Why is my car making a clicking sound when I try to start it?

Why is my car making a clicking sound when I try to start it?

A rapid clicking noise when trying to start your car could mean there’s something wrong within the electrical system. Perhaps your battery’s dead, or your alternator, which charges the battery, isn’t working correctly. You may need to replace your alternator or battery.

Does a bad starter make a clicking noise?

A single loud click when starting (even after trying to jump-start your battery) is usually caused by a faulty starter motor, starter relay/solenoid or other electrical problem.

Why does MY BMW E46 not start up?

The e46 is ridiculously sensitive to a marginal battery, it makes all sorts of issues pop up, and most of the cars are now at the age where the original batteries are finally dying a slow death. One could spend a lot of time chasing ghosts on a no-start condition for an e46, and it all comes down to the battery.

Why does MY BMW battery not start up?

Once the battery is fully charged, it should start the car without any issue unless your BMW battery has a damaged cell. If the same symptoms come back in a few days, there is a chance that the battery is not holding a charge. If the battery is new, the problem can be due to a parasitic drain.

Why does MY BMW key not start the car?

In some cases, a defective key can unlock the car but still does not start the engine. This problem often happens if the key gets wet or is stored in a humid environment. Don’t drop your BMW key in the water or let it get wet from the rain. It can stop working. You may think the key is fine, but in fact, it is not.

Why does MY BMW run out of gas?

Yes, any car that runs out of gas will stop running, but the problem here is that after you add gas, and the BMW still won’t start. This is because your fuel lines have air pockets. In some cases, the BMW may not start when parked outside in cold weather.