If you want to get really, really primitive, you can get underneath the car and tap the starter housing with a hammer. Lightly, or with a brass or plastic hammer. No, I am not kidding. I have had success with other vehicles that had stick solenoids and starter motors. I'm not saying it will actually fix anything, but sometimes if it gets working again, it stays working. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, BMW USA, SAE, or the United States Government. It just might work, and when I'm staring at a dead car, I feel an overwhelming need to try about anything.
Don't forget to TALK to the damn thing either. Some cars like that. Be nice though.


Gar