Intermittent cranking and no current to the fuse box

2008 BMW 328
90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FPARRA196026
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Sometimes it cranks and starts and sometimes it does not. I just replace the starter and the battery it was running up until a week ago then it started the same problem again. There no current going to the fuse box and there no crank. What could it be? is it something I can do myself rather than pay all sorts of money to a mechanic?
Aug 9, 2016 at 2:20 PM
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When it does crank over I would use a test light at the starter solenoid trigger wire. Is sounds like you got a bad starter.

Here is a guide that can help you


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start


Let me know what you find

Best, Ken
Aug 12, 2016 at 10:26 AM
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FROM FPARRA196026

Hi Ken

Thank you for answering my email regarding my 2008 BMW 328i I just wanted
to let you know that year and model had a recall on the positive battery
cable and attachment to the fuse box I called corporate BMW office they set
everything to have my vehicle repaired at no cost thank you once again for
your help.



Dec 13, 2016 at 12:04 PM
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No Problem!

Please let us know what you find out so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Dec 13, 2016 at 12:05 PM