No crank, no start

2005 BMW 325I
95,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANNY CHAVEZ2
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My car has been maintained and kept in garage. Car still looks new and drives beautifully. Problem is that I parked it to drive my truck to work about one month ago, and today I try to turn it on and nothing. I turn the key and the instrument panel lights up like it should but no click or anything from the motor. I am hoping it is just the battery?
Apr 29, 2018 at 8:39 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the dash lights dim or go out, I would suspect the battery. If they do not, suspect the immobilizer system or the neutral safety switch. If it is the immobilizer, it needs to go to a dealer. As far as the switch, it can be replaced. To check it, see if the vehicle will start in neutral. If it does, then suspect the switch. Here is a picture of what it looks like. It will be located on the transmission.
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May 1, 2018 at 6:41 PM