E34 Won't Start

[angusbn]

Out of the blue, I go to start it, and nothing, no weird sounds, the ignition key just turns. I had been driving it around town beforehand no problems.

Fresh battery, the headlights, radio, etc. work fine.

Ignition related I say? Any ideas before i take it to the garage?

Thanks.

[632 Regal]

does it feel normal when you turn the key or it just turns with no resistance?

[angusbn]

It was the braided wire between the starter and solenoid. Not repairable so the starter/solenoid unit was replaced for Cdn $325 plus labour.

[angusbn]

This is a generic picture of the E34 starter/solenoid unit in my 535i - the issue I had was the highligthed wire was badly frayed/rusted.

BTW the mechanic said it was the original starter (21 YRS OLD - WOW).

[tim eh?]

that's the ugliest starter I've ever seen :D

[Bo525i]

Its not ugly, its antique! :D