[Douche]

Originally Posted by 335NJ

Douch.

It's funny that my phone refuses to spell that any other way.

Lol mine corrects to douchey, I think it learnt from F30 here lol

[MTTH]

So it's 12:41AM & I'm still waiting to be towed. Called triple A at 9:30PM. Wtf????

[335NJ]

Originally Posted by TreyTwoEight

So it's 12:41AM & I'm still waiting to be towed. Called triple A at 9:30PM. Wtf????

Where at in NJ?

[MTTH]

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[MTTH]

Originally Posted by 335NJ

Where at in NJ?

Rahway, NJ. Literally right next to Bell Mitsubishi. Tow truck finally came after being stranded for 12 hours in total. (Pushed the car into the parking lot. Destroyed my boots in doing so lol) These cars are heavy when pushing backwards.

[MTTH]

My ENGINE WON'T TURN OVER after battery change, see my new thread: Help! Engine Won't Turn Over??

[Douche]

Originally Posted by TreyTwoEight

My ENGINE WON'T TURN OVER after battery change, see my new thread: Help! Engine Won't Turn Over??

Dude, it wasn't the battery! I told you before... What did the mechanic do to the cables and alternator/starter?

[335NJ]

Originally Posted by Douche

Dude, it wasn't the battery! I told you before... What did the mechanic do to the cables and alternator/starter?

[MTTH]

Originally Posted by 335NJ

Just re-read the thread & saw what you guys were suggesting. I was wondering what cable. But I'm going in tomorrow so I'll ask about it. Wasn't there a recall on the battery cable behind the glove box on these cars?

[SpeedBuggy]

Here you go...........................

[MTTH]

Originally Posted by SpeedBuggy

Here you go...........................

Huh?

[Wilt]

Originally Posted by TreyTwoEight

Huh?

Douche already said it's not the battery at fault.
TreyTwoEight mentioned the battery cable recall.
Speedbuggy provided the PDF about the cable recall...

"SITUATION The vehicle electrical system fails completely and one or more of the following faults may occur:
 The vehicle fails to start.
 The central locking system fails to operate with the remote key.
 The key cannot be inserted into the key slot.
 Communication to the vehicle is not possible using ISTA (Integrated Technical Service Application)."

"CAUSE Over time, the positive battery cable connection at the front power distribution box loses connection."

"PROCEDURE The situation described in this Service Information can also be attributed to a discharged battery. Before proceeding with this procedure, check that the battery is in operating condition by using the BMW battery tester."

[MTTH]

Originally Posted by Wilt

Douche already said it's not the battery at fault.
TreyTwoEight mentioned the battery cable recall.
Speedbuggy provided the PDF about the cable recall...

"SITUATION The vehicle electrical system fails completely and one or more of the following faults may occur:
 The vehicle fails to start.
 The central locking system fails to operate with the remote key.
 The key cannot be inserted into the key slot.
 Communication to the vehicle is not possible using ISTA (Integrated Technical Service Application)."

"CAUSE Over time, the positive battery cable connection at the front power distribution box loses connection."

"PROCEDURE The situation described in this Service Information can also be attributed to a discharged battery. Before proceeding with this procedure, check that the battery is in operating condition by using the BMW battery tester."

Oh, I couldn't see what speedbuggy posted on my iPhone.

[FL335]

Any update on this? Sorry to hear OP.

[MTTH]

Originally Posted by FL335

Any update on this? Sorry to hear OP.

Thanks man, follow my new thread. I posted a link to it on this page.

[MTTH]

Just to update, BMW replaced the engine (had to pay 7K) back in June 2015. My car now needs a new transmission.