BMW E36 Forum

bmw 2.5 no start from key starter dead , not start from tow.
1996 model , sat over frost and snow period.
one puff off smoke first tow then nothing . ignition lights
all there. battery went dead, new battery nothing ,
jumper leads diredt to engine same . no turn over, like no current to fuel, starter etc.
kind regards mike

Is the starter motor turning when you turn the key or is nothing happening at all?

hi, only ignition lights, starter dead , selinoid dead , no clicks, turning the key, not start even when towed , n. reg model 2.5 diesel
does this model have , dreaded immobiliser.
it was stopped normally , locked central locking, bad weather did not use , battery went flat,
new battery, no go, towed it , one puff off smoke , nothing more..
heater lights on, oil light,they go off when towed as does battery light. as engine is turning, no fire up, i,m afraid, like a fuse somewhere has popped.
i,ll get a manual, check out wiring, i am a tv engineer so , will manage basics,.
i do not have a fob, bought the moter , drove 150 miles trouble free, starting alright at garage after filling petrol. it was present for son.
his son , my grandson not keeping good health, so the family helps my son out
looking after his wee lad. needs a motor.
any help welcome and will be tried.

re, last reply, i filled with diesel not petrol ,