Found the fault of the coolant leak, the expansion tank was cracked, simple replacement swapped for a new, but car will not start now.
Car sat in the garage for 3 days, day one I took out the defective tank and was able to confirm the tank was cracked. Waited for two day shipping for the new one and today I replaced it without any issues. Except the car won't start. Lights go on and you can hear a buzz noise in the second position, going to the third position and it won't turn on. I tried this twice and realized the battery may of drained(it is 0°f outside, but about 35°f in the garage). So I tried jumping it with another car and there was a slight difference as the car did rumble a bit but not start. What am I missing? I took confirmed everything I unplugged was plugged back in.
Sorry if my explanation doesn't describe it very well, I can make a video if needed.
Cooling system wouldn't cause a no-start, unless you accidentally clobbered something during the repair. I think the battery is a more likely culprit. Might have a bad cell...
Johnny Murray
Charge the battery and recheck
Remove battery and visit your local autoparts retailer for a free battery load test.
Battery is 2-3 months old and I've tried using my jump starter and using another vehicle to jump start it
When batteries are discharged at below freezing temps, they also freeze!
quit the jump starting, get that battery inside and on a charger,
for at least an overnight charge and thaw!
I will bring the battery in to charge up and get back to it
Everything just poured straight down into the pan, I didn't see any electrical down thereSo it cranks but won't start then? Did coolant get somewhere it should not have during removal?
Last edited by nuby; 01-07-2018 at 10:53 PM.
Most likely you left something on and your battery completely dried. Take it out and charge it, should be good to go.
Battery was taken to the shop and completely charged and verified it held it's charge
This the buzz sound I get in the second position,
and the attempt at starting the car.
Is the fuel pump kicking on?
Turn the key on and listen for the pump to prime (buzzing from under the back seat).
On a side note. When the tank cracked, did the engine run hot? Reason I ask, is that does not sound like a healthy cranking engine.
The clue I get from that video is to check your CPS sensor.
Crankshaft Position Sensor, or as BMW calls them "pulse generator", as there is not much movement of the tach during engine turnover.
Try to confirm with a diagnostic scan, or checking and testing of the connections and sensor resistance(ohms).
Update- CPS replaced, it sounds a tad bit different but still no start. Is anyone familiar with that buzz noise coming from the engine area?
That buzz is the Disa valve. Its normal.
Easy is to check battery and alternator function too.....Put a meter on the battery before start...next morning...12.6 volts is healthy for younger batteries...yet 12.1, with 3 to 6 year old batteries is also sufficient for starting and system wide acceptance. Please realize older batteries develop resistance even as they continue to service....5 year old, and older batteries create greater demand from your alternator. Alternators in our cars are costly to service, be it the regulator or complete removal and replacement of the alternator....don't wait for the batteries end life, I personally switch them out every 3 years.
Where are you located?
Maybe someone near you with a diagnostic scan-tool can help, and may provide the clue you need.
These are modern cars with computerized electronic diagnostic systems, no need for guessing.
Btw, I would return that CPS if possible, since that doesn't seem to be the cause of no start,
but before you do - take another video.
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