I missed your post about everything works except the starter does not spin. Starter itself or the relay. Testing the voltages at the starter and jumping the starter are the only true tests. The reset mentioned above (Battery cables) is like a reboot for your home computer. The crossing of the battery cables (AFTER removing them from the Battery) removes all the stored energy everywhere in the circuits.
Trick: Tap on the starter with a mallet with key in the start position, yes you need two people. At times when they go bad they find a dead spot on the winding/armature and need a twist to find a good spot for the brushes to connect. As everything wears the brushes are weaker as the materials wear, carbon spots, etc.
Just double check battery voltage before starting;
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2005 X5 4.8IS
The Blue ones are always FASTER....
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2005 X5 4.8is
2002 M5 TiSilver
2003 525iT
1998 528i
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2004 325XiT Sport
1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green
1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green
Last edited by StephenVA; 02-26-2016 at 01:08 PM.
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