525 tds won’t start from key!
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Printed Date: 19-May-2024 at 14:46
Topic: 525 tds won’t start from key!
Posted By: amacdon
Subject: 525 tds won’t start from key!
Date Posted: 09-August-2004 at 18:15
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Starting from the key became erratic and eventually failed, it would start every time with a screwdriver across the battery and solenoid terminals. I have resorted to fitting a bypass cable from the solenoid to the ignition switch which works every time. A wiring diagram in a Haynes manual covering cars to '91 shows a relay in this circuit (black/yellow cable). I have hunted throughout the car for a relay with black/yellow cable to no avail, can anybody please tell me where it is? ------------- amacdon |
New member with an old problem on my 1994 525tds SE.Replies:
Posted By: uk_540i
Date Posted: 10-August-2004 at 14:53
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take it to bmw ------------- 
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Posted By: amacdon
Date Posted: 22-August-2004 at 15:13
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Brilliant!!! I had'nt thought of that!! ------------- amacdon |
Posted By: Deathace
Date Posted: 23-August-2004 at 13:56
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The most common places to look would be behind the glove box, under the rear seat, in the engine bay passenger side under the black plastic cover or worse case scenario around the steering column (take off the shroud and look in the vicinity). I would help in further detail but the 535i that i own is different to any of the lower engined models and yet again down to what options were on each car as to common placement of items. hope this helps Russ ------------- http://www.deathace.net">  
1990 535i SE Auto Metallic Glacier Blue, Low Mileage, M-Tech Bodykit, Full Leather & Various Custom Mods. |