade. Any ideas how much i should expect to shell out for this?
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Mad Scientist
Uhh... batteries bad?
'91 Dinan 860 Stage III (new 6L engine)
'91 Dinan 850 TT stage III (brand new engine) 21st Century Tech meets 18th Century Dinan...
'91 850i 6sp (mint) (sold)
'90 Dinan 750iL TT stage III (Guido - The Beast)
'94 850 CSi The Detroit Auto Show car (restored to factory perfect) (sold)
'96 850Ci, The George Carlin car
''73 3.0 csi, '08 535i, '03 X5 4.6is
...and a few other non BMW cars
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Nope batteries are new and all lights, radio, et. fire up. Pretty sure it's the starter.
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Problem solved. Fires right up. New starter...part $170, labor $400.
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