I have no dashboard lights at all while car is running. headlamps work interior lights work and so do blinkers and horn, but no display on dash or on board screen. unable to tell my speed or anything els. also key must be inside ignition in order to turn on. will not push to start without it. PLEASE HELP! Thank You!

SOURCE: My 2004 530i won't start.

If you hear a mechanical hum then its either something with the starter or the battery. Charge your battery and see if its just a little too weak to turn the engine over. If that doesnt fix it, then you might have to replace the starter. Unless there is a serious mechanical issue, your engine shouldnt be the reason the starter can't get it to turn over.

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you might need to get the water level sensor checked, it may be faulty

Paul W

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• Posted on Jan 15, 2009

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Hi Lisa!
This possibly is a immobilizer fault and I would be looking at the Fob/Zapper. The way the immobilizer works is to disable the starter and ignition system.
These fobs have batteries so try replacing them, if you still have the same grief it may need re-coding.
Phone or pop into your local BMW dealer with the Log book/title and ask for their assistance, It shouldn't be expensive unless the vehicle needs to towed/trailered but I'm sure a Girley smile should persuade someone to visit you at home to code the fob to the car.
Hope this FixYa's problem!
Paul 'W'
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i changed the notor on my 2001 bmw 325ci and now the car wont start. the check engine light does not come on at all

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I had the same problem, after having the car towed to four Seasons, it was discovered that the electrical portion of the ignition switch was defective. Works like a charm. Part number 61 32 8 356 026 Hope this will help.