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Bmw 325ci 2001 starting problem?
I currently own 2001 bmw 325ci. I have been having trouble when starting the car. If i dont touch the car for 24+hrs , it wont start. I turn the key and normal lights do turn on but when i turn key all the way nothing happens. And if i try to jump start it, starts in first try. Car doesnt give problem if started within 20-22 hrs but if it sits longer untouched, it wont turn on. Recently replaced a battery with brand new one. Please help if somebody experienced similar problem
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Start simple. Check and clean the battery terminals and connectors. Check the battery cables. Check the alternator output. If that's fine, then it seems very likely that you have a short. Given that the car is 17 years old, that opens up the possibility of a simple short somewhere from wires rubbing/fraying.
Another remote possibility is that some switch is stuck in an On position and draining charge. I once had a battery dying on me for no apparent reason until I found that the blower control for a rear seat heater fan was stuck on in the low position. Really couldn't hear it running from the front seat, but it sucked enough charge that the engine wouldn't crank!