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While driving yesterday in my




By penryn rob on Aug 11, 2008

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While driving yesterday in my bmw 318is all the dash ights came on & the rev needle flicked wildly & the engine died. I got it started & got home (a total distance of 2 miles) & the same thing happened again but now it turns over but won't start at all. Help.

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posted on Aug 11, 2008
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dbo531

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You said the starter works rt I would suggest pulling your alternator and get it checked at autozone. Take a look at your battery as well a bad alternator will allow the battery to drain
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