Have had 2 mechanics try to resolve this with no luck so coming to the internet
There’s a few similar posts that either don’t have solutions or the solution didn’t work for me.
2004 120 series auto petrol V6
When car is at operating temperature it won’t start. It has no issues starting from cold. The problem is now occurring more often than it used to. When it happens I have to let the car sit for 10-20 minutes before it will start. Turning the key to ‘start’ clicks but does not attempt to crank the engine.
I have a wire from the starter relay that I can touch on the battery and it will start the car, therefore I don’t think it’s the starter motor.
I’ve replaced the starter relay and the problem persists, so I don’t think it’s the relay.
I can jiggle the gear stick and I can hear what I think is the neutral safety switch click (as it should?).
I’ve tried both keys and the problem occurs with both. Neither key is original though.
I’m not sure how to test the ignition switch but that seems like the only point left in the starter circuit, also not sure why it would be affected by heat when it’s not in the engine?
Appreciate any help!
There’s a few similar posts that either don’t have solutions or the solution didn’t work for me.
2004 120 series auto petrol V6
When car is at operating temperature it won’t start. It has no issues starting from cold. The problem is now occurring more often than it used to. When it happens I have to let the car sit for 10-20 minutes before it will start. Turning the key to ‘start’ clicks but does not attempt to crank the engine.
I have a wire from the starter relay that I can touch on the battery and it will start the car, therefore I don’t think it’s the starter motor.
I’ve replaced the starter relay and the problem persists, so I don’t think it’s the relay.
I can jiggle the gear stick and I can hear what I think is the neutral safety switch click (as it should?).
I’ve tried both keys and the problem occurs with both. Neither key is original though.
I’m not sure how to test the ignition switch but that seems like the only point left in the starter circuit, also not sure why it would be affected by heat when it’s not in the engine?
Appreciate any help!
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