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    E90 320 Manual won't start

    Hi guys

    Need some advice before tomorrow... if possible.
    My car started fine as per usual, no slow crank or anything. Stopped after about 30kms at a shop and the car won't start. Everything goes and looks normal, but I hear only a few relay type of clicks and nothing.
    Got a push and running start works.
    Went straight to a battery and exhaust garage. Car woth running motor shows charge. Battery checks out fine.

    Phoned auto electrician and he suggested strongly that it is the starter. Which I so happened to have had replaced about 3 years ago. He says that it can go in two to three years. Although the last time I did have slower crank and two stops later it was dead.

    Any advice would be seriously appreciated.

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    Update: The car does start when it is cooled down.

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    The next time the no-start condition occurs, give the starter a good rap with a soft mallet. If that “cures” the issue the starter is suspect. What brand of starter was installed.

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