e34 Starting Problem ( Strange one )

[DanDombrowski]

I know what you're speaking of, but I would think that if that were the case, when he turns the key that the lights wouldn't dim because no new circuit is being created. It definitely could be that, but my first hunch would be that if the neutral safety switch wasn't completing the circuit, the lights wouldn't dim.

[Strap]

Thanks guys ,
I did not even think about the safty switch, and i will change the battery just to be on the safe side. I will let you no if it works out.
Thanks again all
Strap

[BigKriss]

just wondering.. is it an auto.. have you tried to move the gearstick in front o r about when starting.... it can be that the contact for the safe starting which prevents you starting in other gear positions other than p may be acting up.. you may have to joggle the gearstick around a bit.. whilst starting.

the inhibitor switch maybe?

[SLEX Runner]

Try pushing forward the AT lever when in the park position as you try to crank the ignition. Doing so might help "establish" contact. If the car starts while doing this then you're closer to getting your problem solved.

But I also would not rule out the battery.

Goodluck!