wont start somtimes

[hippee0]

Hi guys i have an issue with my 2004 4.4 x5
somtimes when i get into it and turn the key it wont start all the lights are on the dash the battery is fully charged there isnt even a click from the starter when it does this the sidelights flash off and on even though they are off
it only does this now and again but i dont like to go on a run is case i get caught out
any help at all would be appreciated

[hippee0]

Bump

[ThalliumZA]

maybe the solenoid for the starter, since you said that there is not even a click, I would check that first.

[Bill Valley]

With lights on and a fully charged battery I would say the most likely cause is a bad key. I had one of my two go bad and the symptoms were exactly what you describe.

[munchkin29483]

Had a problem like that on my 2006. Turned out to be ignition switch 61-32-6-901-961.

[hippee0]

shes booked into the stealership on wed if i can get her there

[hippee0]

Quick update took it to the dealer turns out it was a dead key

[diyanich]

I would still change the ignition switch.

Originally Posted by hippee0

Quick update took it to the dealer turns out it was a dead key

[hippee0]

It just cost me £200.00 for a key had to buy a wing mirror last week @ £835 + vat the week before that it was 4 new tyres I really don't want to get any more for it it's starting to cost more to to keep the x5 than the Missis lol

[petrolhead]

you can strip the ignition switch and clean it up with electrical contact cleaner you don't need to buy a new one in a lot of cases if the contacts aren't too pitted.